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The Right to Sex: Feminism in the Twenty-First Century by Amia Srinivasan

7 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.

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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

ellenbridge_'s review against another edition

dark hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Amazingly insightful book I love the way she talks and analyses things
Chapter on porn I found the most interesting and informative
Love the new or new to me take on sex and how it works in every layer of our society 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual violence, and Misogyny

Moderate: Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, Abortion, Physical abuse, and Violence

chiaralzr's review

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.75

This book was great. Amia Srinivasan made excellent arguments on a variety of complex topics regarding women's liberation. Recommended!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Gun violence, Classism, Hate crime, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual content, Transphobia, Racism, and Rape

demo's review

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Hate crime, Transphobia, Police brutality, Adult/minor relationship, and Misogyny

Minor: Mass/school shootings and Abortion

foreverinastory's review against another edition

challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

Wow this is such an interesting and informative book!

CWs: sexual violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual content, sexism, misogyny, racism, classism, domestic abuse. Moderate: violence, adult/minor relationship, transphobia/transmisia, xenophobia, police brutality, homophobia/homomisia, murder, hate crime. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Classism, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Rape, Sexism, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Xenophobia, Police brutality, Homophobia, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Hate crime, Violence, and Transphobia

joice's review

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

I picked up this book after reading the titular essay (after reading "The Aptness of Anger" in a class), and I'm so glad I did! I absolutely love how Srinivasan writes -- she's engaging and accessible, asks a lot of questions, and doesn't always end up with a concrete stance at the end. The book left me with a lot to think about and imagine on my own, and I'm looking forward to reading it again in a couple years when I might know a little more about the topics in it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Misogyny, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Transphobia, Mass/school shootings, and Hate crime

dalmavatai's review

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Very well-written, thought-provoking, wise, and incredibly brave. This book is asking difficult questions and giving honest and nuanced answers. A must read for feminists. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Police brutality, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Violence, and Xenophobia