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Description
Women are told they should be sex-positive, yet they are still policed for embracing desire on their own terms. Women who embrace their sexuality-who take charge of their desires without apology-are still met with scrutiny, judgment, and even shame. Conversations about female sexuality have evolved, yet outdated expectations persist, reinforcing the idea that “good” women don't prioritize their own sexual pleasure.Meanwhile, purity culture is rebranding itself in the form of “body count” discourse, sex shaming on social media, and narratives that still tie female sexuality to morality.
Wanton Women is a bold, necessary intervention in this conversation. It centers the voices of women who refuse to apologize for their desire, challenging cultural norms and redefining what it means to be a sexual woman today. These women push back against the idea that female sexuality should be constrained, sanitized, or policed. Their stories-complex, messy, unapologetic-offer a new way to think about sexual autonomy and pleasure. Weaving together case studies, cultural commentary, and sociological analysis, Wanton Women offers a fresh perspective on gender, desire, and the way sexual scripts shape women's lives.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: What's a Highly Sexual Woman?
Chapter 2: HSWs Have High Body Counts
Chapter 3: HSWs Have One Lifetime Partner
Chapter 4: HSWs Are in Sexless Marriages
Chapter 5: HSWs Are Cheaters
Chapter 6: HSWs Never Cheat
Chapter 7: HSWs Practice Non-Monogamy
Chapter 8: What Can We Learn from Wanton Women?
Product details
| Published | Mar 18 2027 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781350588981 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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