Analyzes the attitudes of five male writers towards women and human sexuality, discusses virginity and the connection between sexuality and political power, and looks at laws governing sexual behavior.

2006-07-20 Outraged!

I have to agree with the previous comment. Such radical views will of course always recieve backlash and criticism. This should not be seen as negative. Free speech is what we should be striving for, even if such views anger us.
The power of our white, patriachal societies are still very much invisible in western society and thus STILL need to be challenged. There is still a long way to go for women to become equals. I resent (and laugh at) such comments as, 'You can't say such radical comments about other minority groups' as it is a very different situation. I know the angle this argument is coming from, however I think ignorant racism that has no rational grounding and a feminist argument are v.different issues. We may not all agree with Dworkin's radical thinking, but it is vital to keep her work alive so we can build, adapt and analyze it so as to understand and progress the women's movement. I resent the immature and ridiculous comment about Dworkin's alleged rape. Whatever your own personal view, such comments are pathetic and completely uncalled for.