Blogcritics Comments on Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy

Comment by Lauren on Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:13:54 EDT

You're hiding, John Zorbedian. Don't. You have good stuff to say, I think. Don't be sceered - come back. I look for people like you, found you with your really good Ariel Levy review, searched and you're gone... Real human, Lauren

Comment by Tara NY on Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:43:56 EDT

Everything in moderation. As part of this so-called sexually liberated generation the fact that women lose control of their sexuality by believing it is all that empowers them rings all too true. It does not mean we should give up our right to be sexually empowered, but that we have an obligation to our minds as well. Being healthy and loving life should not require a compromise of mind over body. Having fun times does not mean a person is happy overall. Having been there in every sense, and knowing that most men hardly enjoy my intellect as much as my face and my figure, I know that this well named "raunch feminism" is a disgrace to the ideals of feminism altogether. If this is how women are convincing themselves to become feminists once again, then I suggest we revert back to Betty Friedan. Her brand of radical allowed women to put on jeans, and never implied that women should empower themselves by turning to self degradation.

Comment by fnord on Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 15:20:22 EDT

>>> Being able to have an orgasm with a man you don't love, or ... that is not liberation. ... the problem is: You're not going to elect Carrie to the Senate or to run your company. (Sigh) The same old error in thinking: "they're doing A, therefore nothing is happening with doing B." They're having more fun with sex, and so that means there won't be more women in the Senate or at the top of businesses. Hellooooo ... people can affect more than one issue at a time, especially when one issue is "recreational", shall we say, compared to the other. Male senators, and business leaders, apparently do not have to give up a strongly-expressed sexuality to be where _they_ are, so why should women? It's the usual advocacy-fallacy of "No, don't do that!! Do this!!" Helloooo ... people can do *both* 'that' *and* 'this'.

Comment by Temple Stark on Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 22:35:18 EDT

Books Editor Pat picked this his pick of the week. Go HERE to find out why. and thank you very much.

Comment by Temple Stark on Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 22:27:36 EDT

Impressive. I forgot everything I read with this ending though: See more thoughts at count dookie.

Comment by Bob A. Booey on Book Review: Female Chauvinist Pigs by Ariel Levy

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 07:46:09 EDT

Wow, great job, John. I'm very impressed -- I'll keep my eyes out for you other writing on this site. This should definitely be a Pick of the Week. And you're reading some great stuff. That is all.