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Zusatztext This book is a very important and badly needed antidote to the celebratory literature on pornography within academe and even in gender studies. It shows that for women at work, in their relationships, in public space, pornography is not just "representation" but has hugely destructive effects. It shows that women's outrage at the vilification of women in pornography has been at the epicentre of both 70s feminism and the new wave of feminism that is now building. It gives fascinating insights into the motivations of the brave and passionate young women now challenging this harmful practice, and how activism against pornography can be effective. The style is eloquent and clear and the book is a pleasure to read. Informationen zum Autor Julia Long Klappentext Anti-porn feminism is back. Countering the ongoing 'pornification' of Western culture and society, with lads' mags on the middle shelf and lap-dancing clubs in residential areas, anti-porn movements are re-emerging among a new generation of feminist activists worldwide. This essential new guide to the problems with porn starts with a history of modern pro and anti political stances before examining the ways in which the new arguments and campaigns around pornography are articulated, deployed and received. Drawing on original ethnographic research, it provides an in-depth analysis of the groups campaigning against the pornography industry today, as well as some eye-opening facts about the damage porn can do to women and society as a whole. This unique and inspiring book explains the powerful comeback of anti-porn feminism, and it controversially challenges liberal perspectives and the mainstreaming of a porn culture that threatens to change the very nature of our intimate relationships. Vorwort Controversially challenges liberal perspectives and the mainstreaming of porn culture. Zusammenfassung Controversially challenges liberal perspectives and the mainstreaming of porn culture. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Anti-Porn Feminism and the Women's Liberation Movement 2. Pornography and the Feminist Divide 3. Pornification and its Discontents 4. Re-activating Dissent: Feminist Anti-Porn Activism in the UK Conclusion Bibliography Index...
