This happened at FIL Monterrey: Are women in literature a fad?

Are women in literature a fad?

"When an author puts a woman as the protagonist, she is writing a novel for women; when a writer puts a man, she is writing a novel for humanity", was the phrase that shocked, of course in a sarcastic and critical way, Alejandra Segura, the poet and booktuber who accompanied Sofía Segovia in the intellectual duel of Opinión 51 at the meeting Women and Literature.

And it is true: the literary narrative dominated by the male pen has made us forget that women also touch on universal themes, but they are also the ones who read, join book clubs and buy titles. " Women have been closet readers," said Sofia Segovia assertively. Are they a fashion now? No, no... yes? The topic has been put on the agenda, Alejandra assured, but we will continue to tell stories with men and women because it has always been that way, the difference is that now they raise their voices and slide their pens and no longer sign with pseudonyms.

We will continue reading, in other formats, in other textures, in digital and in print; in social networks, on postcards, on walls. Writing and reading, because it is part of our evolution as intelligent beings.

We must read, follow, listen.

Love without sex and sex without love?

Sexologist Edelmira Cárdenas and co-founder of Opinión 51, Stephanie Lewis agree on one thing: sex without love and love without sex is possible as long as there are agreements and chemistry. One of the most controversial topics mentioned in the columns that have been published in this space was a must at FIL Monterrey.

Sex is beyond genital touch. Love goes beyond traditional couple relationships. The mutual understanding of needs, curiosities and pleasures is vital in a relationship of two, or three or four...

Opinión 51 's participation at the Monterrey International Book Fair continues; tomorrow Laisha Wilkins, Jaina Pereyra, Sabina Berman and Ivabelle Arroyo will be present.

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