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The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century by Louise Perry
piabo's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, a very belief-challenging read! This book attacks some of my "liberal" views and gives interesting thought experiments and scientific data.
While I generally think this is such an important approach and that we should all be more open to this kind of thinking without dismissing it immediately, I was not convinced by every argument.
I am definitely no expert in this field, but I do feel like some proposed solutions were a bit over the top/pessimistic/conservatist without a reason. I think we should all invest more resources in finding humane and realistic solutions to the disparities shown in this book.
The print version of this book apparently has a forward by Kathleen Stock, a feminist very critical of trans people's rights. From what I see, is this book not transphobic. The author was very clear to repeatedly highlight that gender is always a spectrum and that we can never judge an individual based on the overall data. I will have to read more to be able to make a final verdict.
While I generally think this is such an important approach and that we should all be more open to this kind of thinking without dismissing it immediately, I was not convinced by every argument.
I am definitely no expert in this field, but I do feel like some proposed solutions were a bit over the top/pessimistic/conservatist without a reason. I think we should all invest more resources in finding humane and realistic solutions to the disparities shown in this book.
The print version of this book apparently has a forward by Kathleen Stock, a feminist very critical of trans people's rights. From what I see, is this book not transphobic. The author was very clear to repeatedly highlight that gender is always a spectrum and that we can never judge an individual based on the overall data. I will have to read more to be able to make a final verdict.
jonnyconsequence's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
phoebesmiles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I've never been so captivated by sociology before!
It's full of studies and logical conclusions that counter almost every modern message we hear. Perry exposes them as simplistic and harmful - these ideas that many people don't even think to question. I come away wanting to discuss it in detail with all of my friends.
I don't agree on everything, and it's certainly not light reading, but I'm so glad it was recommended to me.
It's full of studies and logical conclusions that counter almost every modern message we hear. Perry exposes them as simplistic and harmful - these ideas that many people don't even think to question. I come away wanting to discuss it in detail with all of my friends.
I don't agree on everything, and it's certainly not light reading, but I'm so glad it was recommended to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Abortion, and Sexual harassment
janbo's review against another edition
5.0
An insightful critique of modern liberal feminism from a feminist perspective, this book eloquently addresses one of the most significant self-sabotages feminism has introduced: the sexual liberation. The book highlights several ways in which this pursuit has harmed women and, in some instances, benefited (at least some) men:
- Encouraging promiscuity has devalued female sexuality and the power of sexual selectivity.
- Discouraging male protectiveness as condescending has channeled male aggression into destructive tendencies.
- Casual sex is not desired by most women but is by many men and it is even less fulfilling for women, though not healthy for both.
- While engaging in sex without love or "having sex like a man" is generally ill-advised, it is particularly detrimental for women if even possible.
- Reducing sexual morals to the single criterion of consent supports sexual perversions, which are predominantly present in men.
- This degradation in morals also facilitates the exploitation of women in pornography and other forms of prostitution, aided by feminists normalizing "sex work" and valuing expressions of sexual freedom.
However, the author narrowly falls short of generalizing this underlying cause and overarching problem with feminism: forcing women into a male framework. Ironically, by judging women by male standards, feminism erases what makes women sublimely remarkable and pushes them into situations where they are bound to lose.
- Encouraging promiscuity has devalued female sexuality and the power of sexual selectivity.
- Discouraging male protectiveness as condescending has channeled male aggression into destructive tendencies.
- Casual sex is not desired by most women but is by many men and it is even less fulfilling for women, though not healthy for both.
- While engaging in sex without love or "having sex like a man" is generally ill-advised, it is particularly detrimental for women if even possible.
- Reducing sexual morals to the single criterion of consent supports sexual perversions, which are predominantly present in men.
- This degradation in morals also facilitates the exploitation of women in pornography and other forms of prostitution, aided by feminists normalizing "sex work" and valuing expressions of sexual freedom.
However, the author narrowly falls short of generalizing this underlying cause and overarching problem with feminism: forcing women into a male framework. Ironically, by judging women by male standards, feminism erases what makes women sublimely remarkable and pushes them into situations where they are bound to lose.
abdul_wasii42's review against another edition
informative
3.0
Interesting book , however didn’t say anything quite groundbreaking or unheard of , basically just gave an explanation as to why traditional values existed in the first place(most arguments based upon evolutionary biology) and that perhaps they aren’t so bad
marginalian's review against another edition
From objectification, we are in the era of constant subjectification of women in the media. Wherever we are coming from, it is really important to constantly ask where our choices are coming from, and what factors are shaping our lives. This book starts provocative in that regard but soon falls off.
I think the author's grasp of evolutionary science is superficial. Also, correlation is not causation.
I think the author's grasp of evolutionary science is superficial. Also, correlation is not causation.
ajnaveiro's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Many good insights on why the sexual revolution is failing young women. A must read for lost people on the sexual front (in terms of what is good, what is not, how did we get here, and where to go now).