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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

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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Bavariamaria · Yesterday 11:15

Stayed up till after 1am to finish your book!

Read in two sittings only because I had to leave the house in the middle of the day (very annoying). What a story. Thank you so much for everything that you did.

I loved the section at the end, the time, energy, money, legal fees, headspace that fighting women/men have had to dedicate to this utter shit show is mind-boggling.

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