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Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence
Kristen R. Ghodsee, Kristen R. Ghodsee
4.01 AVERAGE
931 reviews for:
Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence
Kristen R. Ghodsee, Kristen R. Ghodsee
4.01 AVERAGE
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A book that should have been an article.
Flashy title but a very good overview of the intersection of gender, politics, and economics. As a person who doesn't know much about the details and histories of different systems, I really enjoyed learning more about socialism.
(audiobook) First four reads of the year have been non-fiction... who am I.
An in-depth discussion about how socialized systems of government can lead not only to better sex lives as the title indicates, but a better quality of life overall for women demographically. Ghodsee does a fabulous job of dissecting the relationship between trends in sexuality, economic independence for women, and government socialization. I also found her discussion on the economy of prostitution/sugar babby-ing and it's potential eradication with a true shift away from capitalism to be interesting although not entirely convincing.
My biggest critique of this book is what I felt to be a bit of an opaque analysis of women in socialist Eastern Bloc Europe. Ghodsee continually makes reference to the decline of sex work and rise of economic egalitarianism between men and women in this historical/geographic sphere--positive changes which she feels to be a result of compulsory labor, regardless of gender, at the time. While this is good and all, Ghodsee doesn't go into a very necessary discussion on the serious ethical and moral complaints to be made against compulsory, albeit paid, labor. As a result, the book at best praises a system of compulsory labor without qualification and at worst endorses and advocates for it. Truly, though, that was my only substantive eyebrow raise.
Overall would recommend :) Even if you don't agree with the subject matter, this book implores the reader to think critically about capitalism's relationship to gender equality alongside Ghodsee's analysis of it.
An in-depth discussion about how socialized systems of government can lead not only to better sex lives as the title indicates, but a better quality of life overall for women demographically. Ghodsee does a fabulous job of dissecting the relationship between trends in sexuality, economic independence for women, and government socialization. I also found her discussion on the economy of prostitution/sugar babby-ing and it's potential eradication with a true shift away from capitalism to be interesting although not entirely convincing.
My biggest critique of this book is what I felt to be a bit of an opaque analysis of women in socialist Eastern Bloc Europe. Ghodsee continually makes reference to the decline of sex work and rise of economic egalitarianism between men and women in this historical/geographic sphere--positive changes which she feels to be a result of compulsory labor, regardless of gender, at the time. While this is good and all, Ghodsee doesn't go into a very necessary discussion on the serious ethical and moral complaints to be made against compulsory, albeit paid, labor. As a result, the book at best praises a system of compulsory labor without qualification and at worst endorses and advocates for it. Truly, though, that was my only substantive eyebrow raise.
Overall would recommend :) Even if you don't agree with the subject matter, this book implores the reader to think critically about capitalism's relationship to gender equality alongside Ghodsee's analysis of it.
Y'all I put this one off for too long. This was definitely a cover/title add but I got to learn a lot about socialism from this. I would have given it a full 5 stars but somehow the author mixed up the definition of gender and wrote instead defined gender expression. This didn't harm my overall enjoyment of the book but definitely something to note.
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I found the audiobook hard to stay focused on but I like the message
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A passionate, in-depth investigation of why capitalism harms women and how, when implemented properly, socialism promotes financial independence, better working conditions, a better work-life balance, and, yes, even better sex.
In her book, Kristen R. Ghodsee tackles all aspects of a woman's life - work, parenting, sex and relationships, citizenship, and leadership. In a chapter called "Women: Like Men, But Cheaper," she talks about women in the workplace, discussing everything from the wage gap to harassment and discrimination. In "What To Expect When You're Expecting Exploitation," she addresses motherhood and how "having it all" is impossible under capitalism. The most striking fact in this book is that following reunification in 1990, a comparative sociological study of East and West Germans discovered that Eastern women experienced twice as many orgasms as Western women.
Women are standing up for themselves like never before, from the increase in the number of women running for office to the women's march to the long-overdue public outcry against sexual harassment. Interest in socialism is also on the rise -- whether it's the popularity of Bernie Sanders or the skyrocketing membership numbers of the Democratic Socialists of America.Women are beginning to realize that capitalism isn't working for them, and Ghodsee is the knowledgeable, vivacious guide who can point us in the right direction
In her book, Kristen R. Ghodsee tackles all aspects of a woman's life - work, parenting, sex and relationships, citizenship, and leadership. In a chapter called "Women: Like Men, But Cheaper," she talks about women in the workplace, discussing everything from the wage gap to harassment and discrimination. In "What To Expect When You're Expecting Exploitation," she addresses motherhood and how "having it all" is impossible under capitalism. The most striking fact in this book is that following reunification in 1990, a comparative sociological study of East and West Germans discovered that Eastern women experienced twice as many orgasms as Western women.
Women are standing up for themselves like never before, from the increase in the number of women running for office to the women's march to the long-overdue public outcry against sexual harassment. Interest in socialism is also on the rise -- whether it's the popularity of Bernie Sanders or the skyrocketing membership numbers of the Democratic Socialists of America.Women are beginning to realize that capitalism isn't working for them, and Ghodsee is the knowledgeable, vivacious guide who can point us in the right direction
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