• Book Summary: Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism by Kristen Ghodsee

    Kristen Ghodsee’s book, “Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism,” explores the differences in gender roles and sexual experiences between women living in capitalist and socialist societies. The author, who is an ethnographer and a professor of Russian and Eastern European Studies, argues that women in socialist countries have better sex lives due to the…

  • Book Summary: Playing the Whore by Melissa Gira Grant

    Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex Work is a book written by Melissa Gira Grant that delves into the world of sex work and the experiences of those who engage in it. The book challenges the stigma and judgment that often surrounds sex work and provides a glimpse into the lives of sex workers.…

  • Book Summary: Ghetto by Mitchell Duneier

    In his book “Ghetto”, Mitchell Duneier explores the complexities of the black urban poor experience in America. The book is an ethnography that delves into the lives of people living in the inner city, specifically in the neighborhood of Greenleaf, in Atlanta. Through extensive fieldwork and interviews, Duneier provides an intimate look at the everyday…

  • Book Summary: Thick by Tressie McMillan Cottom

    Thick is a groundbreaking book written by Tressie McMillan Cottom that explores the lived experiences of Black women in the United States. The book delves into the various ways in which Black women are perceived and treated in society, and how these perceptions and treatments shape their experiences. Through personal anecdotes and scholarly research, Cottom…

  • Book Summary: Orientalism by Edward W. Said

    Orientalism is a book written by Edward W. Said, an American academic and cultural critic. The book was first published in 1978 and has since become a classic in the field of postcolonial studies. In this book, Said explores the concept of Orientalism, which he defines as the “west’s” representation of the “east.” He argues…

  • Book Summary: Beyond Culture by Edward Hall

    Beyond Culture is a seminal work in cultural anthropology written by Edward T. Hall. First published in 1953, the book explores the concept of culture and how it shapes our behavior, communication, and interactions with others. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of culture and its…

  • Book Summary: Girls & Sex by Peggy Orenstein

    Girls & Sex is a book written by Peggy Orenstein that delves into the complex and often confusing world of female adolescence and sexuality. The book explores the experiences of young girls and women as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a society that often objectifies and commodifies female sexuality. Through interviews with…

  • Book Summary: Disability Visibility by Alice Wong

    Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century is a groundbreaking anthology edited by Alice Wong. The book features essays, memoirs, and personal stories from disabled people of color, queer and trans people, and others whose experiences are often marginalized or erased. The book is a celebration of disability culture and a call for greater…

  • Book Summary: Distinction by Pierre Bourdieu

    Distinction is a book written by Pierre Bourdieu, a French sociologist, and anthropologist. The book was first published in 1979 and has since become a classic in the field of sociology. In this book, Bourdieu explores the concept of taste, specifically how it is used to distinguish between different social classes. The book is divided…

  • Book Summary: Brit(ish) by Afua Hirsch

    Brit(ish) is a book written by Afua Hirsch, a British journalist and writer of Ghanaian and Jewish descent. The book explores the concept of Britishness and the complexities that come with it. The author delves into her own personal experiences as well as those of other people of color in the UK, to examine the…


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