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Monogamy vs Polygamy
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Monogamy vs Polygamy
Social Construction
Conclusion
Introduction
Swingers
We use a social constructionist framework that views gender and sexuality as produced, reproduced and transformed in everyday interactions and practices (Zimmerman, 1987)
So what is Monogamy and Polygamy?
Monogamy is defined as 'the practice or state of having a sexual relationship with only one partner'
Polygamy is defined as 'the practice or custom of having more than one partner at the same time'
Social Construction
- Seidman argues that everything is socially constructed, in order to fit around the economic system
- Marxist ideas support this as they believe that the capitalist economy helps to shape a specific sexual culture
How are sexual relationships changing in our generation?
"The sexual revolution, delayed first marriage, 'hooking up', and greater acceptance of non-heterosexual practices have complicated sexual rules for young adults, yet the moral importance of monogamy has had tremendous staying power" (Laumann et al, 1994)
Tinder
Discussion
What we will be focusing on in this presentation
Unicorns
References
What do YOU think?
- Human sexuality
- Social construction
- Gender roles
- 42% of people using Tinder already have a partner
- 30% of Tinder uses are surveyed as married while 12% are in a relationship
- 54% of Tinder uses claim to be single
- 62% of Tinder uses are male versus 38% are female
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Dredge, S. (2015). 42% of people using dating app tinder already have a partner, claims report. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/07/dating-app-tinder-married-relationship [accessed 15 May 16]
Feltman, R. (2015). Is cheating more “natural” for humans than staying monogamous? It’s complicated. Washington Post. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/08/20/is-cheating-more-natural-for-humans-than-staying-monogamous-its-complicated/ [accessed 15 May 16]
Goffman, E. (1959). The presentation of self in everyday life. New York: Anchor Books.
Hakim, C. (2012, March 1). The Monogamy gap: Men, love and the reality of cheating by Eric Anderson – review. The Guardian. Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/mar/01/monogamy-gap-eric-anderson-review Wilkins,
Human sexuality
Polyglamorous
Human sexuality is the expression of sexual sensation and related intimacy between human beings. Psychologically, sexuality is the means to express the fullness of love between a man and a woman. Biologically, it is the means through which a child is conceived and the lineage is passed on to the next generation.
http://polyglamorous.me/blog/2014/09/01/from-monogamy-to-polyamory
Tinder
Tinder can show how human sexuality is changing, as it is an app that allows for people to engage in more casual relations and have a more polyamorous lifestyle.