Season one Resources

  • Ancient & Sacred Roots

    • "The Great Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth" by Monica Sjöö & Barbara Mor
      Explores goddess worship, matriarchal cultures, and feminine power across history.
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    • "When God Was a Woman" by Merlin Stone
      Examines the suppression of ancient goddess religions and the shift to patriarchal systems.
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    • ​"Sacred Pleasure: Sex, Myth, and the Politics of the Body" by Riane Eisler
      Investigates the relationship between sexuality, spirituality, and power structures.
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    • ​"The Myth of the Eternal Return" by Mircea Eliade
      Provides insight into the ritualistic and symbolic foundations of ancient societies.
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    Historical & Literary References to Female Power

    • ​"The History of Sexuality: Volume 1" by Michel Foucault
      Offers a philosophical framework for understanding how power and sexuality have been historically intertwined.
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    • ​"Female Masculinity" by Jack Halberstam
      Discusses historical disruptions of gender norms and roles, including powerful women.
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    • ​"Cleopatra: A Life" by Stacy Schiff
      A biography of Cleopatra, exploring her political acumen and influence.
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    Early Kink and the Rise of the Modern Dominatrix

    • ​"The Dominatrix: Gender, Eroticism and Control in the Dungeon" by Danielle J. Lindemann
      A scholarly deep dive into the psychology and cultural role of professional dominatrices.
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    • ​"Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission" by Gloria Brame, William Brame & Jon Jacobs
      Explores alternative sexualities and BDSM in depth.
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    Modern Kink Culture & Media Influence

    • ​"Playing Well with Others: Your Field Guide to Discovering, Exploring and Navigating the Kink, Leather and BDSM Communities" by Lee Harrington & Mollena Williams
      Provides context on the modern kink scene and the roles within it.
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    • ​"SM 101: A Realistic Introduction" by Jay Wiseman
      An early comprehensive BDSM guide often cited in contemporary kink education.
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    • ​"Feminine Dominance in Pop Culture"
      Articles and analyses examining figures like Catwoman, Morticia Addams, and modern media representations of dominatrices.
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    • ​"Kink" (2013) – Documentary by James Franco & Christina Voros
      Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the BDSM pornography company Kink.com.
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    Sociopolitical & Feminist Perspectives

    • ​"Sexual Subversions: Three French Feminists" by Jane Gallop
      Discusses sexuality, power, and feminist thought, including perspectives on dominance.
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    • ​"Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity" by Julia Serano
      Touches on gender performance and the politics of femininity and power.
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    • ​"Sex Work Matters: Exploring Money, Power and Intimacy in the Sex Industry" edited by Melissa Hope Ditmore, Antonia Levy & Alys Willman
      A collection of essays about labor, empowerment, and identity in sex work.
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