Human sexuality

On one side lay the male vision of women, as sexual instrument intended for the satisfaction of men's sexual desires, in spite of the detriment of the female human condition. On the other side instead lays man's foolishness when a man indulges in a desperate and obstinate search for sexual gratification. However, the courage and determination Ada shows in each of her actions is emotional, considering her lack…

The Stereotypical Role of Women in 1984 In Orwell’s novel 1984, Orwell writes about a bleak society where your own thoughts betray you. Everyone has their place under the seemingly omnipresent eye of Big Brother. Individualism is frowned upon, and everyone is told their role. Gender is a non-issue; traditional male and female roles are disregarded. The Party itself attempts to make ones own gender irrelevant, and strives to erase any form of bonding or familial units. Yet, despite this line of…

for matrimony in the present day. Or as the Oxford Dictionary defines it: “A strong feeling of affection and sexual attraction to someone”.1 Chaucer’s tales, whether original or translated, walk the reader through themes of religion, folly, greed, sexuality, and among others, love while on a pilgrimage to Canterbury.2 The incomplete collection of twenty-four tales has survived since the late 1400’s. And notably, though not exclusively, the author used those tales containing marriage to…

When we think of major music events that are viewed by many young adults, the MTV Video Music Awards comes to mind. But who could have imagined that in 2013 roughly 10.1 million people would tune in the watch the “public sexual blossoming of Miley Cyrus”. (Deadline, 2013) “About five million of these viewer ages ranged from 12 to 34” which is a time when many people are still forming their identity. (Deadline, 2013) This was not the only shocking display from a female artist. Singers Lady Gaga…

developed from. The human condition includes a disconnect between internal thoughts and external behaviour when faced with challenging situations. Wood demonstrates this fallibility through her protagonists Verla and Yolanda, by exposing their internal reflections and external behaviour on sexuality, judgement and the importance of community. Wood's novel provides a complex examination of the dystopic removal of natural traits, through the civilization's fear of sexuality by the internal…

With the recent popularity of social media, online relationships have been becoming more popular. The movie Her, directed by Spike Jonze, follows the relationship of a writer and his operating system. Many aspects of this relationship mirror those of strictly online relationships, aside from the large difference that the operating systems do not have a real person behind their thoughts and words. Throughout the movie Her and through Theodore’s relationship with Samantha, Jonze emphasizes the…

In fact, prostitution and women’s sexuality have played pivotal roles in religion throughout the centuries. Sacred prostitution is defined as any extramarital sexual activity that has a higher spiritual purpose. In her works, Assante states that the “oldest profession”, sacred rites and cult…

dvertisers try to sell their products using sex appeal, famous people, and supermodels. As a result, society often chooses those products based off false advertisements, photo shop models and expensive clothing lines, what is popular on social media and the internet. A lot of women are not honest with themselves because they are afraid of what others think of them. Women should take a stand against false advertisements. Sex appeal in advertising is generally viewed as an effective strategy to…

The Circles of Sexuality There are many different levels to be understood when it comes to sexuality, not only yours, but also your partner’s values, feelings, and attitudes towards sexuality. With so many different views towards sexuality, it is better to talk to your partner about how they feel on the subject without assuming you know. With learning about sexuality, intimacy, sexualization, sexual identity, and sexual health & reproduction, I feel more confident in knowing what I feel is…

concerning a multitude of heated controversial topics ranging from abortion, war, and immigration. There are also many posts from religious advocates that disdain sinners by shaming natural processes of life such as sex and frowning upon different sexualities. Obviously, these people are perhaps a bit more radical in campaigning for what they believe in. do not account for all religious individuals so it would be unfair to stereotype them. Behind the walls of social media and the internet also…