Susan Brownmiller, whose landmark book changed attitudes on rape, dies at 90

Susan Brownmiller, whose 1975 groundbreaking book "Against Our Will" challenged systemic blame on women for rape, passed away at 90. The book, a landmark text, exposed historical patterns of gender-based violence and inspired global conversations about sexual assault. Despiteinitial praise from feminists, Black Civil Rights activists and later feminist critics noted its controversial portrayal of race in legal cases like Emmett Till's murder. Brownmiller, an actress and activist who co-founded radical feminist groups, used her writing to advocate against violence against women, drawing on her Holocaust education. Her work remains a critical resource in discussions about gender and justice.