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New book on feminism, sex, gender identity and academic freedom

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JoPhoenix · 04/07/2026 13:01

Hello mumsnetters!

Not sure if you have heard my latest news. I have started a publishing company - Phoenix Publications Ltd - and brought my first book to the market. The book is written by myself and Pat Carlen. It is part memoir, part narrative sociology and provides an account of how on earth I ended up taking the Open University to court. It is told in a traditional memoir style but the narrative focuses on changing sexual politics, changing understandings of gender and gender identity , what academic freedom means, what it is like to work in universities.

We very much hope you will enjoy it. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, you can buy it directly from the Phoenix Publications website. The link is here:

https://www.phoenixpublicationsltd.co.uk/shop/p/sex-one-womans-war

We had fun designing the cover. Rather under-stated, don't you think?

Anyhow, as ever, pass the word.

Best
J

SEX: One Woman's War | Phoenix Publications Ltd — Phoenix Publications Ltd

A powerful blend of memoir and sociology, SEX: One Woman’s War explores academic freedom, gender identity and the personal costs of modern culture wars.

https://www.phoenixpublicationsltd.co.uk/shop/p/sex-one-womans-war

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Tallisker · 04/07/2026 13:03

Hi Jo I saw this mentioned elsewhere and thought it was an essential addition to my growing collection. Thanks for the reminder, I shall go and buy. Good luck!

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