Sex, Consent and Justice: A New Feminist Framework

The book "Contradictions and Tensions in Feminist Debates and Movements" explores the contradictions and tensions in feminist debates and movements, particularly in relation to justice, violence, consent, pleasure, and desire. It proposes legislative and policy recommendations and examines the cultural changes needed to retain a progressive conception of sexual relations and consent.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2021
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

In recent years, intense discussions surrounding sex, consent, feminism, justice, law, and gender relations have emerged in academic, journalistic, and social media circles. These debates have given rise to numerous new theories, discussions, and mediated movements, such as #MeToo and #TimesUp. In her book, Tina Sikka delves into the complexities and contradictions that shape these debates and movements, particularly those that intersect with contemporary understandings of justice, violence, consent, pleasure, and desire. By examining the cases of Avital Ronell, Aziz Ansari, Jian Ghomeshi, Harvey Weinstein, and Louis CK, Sikka applies a range of historical, explanatory, diagnostic, and solutions-based tools to unpack two key debates: contemporary sexual norms and the boundaries of permissible and desirable sexual behavior. Furthermore, she explores what constitutes justice in response to gender-based sexual violence.

The book offers concrete legislative and policy recommendations and examines the cultural transformations required to uphold a progressive vision of sexual relations and consent. Sikka's insightful analysis sheds light on the ongoing challenges and opportunities in shaping our understanding and approach to these critical issues, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474479202