by Jessica Valenti
I appreciate what she's doing, but I'm again left feeling that I've outgrown Valenti's target audience-- which seems to be, at all times, the lowest common denominator. There's nothing wrong with that; it's important for people to have somewhere to start. But I don't think I'll be seeking out any mo...
This is the second book I've read by Jessica Valenti and it's by far my favorite. The purity myth is dangerous, and this book not only helps dismantle it but provides possible solutions. At the end there is a discussion question section as well as a list of resources, which I appreciate. Valenti w...
“No man’s getting into my bed unless he puts a ring on my finger.” A neighbor of mine was in the habit of saying this. It made me uncomfortable because, first of all, nobody had asked. I mean, seriously, she would throw this into a pause in the conversation the way some people might make idle observ...
I've seen this book around for years and finally decided to read through it because of some great recent articles of Valenti's I've read. While I agree with most of what she says, and certain chapters - like those on rape culture and masculinity - are strong, something here misses the mark for me. I...
Is America a dystopian society when it comes to its neglectful and abusive nature towards its women?I ask this question honestly, not to shock or offend, but because I genuinely want to know. I'm not saying America is the worst country in the world for a woman to live, just that the 'virginity movem...
Here's the thing that bugs me, really bugs me. You ready for it? This idea that women and sex are two completely unrelated in any way, shape or form ideas. I mean, I thought that whole close your eyes and think of England thing was gone. I've read letters collected by women's groups in the late ...
Disturbing and fascinating.
Reading the book was like being lifted of a burden because with every chapter I was SO relieved that what I felt helpless to argue about anymore was covered so succinctly and eloquently in this book. I don't tend to like to read nonfiction books I agree with (because what's the point? I might as w...
It's a sort of anti-abstinence only treatise, I think. Should be fascinating and funny. *** Ernest about the harm done by ignoring sexuality.
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