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18. Pleasure Erased: The Clitoris Unthought.

Author

Pitton, Camilla and Rasmussen, Holden M.

Subjects
*GENDER expression, *GENITALIA, *FEMALE genital mutilation, *GENDER transition, *FEMINIST theory, *WOMEN'S sexual behavior
Abstract

"Pleasure Erased: The Clitoris Unthought" by Catherine Malabou is a short book that explores the clitoris as both a physical organ and a cultural symbol of feminist liberation. The book delves into various aspects of the clitoris, including its aesthetic representation, scientific interest, and the perspectives of thinkers such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jacques Lacan. Malabou also addresses topics like female genital mutilation, technological manipulation of the body, and the film "Nymphomaniac." The book raises questions about the association of the feminine with negativity and the potential for the clitoris to reinforce phallic mastery. It suggests the need for a broader understanding of relationality and a careful approach to thinking about the clitoris without reproducing binary distinctions or exclusions. While the book offers fresh insights, some analyses may be reductive and could benefit from further exploration. Overall, "Pleasure Erased" prompts important discussions about the clitoris and its implications for feminist philosophy. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024
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