Anti-Porn: The Resurgence of Anti-Pornography Feminism - Couverture rigide

Long, Julia

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ISBN 10 : 1780320264 ISBN 13 : 9781780320267

Editeur : Zed Books, 2012

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'At last a book that tells the truth about the radical feminist fight against the misogynist porn industry, and the bravery of women everywhere who organize against these predatory capitalists. Dr. Julia Long has written a book that not only eloquently speaks to the past, but importantly, paves the way for a radical future where the sexual dehumanization of women is no longer normalized, celebrated, or legitimized. This book is a must for every person who is fed up with the objectification of women's bodies, and wants to take back our culture from the pornographers.' --Prof. Gail Dines, Wheelock College, Boston and author of 'Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality' and founding member of Stop Porn Culture!

'Those of us who understand that pornography is women hating and degrading of human sexuality, but are lucky enough to see little of it, need this book. It describes clearly how society has become more pornified and pornography more violent. And depressingly how the pornography industry has become globalised. But it also describes a new wave of activism of women against pornography which has to be part of our struggle to build a more decent and dignified way of life for all of us.' --Rt Hon Clare Short, former Secretary of State for International Development

'In this lucid and engaging account, Long gives the feminist anti-pornography movement the respect it deserves, putting it in a broader historical, philosophical, and social context, and avoiding common smears and oversimplifications. Perhaps most importantly, she gives grassroots activists a voice, making clear that in feminist anti-porn politics, alongside the anger and pain engendered by pornographic violence, there is ample room for sisterhood, creativity, and joy.' --Rebecca Whisnant, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Dayton and author of 'Not for Sale'

Présentation de l'éditeur

Anti-porn feminism is back. Countering the ongoing 'pornification' of Western culture and society, anti-porn movements are powerfully re-emerging among a new generation of feminist activists worldwide. ----- This essential new guide to the problems with porn starts with a history of perceptions of pornography before examining the ways in which the new feminist arguments and campaigns around pornography are articulated, deployed and received. Drawing on original, ethnographic research, it provides an in-depth analysis of the ideological stance, tactics, impact and significance of campaign groups challenging the pornography industry today. ----- This unique and inspiring book explains the astonishing comeback of anti-porn feminism and challenges liberal perspectives and the mainstreaming of a pornographic culture that threatens to change the very nature of our intimate relationships.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zed Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1780320264
• ISBN 13: 9781780320267
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 256