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I’m really disliking this which is surprising. I’ve been really into the philosophy around confidence / attractiveness and was sure that this would be a great read but 1) I’m bored 2) I really don’t know what the authors want. They have a problem with EVERYTHING. I agree with their overall consensus that ‘confidence’ places blame on the individual … but then what? Like what now? lol

Looked up “books like the housemaid” to pass the time while driving to San Francisco w fiancee

Really strong introduction. Very interested in all of the chapter descriptions so I'm hoping this will be a good read!

Very strong start i’m locked in

Why is there still 2 hours left omfgggg

Stfu this is SO GOOD. Especially with all the regressive discourse lately on Twitter / irl about political lesbianism and choosing your sexual identity. Jane ward is my modern day Adrienne Rich

this is so flop but i'm halfway through bc i had nothing else to read this weekend sooooo i have to finish lol

Was going to be a solid 4/5 but these final chapters on femininity are 🥴

I’m sensing a homoerotic friendship but there’s already a lesbian character so idk…

listening to this as an audiobook while sitting at my corporate desk job …

Omg

“In the Name of Beauty” so fucking good. Do much better than any video essay / substack entry/ twitter think piece I’ve read on the concept of beauty. 10/10

“Voices of Lesbian Herstory” 100000000/10 wowww

I’m lovinggggg this it’s been too long since I’ve read a history book!

Quad cities and Gabe’s in Iowa City name drop in the first chapter

wow levy’s intro was amazing - this will be my 4th dworkin book but I’m already reminded that I spend wayyyyy too much time on twitter and clearly not enough time reading actual theory. excited to finally read and form my own opinions on this 🫡

re-reading with my girlfriend 💗🌸💗🌸💕💓💗💞💕💓💗🌸

2.5

smack 3/5
Cassandra after 5/5

Granite 2/5 girl wtf

Stop your woman’s ears with wax: 2.5/5

Formerly Feral: 3.5/5

the collectives 2/5

Mantis 4/5
The great awakening 5/5