From Fly Girls To Bitches And Hos By Joan Morgan Summary

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Most mature adults can agree on the fact that sex is used to bring two individuals closer to each other. The two partners coming to a common goal of satisfying the respectful partner to ultimately form a bond that would not be present without sex. After sex, the relationship advances into a more serious stage where the couple feels obligated to one another. Where there should be a certain level of respect and loyalty granted to the sexual spouse in an ideal situation, and in that ideal situation, one of the individuals would give their respected partner gifts in representation of the love they may have for one another. It can be easily confusing for a person watching a relationship as such from a far because they view it as each man should …show more content…
In “From Fly - Girls to Bitches and Hos”, the author, Joan Morgan states that “Sex has long been the bartering chip that women use to gain protection, material wealth, and the vicarious benefits of power …show more content…
Saying this to a certain extent the author’s quote does represent fact based on the influence of social media and how simple it is to spread ideas with others without ever leaving to visit another person. This easy communication can lead to people spreading ideas rapidly, and those that are too young to distinguish the truth between all the ideas spreading including explicit material can become brainwashed into thinking that life should be lived out as it is on social media which is simply not correct. Social media consists of the constant flaunting of money and things can brainwash some young women, particularly to a certain degree, causing them to want that CEO of a company or that professional ball player because of over accessibility that they would not know without the presence of social media. On a lesser note, the upcoming generation of women will feel as though they are owed something by their respective husband and want a husband that can provide for them and their potential families and not focus on

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