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The Right to Sex: Feminism in the Twenty-First Century by Amia Srinivasan
2 reviews
mayze's review
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
A intersectional feminist book around the politics around sex. It covers in detail, the waves of feminist movements since the 2nd half of the 20th Century and how certain topics (Pornography, sex work, sexuality) have caused rifts within.
The books main topic is around sexual politics, particularly in US/UK academic settings. It asks (and tries to answer) questions around consent/non-consent, legalisation of sex work and how current views of sex can have different outcomes depending on social background, ethnicity, gender identification or even job title.
The asks many thought-provoking questions such as (paraphrasing here) "even if you have consent from a potential sex partner, should you still go ahead" or "your attraction to certain peoples/things... Are they inherent or is it heavily influenced by external factors no how neutral you try to be? "
The book is really well-written and think Amia Srinavasan has laid down her argument in a really thoughtful and interesting manner and it's well worth a read even if you don't fully agree with its points.
The books main topic is around sexual politics, particularly in US/UK academic settings. It asks (and tries to answer) questions around consent/non-consent, legalisation of sex work and how current views of sex can have different outcomes depending on social background, ethnicity, gender identification or even job title.
The asks many thought-provoking questions such as (paraphrasing here) "even if you have consent from a potential sex partner, should you still go ahead" or "your attraction to certain peoples/things... Are they inherent or is it heavily influenced by external factors no how neutral you try to be? "
The book is really well-written and think Amia Srinavasan has laid down her argument in a really thoughtful and interesting manner and it's well worth a read even if you don't fully agree with its points.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Classism, Toxic relationship, Colonisation, Rape, Sexism, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Body shaming, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
marjoleinvanderspoel's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Super interesting, loads of Good points and takes I hadn' thought of yet. Didn't necessarily agree with everything 100% but still really respect the opinions and arguments put forward here. Really impressed with the level of nuance and intersectionality, all while maintaining to take a firm stand even on controversial viewpoints. I especially enjoyed the inclusion of an abolitionist debate and shining a light on internalised misogyny under the guise of sexual liberation or empowerment. Radical!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Police brutality
Minor: Lesbophobia, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
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