Janet Jakobsen: Love the Sin & The Sex Obsession
Dr. Janet R. Jakobsen is a world renowned scholar and Chair and Claire Tow Professor of Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies at Barnard College. Her academic focuses include feminist theory, queer theory, religion and politics, ethics, activism, and public policy. Her newest book The Sex Obsession: Perversity and Possibility in American Politics offers a way to undo the inextricable American knot of sex, politics, religion and power. Dr. Jakobsen speaks to Rachael today about how American politics are obsessed with sex. Rachael and Dr. Jakobsen also cover her book with Dr. Ann Pellegrini Love the Sin. Dr. Jakobsen shares her exploration of why secular institutions habitually use religion to regulate sexual life.