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A review by savvylit
The Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
More than anything else, The Right to Sex explores the dynamics between pleasure and power. From incels to the MeToo movement to pornography to professor-student relationships, Srinivasan deftly examines the structures that uphold misogyny in the full spectrum of subtle to blatant. The titular essay and its coda on The Politics of Desire are deeply memorable and incredibly thorough explorations of power, ethics, and consent.
I truly loved this collection so much for many reasons. And when I love something, I can often find it hard to say why. One thing that I loved (that I do feel able to articulate) was Srinivasan's ability to consider and demolish rebuttals to her arguments. Amia Srinivasan is truly an immensely talented writer and philosopher. I highly recommend The Right to Sex to anyone even remotely interested in feminism or social justice.
I truly loved this collection so much for many reasons. And when I love something, I can often find it hard to say why. One thing that I loved (that I do feel able to articulate) was Srinivasan's ability to consider and demolish rebuttals to her arguments. Amia Srinivasan is truly an immensely talented writer and philosopher. I highly recommend The Right to Sex to anyone even remotely interested in feminism or social justice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual violence, and Colonisation