Honestly with Bari Weiss Sex, Porn, Feminism: A Debate!
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Aug 3, 2022 
Jill Filipovic, an author and attorney, and Louise Perry, a columnist and author of 'The Case Against the Sexual Revolution,' dive deep into the impacts of feminism and the sexual revolution. They debate whether the liberation women gained from birth control has led to unintended consequences, like diminished marriage rates. The complexities of modern relationships, casual sex, and the critique of pornography's role in women's empowerment are explored. They discuss the need for a nuanced understanding of women's rights and the challenges within contemporary feminist movements.
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Birth Control Pill's Impact
- The invention and legalization of the birth control pill revolutionized women's lives.
- It enabled control over reproduction, leading to increased educational and professional opportunities.
Material Change vs. Campaigns
- Material changes like the pill, economic shifts, and household technologies significantly impacted women's lives more than campaigns.
- These changes drove the push for women's workforce participation and access to professions and politics.
Casual Sex: Positive or Negative?
- Jill Filipovic argues that casual sex is overwhelmingly positive for women, enabling sexual exploration and increased power.
- She believes misogyny, not the sexual revolution, is the problem when casual sex becomes negative.
