Jaclyn Friedman, Jessica Valenti, Toni Amato & Kate Harding

Join CNW’s own Jaclyn Friedman, Jessica Valenti (of feministing.com fame), Toni Amato, and Kate Harding as they launch their newest project into the world. In this groundbreaking new look at rape, the way we view rape in our culture is finally dismantled and replaced with a genuine understanding and respect for female sexual pleasure. Feminist, political, and activist writers alike will present their ideas for a paradigm shift from the “No Means No” model—an approach that while necessary for where we were in 1974, needs an overhaul today.

Yes Means Yes will bring to the table a dazzling variety of perspectives and experiences focused on the theory that educating all people to value female sexuality and pleasure leads to viewing women differently, and ending rape. Yes Means Yes aims to have radical and far-reaching effects: from teaching men to treat women as collaborators and not conquests, encouraging men and women that women can enjoy sex instead of being shamed for it, and ultimately, that our children can inherit a world where rape is rare and swiftly punished. With commentary on public sex education, pornography, and mass media, Yes Means Yes is a powerful and revolutionary anthology.

Location: OM Restaurant and Lounge 92 Winthrop St. (Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA 02138
21+, wheelchair accessible, RSVP to ally@centerfornewwords.org

Books will be on sale at the event. Can’t make it? Buy the book here to support CNW and women’s bookstores!