Hanna's Sexual Preferences

In the article, Marina explains the incidences regarding Jian Ghomeshi and Robert Hanna, who have recently come into the spotlight over allegations regarding their sexual preferences. To answer the question posed in the title of the article, no, sexual preference should not be a human right. Both men believe that it is your right to have certain sexual preferences, however both men engaged in these sexual preferences without the consent of the women they involved. Robert Hanna, who was accused by four women of sending unwelcome sexually explicit emails, disregarded the fact that none of the women welcomed being sent these emails and instead chose to only think about his “human right” to send such emails. The human right to want or not want …show more content…
In response to his allegations, Hanna likened his beliefs to the polygamous lifestyle. In the polygamous lifestyle you are disposed to being in love with multiple partners, which is quite different than the sexual relationships he was instituting. A representative from the Philosophers’ Ethical Non-Monogamy Alliance responded to Hanna’s statements by saying that in likening his sexual preferences to polygamy, he is making an excuse for sexual harassment of students and colleagues. Ghomeshi believes that no one should have dominion over a person’s sexual preferences, which is true, however when a woman is lead into sex without the knowledge that BDSM or other forms of rough sex will be taking place, this stops becoming sexual preference and becomes sexual assault. The issue that arises when these cases are brought forward is the support of the accused because of misleading statements. When men similar Ghomeshi gave statements regarding the right to certain sexual preferences, the reaction is often support by people who have the same preferences. The problem now is the support that forcing your lifestyle on someone else who doesn't want to engage in