While unflinchingly and unapologetically debunking anti-pornography feminist arguments, McElroy builds a sensible and broad-minded testimony for tolerance, and for the right of women everywhere to enjoy their sexuality.
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
if you love porn, this will arm you against its opponents. if you hate it this will most likely change your mind or at least give you a reasoned argument to consider. mcelroy combines interviews and surveys and refutes feminist canon on a subject that is relevant but taboo in our society and thus underresearched.
17 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Wendy McElroy did an excellent job writing this expose about the adult entertainment industry.
Her in depth interviews with adult film actresses, producers and directors rebuffs accusations by pro-cencorship/anti-porn feminists that the adult entertainment industry is an enslaver of women, encourages rape (she herself was a rape victim) and that women who work in the industry are "victims of patriarchial oppression" or are "psychologically damaged".
In an unflinching and honest fashion, McElroy rightfully points out that adult entertainment empowers women since they can earn millions of dollars working in this industry and be featured as the main stars of the films or clubs they perform in. If your curious as to all of the controversy surrounding adult entertainment, read this book.
It certainly was an eye opener for me and a great read at that.
Her in depth interviews with adult film actresses, producers and directors rebuffs accusations by pro-cencorship/anti-porn feminists that the adult entertainment industry is an enslaver of women, encourages rape (she herself was a rape victim) and that women who work in the industry are "victims of patriarchial oppression" or are "psychologically damaged".
In an unflinching and honest fashion, McElroy rightfully points out that adult entertainment empowers women since they can earn millions of dollars working in this industry and be featured as the main stars of the films or clubs they perform in. If your curious as to all of the controversy surrounding adult entertainment, read this book.
It certainly was an eye opener for me and a great read at that.
7 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book changed my whole thinking about women and porn. McElroy actually talks to women within the industry and proves that women are not coerced into the porn industry, and are actually well regarded. Her last chapter, which proves that porn is GOOD for women, is fantastic. Her empirical evidence is first-rate.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Completely baseless
McElroy's 5 ways that pornography benefits women seems to not analyze pornography from within a feminist perspective at all, even though she self identifies as a feminist. Read more
Published on March 3, 2009 by C. Griffin
Good argumentation but poor research
Pornography is a feminist ally. This is one of the basic premises of this book and by doing so, steps on the mantra of those who hate naked people and are crying for censorship. Read more
Published on December 31, 2001 by Juan Carlos Uribe
Not researched well enough to really do that much good.
I wasn't that impressed with this book although I agree wholeheartedly with her message. A very sloppy effort on her part.
Published on September 7, 1999
An important book
I read this book 2 years ago and found it to be not only edifying but electrifying. Her thinking is not only logical but new and powerful. Read more
Published on December 6, 1998 by M.J. Rose
Great analysis of the politics of sex
A cogent, straightforward presentation of the politics that lead to an extreme group's ascent to power within the feminist ranks. Read more
Published on March 7, 1998
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