Sex Matters

“My students love Sex Matters.  They photocopy pieces and hand them out to friends in other classes. It's a sensation. The book pulls no punches and never flinches.  It's theoretically sophisticated while still being accessible-- and it's titillating enough to make them want more. I can't rave enough.”

“Sex Matters is a wonderfully comprehensive sexuality studies reader. I particularly appreciate how Sex Matters shows how sexual practices and sexual identity don't necessarily have to be aligned.”

“I am very impressed with Sex Matters, and very much enjoy using it in my course.  The [anthology] format provides a wealth of broad content and diverse perspectives, organized in ways that are inclusive rather than tokenizing.  The book provides a blend of empirical work and more personalized accounts, drawing students in and making for a very engaging text.  It tackles some of the most controversial issues connected to sexuality in a straightforward [manner] that facilitates open classroom dialogue.”

“The whole class has expressed positive reviews towards the book and I personally felt as though it was an enjoyable informative read that has prompted many interesting discussions both in class and out. I really enjoy the diverse arrangement of topics and the inclusive articles about non-heteronormative sexuality and the importance of questioning societal norms regarding sexual standards and hierarchy. I would suggest this book for anyone interested in sociology or sexuality or anything involved in those categories (so practically anyone interested in anything).”