Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence by Kristen R. Ghodsee, Kristen R. Ghodsee

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corvida's review against another edition

3.0
informative reflective medium-paced
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dawnie777's review against another edition

3.0
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Good book for early 2010s... But in the political climate of 2025 it has aged really poorly/feebly. 
Like many other reviewers have noted, it has a liberal, normie, almost centrist and most definitely reformist twist to it, which if you are already a woman identifying socialist/leftist you will find it a bit grating at times.
Still interesting hearing about the studies and outcomes, so still recommend it!

cpatches's review against another edition

5.0
informative inspiring medium-paced
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marvelruinedmyspirit's review against another edition

3.5
This would probably be more valuable to someone who hasn't been a registered socialist since she turned 18, but a few of the studies mentioned in this book were intriguing, and I'm taking notes of the bibliography section.

Here is a quote that I liked:
"If only they could have believed that this particular present never extends infinitely into the future."
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dreamboyvix's review against another edition

3.5
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claired44's review against another edition

4.0
informative inspiring
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caffeinated_gills's review against another edition

4.0
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As always, I love Ghodsee. I've read plenty of things referencing this book, but never sat down to actually read it. It's not my favorite of her books, it comes off a bit more pop history than my taste. It also doesn't include as much scholarly ethnographic work which is my jam. That said, it's informative and worth reading if you're interested in why capitalism is particularly violent against women. 

agonram18's review against another edition

4.5
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barrydillon23's review against another edition

4.75
informative medium-paced

maryjeanphillips's review against another edition

4.0
Familiar arguments, but excellent history and a great Further Reading list.