They say sex sells… and that is ultimately the issue. Sexual intercourse was once considered by society to be a private act, a physical pact made between two people behind closed doors. How did such a seemingly private act turn into such a lucrative business; when did it become acceptable for men and women to view their bodies as sexual commodities? In the primitive ages, it was necessary for cavemen to observe the act of procreation so that they could ensure the reproduction and longevity of their species. However, as time progressed, sex became more private because it was no longer necessary for humans to learn through observation when they could communicate the basic concepts verbally. Why have we reverted back to such a barbaric age that
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At first rejected, the holiday soon becomes absorbed into the culture of the town. The first real mention of gender stereotypes occurs in this scene when Morrison states, “Reverend Deal took it up, saying the same folks who had sense enough to avoid Shadrack's call were the ones who insisted on… womanizing themselves to death. ‘May's well go on with Shad and save the Lamb the trouble of redemption’ ” (Morrison). Suicide is considered the unpardonable sin because one is throwing away their life, which is considered the most precious and sacred gift God could bestow. The idea is that God gave life; therefore, he is the only one who can take it away. Since suicide is considered the ultimate insult to the Creator, the likelihood of redemption is very slim. The real issue is not with suicide however; it is with the idea that females can womanize themselves to death. To womanize, by definition, is to pursue multiple relationships with female partners. To womanize oneself to death is to claim not only that women would die should a man choose to give his affections to another woman, but to claim that we, as women, choose to put ourselves in those situations. This characterizes women as weak and dependent upon men for validation. It stigmatize women’s need and desperation for the affections of a man and perpetuates …show more content…
In an article posted the Journal of Men’s Studies on the psychological, relational, and sexual effects of pornography use on young adult heterosexual men in romantic relationships, researchers state that the, “findings revealed that both frequency of pornography use and problematic pornography use were related to greater gender role conflict, more avoidant and anxious attachment styles, poorer relationship quality, and less sexual satisfaction” (Szymanski). Intensity of pornography use shows many correlations between the negative effects on heterosexual relationships. I believe it is because pornography paints unrealistic pictures of intimate relationships. It creates greater gender role conflict because it sets unrealistic standards and expectations of both men and women because we seem to forget that pornography is simply acting and that these people are being paid to exaggerate everything. Both the inequality it perpetuates and the unrealistic standards it sets, ultimately lead to the poorer quality of relationships. Finally, it lowers one’s sexual satisfaction because the actual sex is never as exciting as it is in the movies; real life sex has a hard time living up to our unrealistic expectations, as they've been defined by
At first rejected, the holiday soon becomes absorbed into the culture of the town. The first real mention of gender stereotypes occurs in this scene when Morrison states, “Reverend Deal took it up, saying the same folks who had sense enough to avoid Shadrack's call were the ones who insisted on… womanizing themselves to death. ‘May's well go on with Shad and save the Lamb the trouble of redemption’ ” (Morrison). Suicide is considered the unpardonable sin because one is throwing away their life, which is considered the most precious and sacred gift God could bestow. The idea is that God gave life; therefore, he is the only one who can take it away. Since suicide is considered the ultimate insult to the Creator, the likelihood of redemption is very slim. The real issue is not with suicide however; it is with the idea that females can womanize themselves to death. To womanize, by definition, is to pursue multiple relationships with female partners. To womanize oneself to death is to claim not only that women would die should a man choose to give his affections to another woman, but to claim that we, as women, choose to put ourselves in those situations. This characterizes women as weak and dependent upon men for validation. It stigmatize women’s need and desperation for the affections of a man and perpetuates …show more content…
In an article posted the Journal of Men’s Studies on the psychological, relational, and sexual effects of pornography use on young adult heterosexual men in romantic relationships, researchers state that the, “findings revealed that both frequency of pornography use and problematic pornography use were related to greater gender role conflict, more avoidant and anxious attachment styles, poorer relationship quality, and less sexual satisfaction” (Szymanski). Intensity of pornography use shows many correlations between the negative effects on heterosexual relationships. I believe it is because pornography paints unrealistic pictures of intimate relationships. It creates greater gender role conflict because it sets unrealistic standards and expectations of both men and women because we seem to forget that pornography is simply acting and that these people are being paid to exaggerate everything. Both the inequality it perpetuates and the unrealistic standards it sets, ultimately lead to the poorer quality of relationships. Finally, it lowers one’s sexual satisfaction because the actual sex is never as exciting as it is in the movies; real life sex has a hard time living up to our unrealistic expectations, as they've been defined by