This Sex Which Is Not One May 2026
Woman is not a singular, closed identity; she is plural.
Women serve as "commodities" (mothers, virgins, or prostitutes).
Female sexuality is not a single, localized organ like the penis.
Female sexuality is viewed as an incomplete version of male sexuality.
(originally published in French as Ce sexe qui n'en est pas un in 1977) is a foundational text in French feminist theory and continental philosophy written by psychoanalyst and philosopher Luce Irigaray.
This Sex Which Is Not One remains a highly influential yet fiercely debated text in feminist theory. Why It Matters
Luce Irigaray’s This Sex Which Is Not One is a radical call to invent a new language and a new social order. She demands that women refuse to be the passive mirrors reflecting male identity. Instead, she urges women to speak a language of their own—one that celebrates plurality, autoeroticism, and difference. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
Woman is not a singular, closed identity; she is plural.
Women serve as "commodities" (mothers, virgins, or prostitutes).
Female sexuality is not a single, localized organ like the penis.
Female sexuality is viewed as an incomplete version of male sexuality.
(originally published in French as Ce sexe qui n'en est pas un in 1977) is a foundational text in French feminist theory and continental philosophy written by psychoanalyst and philosopher Luce Irigaray.
This Sex Which Is Not One remains a highly influential yet fiercely debated text in feminist theory. Why It Matters
Luce Irigaray’s This Sex Which Is Not One is a radical call to invent a new language and a new social order. She demands that women refuse to be the passive mirrors reflecting male identity. Instead, she urges women to speak a language of their own—one that celebrates plurality, autoeroticism, and difference. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
