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Jessica Valenti
Goodreads Author
Born
in New York
November 01
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February 2009
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https://www.goodreads.com/jessicavalenti
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Sex Object: A Memoir
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2016
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17 editions
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The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women
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2009
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16 editions
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Full Frontal Feminism
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2007
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17 editions
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He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know
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2008
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11 editions
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Why Have Kids?: A New Mom Explores the Truth About Parenting and Happiness
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2012
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23 editions
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Believe Me: How Trusting Women Can Change the World
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2020
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9 editions
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The Future is Feminist: Radical, Funny, and Inspiring Writing by Women
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2019
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Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win
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2024
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2 editions
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Sex Object: A Memoir by Jessica Valenti (2016-06-16)
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“What’s the worst possible thing you can call a woman? Don’t hold back, now.
You’re probably thinking of words like slut, whore, bitch, cunt (I told you not to hold back!), skank.
Okay, now, what are the worst things you can call a guy? Fag, girl, bitch, pussy. I’ve even heard the term “mangina.”
Notice anything? The worst thing you can call a girl is a girl. The worst thing you can call a guy is a girl. Being a woman is the ultimate insult. Now tell me that’s not royally fucked up.”
― Full Frontal Feminism
You’re probably thinking of words like slut, whore, bitch, cunt (I told you not to hold back!), skank.
Okay, now, what are the worst things you can call a guy? Fag, girl, bitch, pussy. I’ve even heard the term “mangina.”
Notice anything? The worst thing you can call a girl is a girl. The worst thing you can call a guy is a girl. Being a woman is the ultimate insult. Now tell me that’s not royally fucked up.”
― Full Frontal Feminism
“Now, should we treat women as independent agents, responsible for themselves? Of course. But being responsible has nothing to do with being raped. Women don’t get raped because they were drinking or took drugs. Women do not get raped because they weren’t careful enough. Women get raped because someone raped them.”
― The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women
― The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women
“The desirable virgin is sexy but not sexual. She's young, white, and skinny. She's a cheerleader, a babysitter; she's accessible and eager to please (remember those ethics of passivity!). She's never a woman of color. SHe's never a low-income girl or a fat girl. She's never disabled. "Virgin" is a designation for those who meet a certain standard of what women, especially young women, are supposed to look like. As for how these young women are supposed to act? A blank slate is best.”
― The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women
― The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women
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Roisu wrote: "Hey Jessica, I owe you a big thank-you. I never identified myself as a feminist until I read your book Full Frontal Feminism. When I read it, I was like HELL YEAH I'm a feminist! I made all my fri..."
Aw, thank you so much! I'm really flattered. :)
