{"product_id":"rethinking-sex-isbn-9780593087565","title":"Rethinking Sex","description":"\u003cb\u003ePart searing examination, part call to arms—a bold case against modern sexual ethics, from young \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e columnist Christine Emba.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor years now, modern-day sexual ethics has held that “anything goes” when it comes to sex—as long as everyone says yes, and does so enthusiastically. So why, even when consent has been ascertained, are so many of our sexual experiences filled with frustration, and disappointment, even shame?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe truth is that the rules that make up today’s consent-only sexual code may actually be the cause of our sexual malaise—not the solution. In \u003ci\u003eRethinking Sex\u003c\/i\u003e, reporter Christine Emba shows how consent is a good ethical floor but a terrible ceiling. She spells out the cultural, historical, and psychological forces that have warped our idea of sex, what is permitted, and what is considered “safe.” In visiting critical points in recent years—from #MeToo and the Aziz Ansari scandal, to the phenomenal response to “Cat Person”—she reveals how a consent-only view of sex has hijacked our ability to form authentic and long-lasting connections, exposing us further to chronic isolation and resentment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eReaching back to the wisdom of thinkers like Thomas Aquinas and Andrea Dworkin, and drawing from sociological studies, interviews with college students, and poignant examples from her own life, Emba calls for a more humane philosophy, one that starts with consent but accounts for the very real emotional, mental, social, and political implications of sex—even, she argues, if it means saying no to certain sexual practices or challenging societal expectations altogether.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMore than a bold reassessment of modern norms, \u003ci\u003eRethinking Sex\u003c\/i\u003e invites us to imagine what it means to will the good of others, and in turn, attain greater affirmation, fulfillment, and satisfaction for ourselves.\u003cbr\u003e “It’s rare that a book hits the cultural moment with the precision of \u003ci\u003eRethinking Sex\u003c\/i\u003e. Exploring very new attitudes toward this very old act, Christine Emba finds an entirely changed landscape from even a few years ago. Casual sex no longer prevails, “catching feelings” isn't a cause for embarrassment, and even though the kids’ aren’t alright at the moment, there is much cause for optimism.” \u003cb\u003e–Vanessa Grigoriadis, author of \u003ci\u003eBlurred Lines\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eRethinking Sex\u003c\/i\u003e is an overdue attempt at writing down the very real frustrations that many have with today’s mating market, warped as it has become by cheap sex, marital substitutes, and all the other reasons that drive us away from the formation of the permanent relationships so many crave. The market mentality is entrenched, but Emba points readers to toward the way out.” \u003cb\u003e–Mark Regnerus, author of \u003ci\u003eCheap Sex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristine Emba\u003c\/b\u003e is a columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e writing about ideas and society. Prior, she was the Hilton Kramer Fellow in Criticism at the New Criterion and a deputy editor at the Economist Intelligence Unit, focusing on technology and innovation.","brand":"Sentinel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302869553381,"sku":"NP9780593087565","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593087565.jpg?v=1767735693","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/rethinking-sex-isbn-9780593087565","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}