The Right to Sex

Name: The Right to Sex
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781526612540
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Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2022

By Amia Srinivasan

4.25

( 10,370 ratings, 1,607 reviews)

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The Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan is a thought-provoking collection of essays exploring the complexities of sex through a feminist lens. The book examines how desire intersects with politics, power, and societal norms, challenging readers to rethink their views on sexual ethics and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersection of feminism, philosophy, and social justice, and appreciate thought-provoking essays that challenge conventional perspectives on sex, power, and equality.

The Right to Sex

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 Essential lessons on the world we live in, from one of our greatest young thinkers – a guide to what everybody is talking about today ‘Unparalleled and extraordinary . . . A bracing revivification of a crucial lineage in feminist writing’ – JIA TOLENTINO ‘I believe Amia Srinivasan’s work will change the world’ – KATHERINE RUNDELL ‘Rigorously researched, but written with such spark and verve. The best non-fiction book I have read this year’ – PANDORA SYKES

The Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan delves into the intricate and multifaceted nature of sex in our contemporary society. This thought-provoking and insightful book unpacks the notion that sex is not merely a personal act but one deeply intertwined with societal implications, power dynamics, and ethical considerations. Without offering a straightforward plot, this work navigates a series of essays that illuminate the complexities surrounding sexual politics, challenging readers to reconsider preconceived notions and engage in a nuanced discourse.

Srinivasan’s essays explore various dimensions of sex, including its connections to gender, class, race, and power. She addresses crucial questions about consent, the consequences of our sexual choices, and the societal structures that shape these choices. The author argues for a transformative view of sex, one that transcends the binary ideas of 'yes and no' or wanted and unwanted sex, urging us to see it as a crucial political phenomenon that affects every aspect of our lives.

Through meticulous research and a vivid, engaging writing style, Srinivasan breathes new life into feminist discussions about sex, making her work accessible and inspiring for both newcomers and seasoned thinkers in the field. The book stands as a landmark contribution, combining scholarly rigour with the passion and dynamism of contemporary debates.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2022
LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2022
LONGLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2022

In The Right to Sex, Amia Srinivasan encourages us to confront the difficult questions and embrace the complexities of sexual ethics, pushing for a world where sex can be understood beyond simplistic dichotomies, ultimately envisioning a future that is more just and equitable.

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Amia Srinivasan's The Right to Sex has received widespread acclaim for its brilliant and rigorous examination of contemporary issues surrounding sex and feminism. Reviews highlight Srinivasan's ability to challenge conventional thinking and reveal hidden complexities within feminist discourse. Her essays are described as daring, superb, and masterfully written, offering a thought-provoking and discomfiting read that is both necessary and enlightening. The book is praised for its intellectual depth and compelling, laser-cut writing, making it a must-read in the field of feminist theory.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526612540

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Amia Srinivasan was born in 1984 in Bahrain and raised in London, New York, Singapore and Taiwan. She is currently the Chichele Professor of Social and Political Theory at All Souls College, Oxford, and has held permanent or visiting academic posts at University College London, Yale, NYU and UCLA. She has written on subjects as diverse as sex, death, octopuses, suicide, anger, education and many others for publications including the London Review of Books, where she is a contributing editor, the New Yorker, the Times Literary Supplement and the New York Times. She lives in Oxford.