Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

by Angela Chen

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An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that’s obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity.

What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about gender roles, about romance and consent, and the pressures of society? This accessible examination of asexuality shows that the issues that aces face—confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships—are the same conflicts that nearly all of...Read more
  • ISBN10 080701379X
  • ISBN13 9780807013793
  • Publish Date 15 September 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Beacon Press