Relationships
“Sexual Liberation” Is Not Freedom
Ever since the sexual revolution of the 1960s loosened long-held norms around sex, our culture has told us that casual sex is “empowering.” Young people are told traditional ideas about sex are outdated or oppressive. Imagery and scenarios in popular movies and music promote permissiveness around sex.
By Amy Mastrine2 min read
The message is to have as much sex as you want, with whoever you want, at whatever point in a relationship you want (just met him at bar and had one conversation? Perfectly okay to go home and sleep with him!) because this makes you “free” and “liberated.” The modern ethos is that sex is fine in whatever context. This is sold as “freedom.”