After Sex

The last decade has seen a rise in activism and arguments over womens reproductive freedom, with political progress in Ireland countered by regressive action in the US. AFTER SEX provides personal and political perspectives from the mid-twentieth century to the present day, tracing past understandings of reproductive freedom and considering what it might look like in the future. It highlights the experiences of women of color and working-class women and testifies to the power of great writing to show why that freedom is worth pursuing.

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Publication date: 12 November 2023
Publisher: Silver Press

The last decade has witnessed a resurgence of activism and debates surrounding women's reproductive freedom, reminiscent of the 1960s and 1970s. While political progress has been made in Ireland, regressive actions have been taken in the United States. AFTER SEX offers personal and political perspectives from the mid-twentieth century to the present, showcasing feminist classics alongside contemporary accounts and highlighting the experiences of women of color and working-class women. These essays, short stories, and poems explore past notions of reproductive freedom and consider what it might entail in the future, drawing urgent connections between women's equality and access to contraception, healthcare, and childcare.

The writers specifically focus on individuals who have sought control over their sexual lives, delving into the joys, comedies, challenges, and disappointments that come with such autonomy. However, above all, AFTER SEX serves as a testament to the profound power of great writing to demonstrate why this freedom is worth pursuing—without shame or apology.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780995716292