Archive for July 11, 2012

July 11th, 2012

Recommended Reading #107: Autonomy



      “‘Feminism’ In Iceland: Saving Women From Their Own Adulthood” by Dr. Marty Klein (Sex Work, Public Policy, Sex and Culture) 12/6/10

While of course this all seems obvious to me, it sadly does not appear to seem universally obvious (or laws like the one referenced wouldn’t pass—or even be conceived). Thus, I can appreciate Dr. Klein’s elucidation that points out the things I find misguided and unacceptable about laws like this.

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      “The Last Taboo” by Sexquire (Economics, Labor, Psychology) 7/7/12

The framing of this strikes me as helpful and straightforward—I personally relate to what the author speaks of, and indeed the very area of money has generally felt uncomfrotable and avoidance-worthy to me. It also strikes me that, practically speaking, it has much to do with autonomy, and I appreciate the author’s offering such candid and self-affirming perspectives on financial compensation for one’s service.

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      “Of the validation of desire and the graceful acceptance of rejection: on male wanting” by Hugo Schwyzer (Sex and Culture, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Relations, Gender Socialization) 10/21/10

I very much appreciate this piece. Its approach, as I interpret it, that addresses gender socialization; individuality and autonomy; personal openness, ownership, and responsibility; and self-awareness strikes me as incisive, observant, grounded, and relevant.

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