Kaplan, Dana

What Is Sexual Capital?

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ISBN 13:: 9781509552313
author:: Kaplan, Dana
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 140
Dimensions:: 19.3 x 12.5 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Psychology, Human Sexuality,
Condition:: New
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Sex has become an economic force in modern life. Dana Kaplan and Eva Illouz explore how people accumulate sexual capital, which can yield tangible benefits in terms of money, status, and occupation. The authors examine the current cultural politics of heterosexual life, tracing an emerging form of "neoliberal" sexual capital. This concept refers to the ability to derive self-appreciation from sexual encounters and use this self-value to enhance employability. This book offers a fresh perspective on the changing nature of sex in contemporary society, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in understanding the intersections between economics, culture, and human relationships.

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