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In this groundbreaking new look at rape edited by writer and activist Jaclyn Freidman and ‘Full Frontal Feminism’ and ‘He’s A Stud, She’s A Slut’ author Jessica Valenti, the way we view rape in our culture is finally dismantled and replaced with a genuine understanding and respect for female sexual pleasure. Feminist, political, and activist writers alike will present their ideas for a paradigm shift from the “No Means No” model—an approach that while necessary for where we were in 1974, needs an overhaul today.‘Yes Means Yes’ will bring to the table a dazzling variety of perspectives and experiences focused on the theory that educating all people to value female sexuality and pleasure leads to viewing women differently, and ending rape. ‘Yes Means Yes’ aims to have radical and far-reaching effects: from teaching men to treat women as collaborators and not conquests, encouraging men and women that women can enjoy sex instead of being shamed for it, and ultimately, that our children can inherit a world where rape is rare and swiftly punished. With commentary on public sex education, pornography, mass media, ‘Yes Means Yes’ is a powerful and revolutionary anthology.
This book investigates the cultural paradigms surrounding consent and sexual pleasure, proposing a shift from the reactive "No Means No" model to a proactive "Yes Means Yes" framework that centers female sexual agency and pleasure. Edited by Jaclyn Friedman and Jessica Valenti, this anthology features essays from feminist, political, and activist writers. It draws upon a wide range of perspectives and experiences to argue that valuing female sexuality and pleasure is key to transforming how women are viewed and to ultimately reducing rape. The book examines public sex education, pornography, and mass media to advocate for a world where consent is understood as enthusiastic participation and where rape is significantly diminished.
This anthology is presented as a significant contribution to feminist discourse on consent and sexual violence, aiming to fundamentally alter cultural understandings of sex. The collection's strength lies in its diverse voices and its focus on pleasure as a cornerstone of healthy sexual interactions. It seeks to foster a paradigm shift that educates individuals to respect female sexuality, thereby challenging the roots of sexual assault and promoting a culture of enthusiastic consent. The work is positioned as a powerful tool for social change, encouraging a reevaluation of societal norms surrounding sex and gender.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
ISBN-10:
1580058981
ISBN-13:
9781580058988
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