In "Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger," author Rebecca Traister challenges the limited portrayal of women's emotions in historical narratives. She argues that while we often celebrate figures like Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, we overlook the aspect of rage that may have fueled their actions. Instead of acknowledging anger as a motivating force, society tends to portray women's emotions as primarily stoic or sorrowful, dismissing the complexity of their experiences.

Traister's work sheds light on the cultural messages that frame women's anger as irrational or dangerous. This perspective not only minimizes the historical significance of women's rage but also perpetuates a narrative that discourages women from expressing their anger. By acknowledging the power of anger as a legitimate and revolutionary emotion, Traister advocates for a broader understanding of women's contributions to social change, encouraging a reevaluation of how we perceive female emotions in history and contemporary society.