
Yes Means Yes
Getting explicit about heterosex
Kath Albury(Author)
Allen & Unwin (Publisher)
Published on 1. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-1-86508-240-0 (ISBN)
Description
Yes Means Yes explores female sexuality from a cultural studies perspective. It argues that the so-called mass media are streets ahead of theory in terms of recognition of women's diverse desires and pleasures. Both pyschoanalytic and sexological writing assume that a woman who actively wants or seeks out sex, particularly 'bad' or slutty sex, is in some way unfeminine, or masculine. In other words, she identifies more with men than women. Surprisingly, this assumption is reproduced in feminist writing, which sees a sexually active woman either as 'duped' by her male object of desire, or as 'colluding with the oppressor'.Queer theory and writing have been very generous in providing frameworks for re-thinking heterosexuality. In approaching heterosex as represented in 'normal' popular culture, Kath Albury aims to open up some new ground, where heterosexual women can explore their sexuality's pleasures and dangers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86508-240-0 (9781865082400)
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Person
Kath Albury is a freelance writer/researcher/broadcaster, specialising in sexuality and popular culture. She is also known as 'Nurse Nancy', drag diva Vanessa Wagner's favorite comedic sexpert. Kath is currently completing a PhD in Media and Communications at the University of NSW. Her academic research has been presented at a number of local and international conferences, including the University of California's 1998 World Pornography Conference.
Content
IntroductionExperts and sexpertsStraight feminismFun with fetishes and FreudSex and violenceFaking itAmateurs, homies and DIY pornSeminal thoughtsBack door actionGetting to yes - compulsory heterosexuality to ethical hetero-sexReferences