I believe that American culture is in the state of sexual freedom. This is evident by the acceptance rate of homosexuality, advocacy of “deviant” sexual behavior and sexual relationships, high rate of premarital sex, and comparisons with other cultures.
I think the freedom of choosing who to become one’s sexual partner is a part of the sexual freedom. As the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage, homosexuality is shown to be more accepted by Americans. Attitudes towards homosexuality became more liberal in the past decades (Loftus, 2001). In 1978, 75 percent of Americans consider homosexuality “always wrong” and 13 percent reported as “not wrong at all”; in 1998, 56 percent reported as “always wrong” and 31 percent for “not wrong at all”, marking …show more content…
Later data showed that sex among teens and very young adults is rapidly growing: 32 percent of female and 35 percent of male aged 16 have had sex; premarital sex percentage increase to 60 by age 18 and 70 by age 19 (Finer & Philbin, 2013). The hookup culture came along; it is seen on college campus, among adolescents and young adults, ranging from kissing to sex intercourse. The freedom of choosing to what extend of sexual activities one could have in this short-term sexual relationship and the freedom of having casual, non-committed sexual relationships allow people to have more sexual experience with various people. Contraceptive use certainly made premarital sex more convenient. In 2010, more than 85 percept of sexually active teens reported using contraceptives at last sex (Abma, Martinez, Mosher, & Dawson, 2011). Americans’ s sexual freedom is clearly shown in the increase of premarital sex, the hookup culture, and the use of …show more content…
Following the legalization of gay marriage, activists of polyamory campaign that marriage is for people who love and desire to marry, which includes polys. It is common for humans have sexual desires outside the monogamous relationships; Polyamorous communities believe that instead of cheating and betrayal, open discussions and consent about what is expected and what is comfortable for each other is a much better solution. By having a polyamorous relationship, people are actually happier mentally and sexually; some claim that the sexual variety outside the traditional relationships can keep the relationship alive. I believe if every party agrees to take part in a relationship in which they share love, intimacy, and connection, then such individual autonomy should be granted and respected. The class had talked about Jesse Bering and his idea; it applies to polyamory as well: if it’s not hurting anyone, why should we bother them? I think if we embrace the idea that monogamy is social restraint that maximize reduction and protects each member, polyamory should be accepted as well, because it does not defeat the motivation of monogamy. Healthy polyamorous relationships can be economical beneficial for many families, having multiple people providing, and they adhere to their own rules and ethics. The consensual aspect about polyamory would be the major reason for social acceptance.
I think the freedom of choosing who to become one’s sexual partner is a part of the sexual freedom. As the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage, homosexuality is shown to be more accepted by Americans. Attitudes towards homosexuality became more liberal in the past decades (Loftus, 2001). In 1978, 75 percent of Americans consider homosexuality “always wrong” and 13 percent reported as “not wrong at all”; in 1998, 56 percent reported as “always wrong” and 31 percent for “not wrong at all”, marking …show more content…
Later data showed that sex among teens and very young adults is rapidly growing: 32 percent of female and 35 percent of male aged 16 have had sex; premarital sex percentage increase to 60 by age 18 and 70 by age 19 (Finer & Philbin, 2013). The hookup culture came along; it is seen on college campus, among adolescents and young adults, ranging from kissing to sex intercourse. The freedom of choosing to what extend of sexual activities one could have in this short-term sexual relationship and the freedom of having casual, non-committed sexual relationships allow people to have more sexual experience with various people. Contraceptive use certainly made premarital sex more convenient. In 2010, more than 85 percept of sexually active teens reported using contraceptives at last sex (Abma, Martinez, Mosher, & Dawson, 2011). Americans’ s sexual freedom is clearly shown in the increase of premarital sex, the hookup culture, and the use of …show more content…
Following the legalization of gay marriage, activists of polyamory campaign that marriage is for people who love and desire to marry, which includes polys. It is common for humans have sexual desires outside the monogamous relationships; Polyamorous communities believe that instead of cheating and betrayal, open discussions and consent about what is expected and what is comfortable for each other is a much better solution. By having a polyamorous relationship, people are actually happier mentally and sexually; some claim that the sexual variety outside the traditional relationships can keep the relationship alive. I believe if every party agrees to take part in a relationship in which they share love, intimacy, and connection, then such individual autonomy should be granted and respected. The class had talked about Jesse Bering and his idea; it applies to polyamory as well: if it’s not hurting anyone, why should we bother them? I think if we embrace the idea that monogamy is social restraint that maximize reduction and protects each member, polyamory should be accepted as well, because it does not defeat the motivation of monogamy. Healthy polyamorous relationships can be economical beneficial for many families, having multiple people providing, and they adhere to their own rules and ethics. The consensual aspect about polyamory would be the major reason for social acceptance.