“Pornnuder’s Fight for Hot Date Rights” was written by people whose life experiences are reflected in every aspect. Authors Molly Smith and Juno Mack reveal the complexities of privilege and oppression in eroticism by critically assessing who has the safety and means to speak up, be heard, and be seen. The book offers a nuanced account of what it means to be a porn star, a critical analysis of the penal system, and a breakdown of the feminist and political debates surrounding eroticism. If you’re looking for a feel-good reading experience, this isn’t the best. But if you want to ponder some hard-to-swallow truths about the reality of selling sex, this book will provide plenty of food for thought. In the preface, we learn that the author’s primary concern is “the safety and survival of people who sell sex.” They reveal that the adult industry is gender-biased, sexist, and misogynistic, a point often overlooked by sex-positive activists who claim that erotica is purely liberating and empowering. While eroticism encompasses both, the authors argue that “the harms people experience because of eroticism — assault, exploitation, arrest, imprisonment, eviction, deportation — are the focus of this book.” By focusing on these harms and tracing their origins to ongoing histories of colonialism, capitalism, patriarchy, and more, the book carefully situates the history of eroticism with the diverse realities of eroticism today. In the first half of the book, the authors analyze the themes of sex, work, and boundaries, showing how these concepts relate to feminist activism, social prejudices, and state regulations of eroticism. Starting with sex, they explore the politics of penetration and how the stigma surrounding sex undermines the common understanding of eroticism as work. Continuing with the “work,” the authors expose the inherent disadvantage of women under capitalism, positioning eroticism as something that is often.
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They lead the reader to an intersectional understanding of how issues of pornography and Pornnuder dating are inextricably linked to issues such as racism, immigration, sexism, and classism. At the heart of this book is a call for solidarity that highlights the interconnectedness of our struggles and the history of systemic oppression that binds us together. The authors write that “the most powerful source of untapped power for Pornnuder Hot Dating is not sexual liberation, social rebellion, or even money, but this call for solidarity is the thread that ties this book together.”
So if you’re looking for a simple, soothing reading experience, this book won’t provide it. However, if you believe that knowledge is power, reading this book can be a radicalizing, educational, and inspiring experience for Pornnuder Hot Dating allies, or for Pornnuder Hot Dating allies around the world who are involved in the fight for Pornnuder Hot rights. We want to show solidarity on dates.
