Swinging

At one time it was considered “wife-swapping,” but eventually the term was considered demeaning to women, because it allowed women to be viewed as the property of men rather than having their own sexual identity and voice (Denfeld & Gordon, 1970). A more equality appropriate term has been used as well called “mate-swapping” (Denfeld & Gordon, 1970). In terms of the activities in swinging clubs, rules for swingers–often called play-vary widely. Some couples may only engage in voyeurism or exhibitionism while at the other end of the spectrum couples may engage in group sex (Bergstrand & Sinski, 2010). Evidence suggests that both members of a swinging couple set the rules for play (Wilt, Harrison, & Michael, 2016). CNM’s share a common theme of honesty and openness within the relationship (Barker & Landridge, 2010). A CNM is not a relationship where one person claims to be non-monogamous, while the other partner believes they are monogamous (Darren & Landridge, 2010). A CNM may include a relationship where only one person is non-monogamous, but the other individual is aware and agrees to it. Of note, some might consider the “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach of open relationships to be an exception to…

of the relationships as inherently flawed and less valuable and as the individuals as damaged and lacking self-esteem. However, much research thus far refutes these beliefs. Rather, individuals who engage in CNM have similar qualities to monogamous individuals and view their relationships as normal loving relationships (Barker, 2005). Moreover, CNM relationships have characteristics that are typically considered healthy traits in monogamous relationships (Kimberly & Hans, 2015). The purpose…

Every counsellor has a stuck point, something that they have a very difficult time dealing with in some form or another. In my case, a stuck point for me occurs when working with individuals interested in pursuing a polyamorous relationship. I do have some biases when it comes to clients discussing this issue, although I believe that most these biases stem from a personal experience of mine. The biases are an issue in and of themselves, and I believe that these biases will cause several other…

During my studies in AP U.S. History, my favorite topic to discuss was the racial Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and “Swinging Sixties.” I was fascinated by how America’s rebellious nature since the Revolutionary War would lead to constant stress upon the idea of social change and equality within the nation’s cultural identity. The image that is depicted in this collage was inspired by the cover of a touching novel that I had read in middle school called Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson.…

I think it is unfair for the woman to be blamed for the divorce regardless of the husband’s behavior. In reference to the Swinging Pendulum of Population Policy article, the one thing that stood out to me in this article is the Iranian authorities encourage families to have more babies. Like mentioned, in the article their country is becoming over populated, which in return is creating a water shortage problem and increase unemployment rate. I think if their country continues down this path,…

HOW DID THE ‘SWINGING’ 60S IMPACT ON MODEN BRITISH GRAPHIC DESIGN? The central theme to this essay is to discuss and prove how the ‘Swinging’ 60s has impacted modern British design; this will be achieved through extensive research into the culture and artists that were prominent in the decade. In this essay I will analyse and compare two British artists/designers that I believe were at their prime in the 1960s. The 1960s was a colourful decade for Britain, following the aftermath of the…

1960’s Swinging London: Allen Jones, Mary Quant & Feminism In the 1960’s, London, England was thriving with a new style of art, fashion, music, photography and much more. After World War II, a recuperating London found itself fixated on the glamorous consumerism in the West. The Pop Art Movement sparked a new interest in cheap artistic mediums that portray elements of Western popular culture. Artist Allen Jones and fashion designer Mary Quant prove to be two significant figures at the height of…

Visser and McDonald (2007) interviewed four heterosexual couples who were living together and were swinging for a minimum of a year. Research questions focused on swingers’ feelings of jealousy, whether these feelings could be channeled into something positive, and how these findings can add to the body of literature on romantic relationships in general. Swingers managed feelings of jealousy in different ways. For instance, Bob felt that jealousy is a natural impulse but people can decide…

of the poet himself, Birches is 'two fragments soldered together', that is, he first intended the poem to have two certain angles: one absorbed on the ice-storm bending birch branches, the other detailing the boy alternation on them. This is why Frost originally had the title of Swinging Birches, since he preferred the rhythm of the present participle (as in his other poems such as Mending Wall and After Apple Picking for example) to help pleasure start his poem. Frost obvious to stick to a…

David Letzler, author of “Walking Around the Fences: Troy Maxson and the Ideology of “Going Down Swinging”” argues that many critics celebrate Troy Maxson’s agitated feelings towards the Major League Baseball community not combing both Caucasian and African-American players, when actually he states that we should be disagreeing with Troy’s feelings. Letzler admits he sees why there are so many that agree with Troy, because he claims that his points can be overlooked from time to time again.…