Promiscuity

In Durkheim's theorization, the sacred symbolizes the interests of the group, which embodies in sacred group symbols, or totems and taboos; whereas the profane exemplifies mundane individual concerns. The dichotomy, as Durkheim puts it, between sacred/profane is not equivalent to good/evil. The sacred can either be good or evil; the profane could be either too. Thus, VidûSaka’s sacredness, if one judges it from Georges Bataille’s point of view, can only be conceived of through his…

future place. “Girl” is not a rigorously copy of a real conversation between the mother and daughter but a collection of advice the daughter retains her mother saying. She remembers, for example, how she being accused by her mother continually, promiscuity and incompatibility, an accusation that has possibly inhabited her through the years. The retention of like that comments in the story interprets how densely they invaded her while she is growing up and how strong a mother’s impact and…

presents the story as a semi self-reflection of the inception of black lesbianism in the modern era. Although the vivid depiction of hetero-sexual and homo-sexual encounters is border-lined with exotics, this book is not intentioned to promote either promiscuity or hedonism. Rather, the major theme of this book is her mythic transformation and self-reconciliation to her racial and sexual identity (i.e. black lesbian) in a homophobic, racist, patriarchal society, which is deeply entrenched in…

The Knight’s Tale vs. The Miller’s Tale In the book Canterbury tales, The Knight’s Tale and The Miller’s Tale are a portrayal of love which is greatly romanticized. Both stories are romances, even though The Miller's Tale is not portrayed as gallant like The Knight's Tale. In The Miller's Tale, love is basic and primitive. It is shown to be an impulsive incident of physical desire and the swiftest method of fulfilling it. In a classic romance, such as The Knight's Tale, love is a glamorized,…

My friends and I had agreed to meet in front of the CVS on Santa Monica Blvd to go to the West hollywood Halloween carnival together. Naturally I ended up being the first person there as it was just an 8 minute drive from my house. Knowing my friends would be late,I stayed put in obvious sight, waiting for their arrival. It had been maybe 5 more minutes when a fairly normal looking middle-aged man approached me and complimented my dress. I smiled and thanked him expecting for him to move on and…

Love is a strong theme amongst many others found throughout the play Othello, written by William Shakespeare. In the lines 223-247 of Act 2 scene 1, love becomes a very prominent topic as Iago, the main antagonist, coerces Roderigo into helping him fire Michael Cassio. Iago’s innate ability to manipulate shines through particularly in this speech. While playing Roderigo, Iago gives a long speech about Desdemona and Othello’s love that has inevitably crumbled because of Othello not being able to…

When one looks Rome from the Cupola of the Vatican, one of the most prevalent landmarks seen is the Coliseum, the ancient arena where various Christians were martyred. It is sufficed to say that without the influence of the Roman Empire, Christianity would not have become the most influential religion in the world. It is however; also true that prior to becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire through Emperor Constantine in AD 303, Christianity was a persecuted religion. Various…

well as their professional dealings, have been a source of controversy within their career. They were the first band to sue Napster for piracy which really angered their fans. Their excessive use of drugs and alcohol, as well as their sexual promiscuity while married, also altered fan’s view of them. The drugs, alcohol and loose morals have all led to…

served a dual purpose, while being a heavily edited, theatrical rendition of Truman Capote 's novella, it also made bold statements in regards to women 's liberation. The film addressed gender inequalities and sexual taboos such as prostitution, promiscuity, and independence with powerful subtlety and style. The film also addressed feminism and the many dimensions to the women’s liberation movement of the 1960’s. In contrast, the modern feminist of the 1960’s and the factory worker of the early…

Morality and Moral Values In the framework of moral philosophy, moral good has been given various definitions, while the most general understanding of it is truth and the right attitude towards reality in its entirety (Solovyov 114). That is, it is the general perception of right and wrong and an expected pattern of conduct that virtually maintain functioning of our world, for it rests upon the notions of morality and good. However, an immense range of philosophical, social and religious…