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Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism

And Other Arguments for Economic Independence

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Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism

By: Kristen Ghodsee
Narrated by: Esther Wane
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A witty, fiercely intelligent exploration of why capitalism is rigged against women and what we can do about it.

Unregulated capitalism is bad for women. Socialism, if done properly, leads to economic independence, better labour conditions, better work/family balance and, yes, even better sex.

If you like the idea of such outcomes, then come along for an exploration of how we can change women's lives for the better.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Kristen Ghodsee (P)2022 Penguin Audio Gender Studies Human Sexuality Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Classes & Economic Disparity Social Sciences Sociology Socialism Witty Discrimination Capitalism Social Policy Economic disparity Social justice Taxation Economic Inequality
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Wonderful … Kristen Ghodsee doesn’t wear rose-tinted spectacles … but she seeks with great brio and nuance to lay out what some socialist states achieved for women … That Ghodsee also makes this a joyous read is the cherry on the cake (Suzanne Moore)
Ghodsee’s book could not have been published at a better moment ... There are many reasons to revisit socialist policies in a time of widening inequality, but a feminist perspective offers some of the most powerful incentives (Emily Witt)
Brilliant ... engaging ... Ghodsee is not naive [and] brings the necessary scepticism to her thesis [which] comes into sharp focus when she looks at what happened after the Wall fell ... [a] valuable record of how things were and how they could be (Rosie Boycott)
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I was recommended this book by my husband. I found the writing, the story and performance excellent. This makes you question a lot of biases and the status quo of women’s rights. I particularly liked the sympathetic view of Eastern Europe and the celebration of their countless achievements in the area of women’s equality, dignity and rights that we, in the west, tend to ignore.

Excellent and enlightening read

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Interesting social (and political) history, made good points.

While I now couldn't tell you the dates, countries, bills etc from this audiobook, I still have the general gist if not the exact details in my mind.

This was really eye-opening (there was a 1970 bill in the U.S. heading towards universal childcare!!!). And did make me think about political systems and the effects these have on both individuals and society in general, with respect in particular to women as wives/mothers/workers.

If I had to read this for the first time, I would probably choose paper versions as audio ones mean the country names and time periods fly past your ears and you don't take it exactly when/where the narrator is covering. Might be just me, I can't retain that level of detail in non-fiction audibly very well.

Surprising facts about early Russia under communism though, and a lot of European countries I had no idea about before, some truly modern-feeling concepts and policies put in place and the effects they had on women.

Really did make me consider what systems do work best, what we can learn from those of the past, and that we SHOULD be taught this sort of history, certainly in my country within the UK as these policies were almost on our doorstep. Interesting comparing the U.S. to Europe (UK didn't get much of a mention), and how we've taken forward and backward steps.

Lots to learn here, really interesting read.

Interesting social (and political) history

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Requires background knowledge of key concepts and ideas. I get the importance/central thesis of the book but I wasn’t able to finish it I’m afraid.

Difficult to follow

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