Archive for April 13, 2011

April 13th, 2011

Recommended Reading #42: Addressing Misconceptions, Pt. II



      “7 Ways to Create a Sex-Positive Critique of Porn” by Dr. Charlie Glickman (Pornography, Sex and Society, Psychology, Self-Awareness) 7/8/10

I find this post so filled with beautiful and relevant points I hardly know where to start succinctly describing it. The gamut of understanding I see in this piece including but not limited to issues around sexuality education, self-awareness, non-censorship, and psychological perception makes it one I earnestly appreciate and recommend reading. In addition—probably actually one of the main reasons I like it so much—I perceive the tone of the post to be grounded and non-judgmental itself, something that holds not insignificant value to me in discussions countering or addressing the perception of other(s).

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      “Slut-Shaming on the Playground” by Airial Clark (Parenting, Sex and Society, Youth, Sexuality Education) 3/21/11

I appreciate this piece from a parent who addresses what she perceives as her 11-year-old son’s demonstration of the beginnings of slut-shaming. Her recognition of the phenomenon and choice to address it openly and straightforwardly with her son resonates with me and seems to me an act of profound service not only to her son and those with whom he interacts but also to humanity collectively.

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      “Not Safe For Work” by Melissa Petro (Sex Work, Sex and Society, Government and Law, Memoir) 6/21/10

I intensely value this offering about social perception of sex workers outside of and beyond their holding of a job/jobs in that industry. I admit I still find myself astounded by what seem to me the numerous nonsensical perceptions about sex work/sex workers rampant in society, and when I am reminded of them in cases such as that of the author’s resignation in January from her job as an art teacher, I adore seeing pieces like this—that will perhaps someday represent such obviousness that there will be no more need to point out all the things they convey.

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