Multidisciplinary Analysis of Human Sexuality and Diversity
The Growth of Infidelity in Contemporary Times
Human Sexuality and Sex Education 425
California State University, Long Beach
Merwyn Poblete
November 10, 2015
Introduction Entering A relationship can be the most important role in people’s life where an individual finds a compatible partner and embarks on finding love. Romantic relationships can be a meaningful companionship that provides happiness and completeness where two individuals can enter a marriage. Infidelity can be considered as “Multitude of ways and comprises a number of activities, including “having an affair, extramarital relationship, cheating, sexual intercourse, oral sex, kissing,
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In polygamous culture there are three different forms, which are a man having multiple wives, a woman having multiple husbands and having a group marriage. But in this culture their other spouses are not kept a secret from each other. In the United States this culture is being more broadcasted across the states with having different television shows film their polygamous lifestyle. Although people in the United States are more accepting in the present day, when it comes to extramarital sex there are still a large group of people who find it disapproving. “According to data from the General Social Surveys, extramarital sex was condemned as "always wrong" by 70 percent of U.S. respondents in 1973. Following a sharp increase in disapproval at the end of the 1980s, perhaps in response to the AIDS crisis, views on extramarital sex largely stabilized and stood at 81 percent strongly disapproving in 1998” (International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, 2003). So when it comes to the polygamous culture there are people outside of the culture who are going to look at it in a disapproving manner. “The less tolerant attitudes in Western nations may be traced to Christian teachings on marriage and sexuality” (International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, 2003). The people who are disapproving of extramarital sex have a strong belief that marriage is sacred and that infidelity is a …show more content…
Infidelity can affect families negatively by the outcome of perspective. Infidelity has grown from the past and by observing the trends, we can see that in different cultures it can either be acceptable or not. I loved learning about the topic because infidelity is a topic that people commit, with little knowledge of what derives it. My perspective of the topic changed learning because growing up, Infidelity was considered a sin. In addition, infidelity does not always end up in breaking up of the relationship. Depending on circumstances, infidelity is not a sin. It was used to self-express an individual's detachment from a
If you have never heard of polygamy you will and if you had in the past it was most likely due to the hit reality series “Sister Wives” about a polygamist family in the state of Utah. Polygamy is defined as the practice or condition of having more than one spouse at a time. Polygamy is nothing new and has been practice for hundreds of years but it is now seen as an immoral act, and a criminal act in a large majority of the of the world. Now even though polygamy is wide known in certain areas like Africa (South Africa, Kenya), Asia (middle east), etc. Still there are rules that they must abide by and it frowned on in an obese manner in areas like the United States, Australia, and China, because as a society we see it as an unjust act that can not be upheld by any justification but it is permitted in the bible. I support polygamy because I see no fault in the act of a family with multiple spouses.
According to the Equality and Human Rights Commission First Triennial Review 2010 “The Equality Act 2010 complements and builds on the provisions of the Equality Act 2006, which itself strengthened several aspects of discrimination law and set out the roles and responsibilities of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.”
Diversity means difference. The fact or quality of being diverse. People's differences can be many and varied. People are different in the way they look, dress, behave, believe and worship; where they work; how they live; age, gender, Sexual orientation, Marital status, Politics, Religion, Disability, Socio-economic differences, Family structure, Health, Values, Race, Culture, National origin, Ethnic group - yet also have many similarities. In a diverse society people need to tolerate and value differences in people so that we can continue to be individuals. Diversity allows people to contribute to society. The more people are economically active, the more successful is the economy and this then benefits everyone. Diversity
Marriage is a social institution that is practiced globally. Traditionally marriages are known to occur between one man and one woman. However, cultural values and time have reshaped and birthed new types of marriages. Polygamy is a type of marriage that is often practiced around the world specifically in Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Polyamorous marriages have been in existence for centuries. Polygamy is classified into two categories, polygyny, and polyandry. Polygyny is the most popular type of polygamy, in this type of polygamous marriage, a man is married to multiple women. On the other hand, polyandry which is the least familiar type of polygamy is where a woman is married to multiple husbands. The intolerance of Mormons in the United States has led to the outlawing of polyamorous marriages. The Morrill Anti Bigamy law of 1862 outlawed the practice of polygamy in the United States. Like many other laws, this law can be overturned. In fact, it should be reversed because illegalizing polygamy is unethical. Polygamy should be legalized because it is unconstitutional for it to be illegal, same-sex marriages and interracial marriages are legal, therefore so should polyamorous marriages. In addition, legalizing polygamy would prevent immigrant families who practice polygamy from being separated and it would also strengthen the feminist movement.
