Intercourse by Andrea Dworkin (PDF)

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Andrea Dworkin, once called “Feminism’s Malcolm X,” has been worshipped, reviled, criticized, and analyzed-but never ignored. The power of her writing, the passion of her ideals, and the ferocity of her intellect have spurred the arguments and activism of two generations of feminists. Now the book that she’s best known for-in which she provoked the argument that ultimately split apart the feminist movement-is being reissued for the young women and men of the twenty-first century. Intercourse enraged as many readers as it inspired when it was first published in 1987. In it, Dworkin argues that in a male supremacist society, sex between men and women constitutes a central part of women’s subordination to men. (This argument was quickly-and falsely-simplified to “all sex is rape” in the public arena, adding fire to Dworkin’s already radical persona.) In her introduction to this twentieth-anniversary edition of Intercourse, Ariel Levy, the author of Female Chauvinist Pigs, discusses the circumstances of Dworkin’s untimely death in the spring of 2005, and the enormous impact of her life and work. Dworkin’s argument, she points out, is the stickiest question of feminism: Can a woman fight the power when he shares her bed?

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⭐In this book, Dworkin extends her analysis from pornography to sexual intercourse itself. She argues that in a male supremacist society the sexual subordination depicted in pornography is central to men’s and women’s experiences of heterosexual intercourse, although in a later interview she said, “I think both intercourse and sexual pleasure can and will survive equality.” Dworkin uses classical literature from Tennessee Williams, James Baldwin, Bram Stoker, the Bible, Tolstoy, D.H.Lawrence and others to note how sexuality is understood. I particularly appreciate these three chapters: Communion, Possession, and Occupation/Collaboration.A few quotes: “The measure of women’s oppression is that we do not take intercourse . . and ask or say what it means. . . Instead, intercourse is a loyalty test. . . We are supposed to be loyal to the male meanings of intercourse.” Dworkin refers to Victoria Woodhull, the nineteenth century advocate of the “female-first” model of intercourse, who suggested that “the only condition under which women could experience sexual freedom in intercourse . . was in having real and absolute control in each and every act of intercourse, which would be, each and every time, chosen by the woman. . . The woman would not force or rape or physically own the man because she could not. Thus, giving the woman power over intercourse was giving her the power to be equal.”

⭐It is like handling hot coals. Every word seared into me. It is true. It is more truth than I have ever seen condensed into 194 pages. It needs to be digested in small parts. Still, it burns.I don’t even understand the criticisms of this book. It is a story about misogyny. It is a treatise on misogyny. It is a revelation and a manifesto on misogyny. It is the clearest exposé of misogyny I have ever read. In this instance, sex in the engine of misogyny.If you do not think this is the story of misogynistic sex, I am assuming you have never seen a sex scene on television or in a film, or perhaps have never been on the internet but to write inarticulate reviews of feminist books? No, I am not assuming this. I am understanding you have interiorized so much misogyny you are engulfed in it and have no desire to be separated from it.This is a work of genius.

⭐Once you read andrea dworkin, you will have to self-reflect on your complicit behavior in upholding patriarchal norms and perpetuating misogyny. I feel rather sad when reading her books and hearing her speak, the realization is depressing. Her wisdom brings me to tears

⭐This was the first piece of feminist literature I have read. To put it quite simply, I was blown away. Dworkin reaches into the pages of the pass and explains in clear and often fervent language just how awful women have been treated. As you read more the parallels to modern society begin to creep in and it becomes clear to see how far we still have to go for a truly equal society. The book is offensive, jarring, and filled with brutal honesty and I don’t agree with everything Dworkin says but I am motivated to want to learn as much as I can about the issues that are presented and to figure out what I do believe when it comes to gender, sexuality, and equality.

⭐Dworkin may be over the top in her verbal illustrations about how sex is used as a tool for men of power to express male supremacy but she was not wrong about it when she wrote that book. Things have changed since the late nineties where female lobbyists in the guise of feminism are applying misandry practices in their mission. These lobbyists are really matriarchs or female supremacists. Kate Millet and Marilyn French would be sadly disappointed in these lobbyist’s agenda. The problem is that these female lobbyist’s power is limited to suppressing common man and not the elite group who started this mess. This is not good because the war never ends.

⭐This is a good book. I like the questions and vantage points of view that Andrea Dworkin takes. I especially like her point of view on Joan of arc, it was eye opening to say the least. Reading Joan of Arc from a feminist perspective is a great way to see Joan of Arc. But the book does not offer a lot of solutions to the problems raised. The book does not even mention the word celibacy once. Though virginity and chastity are mentioned. I was very excited upon buying the book, but after I do feel a little disappointed. But I did learn a lot. Some parts I did not understand. I will try to read this work again. It is a thought provoking work. No doubt about it!

⭐I’m still trying to get through this book. It’s a lot to take in, but… I’ll update this later on I guess.

⭐Lots of info in this book, but very hard to read. It does help you understand women’s roles in society and a historical look at feminism. If you are just starting to understand feminism, this book has lots to off in knowledge. It is hard to read and the style is outdated.

⭐This book is unfairly villified. Andrea Dworkin does not say in this book that all PiV heterosexual sex is rape. She does say that in a patriarchal society sexual intercourse with a man is to a woman’s disadvantage, and given the depressing choices many women seem to be constrained to make regarding partners, she has a very good point. What she portrays as sexual intercourse is not worth having if that’s all it can be. It’s difficult to get the balance right between taking her experience seriously and acknowledging that other, more positive experiences other people have had are equally valid.

⭐love the book!! Dworkin’s militant, excessive and even wounded style make sme think about the underlying violence attendant in all heterosexual relations

⭐Required reading for all feminists, both male and female.

⭐Essential feminist reading

⭐Fast delivery. Print is low quality, but the words are all there, and the format is good. My first read of Dworkin and I was surprised by the poetry of it. Breathtaking at times. Highly recommended.

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