Not for Sale: Feminists Resisting Prostitution and Pornography by Rebecca Whisnant

Not for Sale: Feminists Resisting Prostitution and Pornography Reviews

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  Rachel Smith keller

  There is some legit data, personal anecdotes, and research referenced; but the book is mostly a theoretical attack on neo-liberalism. I may have been more easily persuaded by the passionate rhetoric if I was not so entrenched in empirical studies showing the benefits of legalized, regulated prostitution. Don't get me wrong, I'm against exploitative pimp-controlled prostitution, trafficking, and violent pornography too. But attacking everything left of center is not the best way to address those issues. Neither is completely ignoring the research being done to better understand the root causes. I am saddened and disappointed in this book because it is more of the same polarized, unhelpful discourse that is taking us in the complete wrong direction. We need pragmatism and collaboration, please.
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  Dela Dejavoo

  And by liked it I mean I completely disagreed with it. It nicely laid out modern day arguments against pornography and prostitution in all their ridiculousness. If you are easily swayed by poor arguments, do not read this.
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  marie monroe

  a good overview and thorough examination of male privilege and related abuse.
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  Holly

  There is A LOT of opinions in this book.