Why read The Case Against the Sexual Revolution?

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Ditching the stuffy hang-ups and benighted sexual traditionalism of the past is an unambiguously positive thing. The sexual revolution has liberated us to enjoy a heady mixture of erotic freedom and personal autonomy. Right?

Wrong, argues Louise Perry in her provocative new book. Although it would be neither possible…

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1 author picked The Case Against the Sexual Revolution as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Lynn M. Griesemer

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This book is written by a self-proclaimed feminist in her early thirties, and she provides an examination of sexual attitudes and behaviors in modern-day society. Perry argues that sex is not so freeing to men and women. There are expectations and mistreatment.

She calls for a greater respect for each other, more marriage, and restraint. She talks about violence, sexual assault, consent, and family breakdown. Perry concludes by saying readers should “listen to your mother” and shows us how the old-fashioned values of respect can help restore the sexual selfishness that we see today.

I am fascinated because the solutions…

From Lynn's 3 favorite reads in 2023.