Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence

by Kristen R. Ghodsee

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Kristen R. Ghodsee challenges conventional wisdom about the collapse of communism and its impact on women's lives, arguing that economic independence is crucial for sexual satisfaction. Through a provocative blend of historical analysis, ethnographic research, and personal anecdotes, Ghodsee explores how the transition to market economies in Eastern Europe often led to a decline in women's rights and well-being. This insightful work delves into themes of gender, economics, and political systems, offering a compelling case for socialist principles that prioritize collective good and gender equality. Ghodsee's accessible yet rigorous prose makes a powerful argument for rethinking our understanding of freedom and its relationship to economic security.

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Bold Type Books

Published Nov 20, 2018

240 pages

ISBN: 9781568588902

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2018

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eng

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