Could you imagine living in a world where it is acceptable for a man to marry more than one woman and be open about it? Not many can and that is why the practice of polygamy such is seen as taboo. The families usually live very private lives and they do not interact with a lot of the rest of America due to anti-bigamy society we live in. Polygamy is the practice of being married to more than one person at the same time (Webster 2015). This is not to be confused with an open relationship or an open marriage. This topic has been viewed and deemed as controversial for many years. As a practice that was not accepted in the public eye, it recently has gained more attention with mainstream media and culture. With shows on television such as “Sister
Diversity means differences and variations, within in people for example different races, beliefs, physical appearances, age, capabilities, customs and gender and class.
Have you ever been guilty of listening to a voice of a random caller on the radio who is eager to win tickets to the next Bruno Mars concert or a hopeful caller requesting for a song to play next, and automatically assumed that you knew what race he or she was? Maybe you have had the television on low in the background as you complete a last minute paper. Your eyes are not on the television, but you hear a voice and you are certain that the speaker is a White female or a gay male. This phenomenon is called Linguistic Profiling. Linguistic Profiling is the act of identifying one’s social characteristic based on his or her dialect or accent (Alim, 2005). It may be too easy for one to drawl a conclusion about the sexuality and race of someone based solely on the way he or she sounds.
The difficulties and inequities listed above contribute to the overall health and wellness of LGBTQ people. They experience additional stress due to discrimination and bullying in their schools and jobs which lead to a greater risk of depression and anxiety which leads to suicide and self-harm. LGBTQ teens face isolation and depression because they are navigating their sexuality without any support (Subhrajit).
The abstract principles of sexuality and race have always been delicate ideas for society to comprehend. When you Google the word “sexuality”, you do not come across a gender-specified definition that constricts males and females to desire only one another. It simply states that it is “the sexual habits and desires of a person.” Any person, male, female, transgender, or otherwise, can be sexual with whomever they desire. So why is the dichotomy of homosexuality versus heterosexuality such a pervasive notion?
Polygamy is the practice of being married to more than one person simultaneously; also known as plural marriage. “Traditionally, polygamy has been practised in Hindu, Islamic, and Christian (Mormon) societies, among others” (Chittom) Polygamy is illegal in the united states, however it is still practiced. In fact, polygamy is becoming more widespread. According to the Daily Beast, “In 2001, only 7 percent of Americans deemed polygamy morally acceptable. Now 16 percent find it morally acceptable. (Allen) Plural marriage is becoming more popular. “Rough estimates place the polygamous population in the U.S. is somewhere between 50,000 to 100,000 people” (Allen) Even though plural marriage is illegal in most 1st world countries, “Polygamy remains a common practice
With the elimination of the class system, talked about in Marx and Mantsios, would bring down the walls of inequality. Race, sexuality, gender, etc. would be irrelevant in the means of social status and the economy. When you eradicate a system that controls wealth of a country changes the economy greatly. Changing the flow of money to create a more equivalent distribution with decrease the striking gap between rich and poor. So not only will you affect a social outlook, but a financial one as well.
In the last few decades more and more young individuals identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, which has sparked a level of interest in educators, as well as researchers to determine the amount of students who feel uncomfortable in their school settings, and why. This research paper will inform educators what the need to understand and protect the students in their classroom in order to create a more diverse, healthy and cooperative learning environment for all students. When students are in the educational setting they should not be afraid to attend school or be uncomfortable; educators should make their classrooms and their school a safe havens for all students, no matter their sexual preference. The purpose of this paper is to inform the readers about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community history, how it suffers harassment, prejudices, school difficulties, policies that are in place to assist students, as well as some possible solutions to assist in the education setting.
When I think about diversity in the world I too think about diversity when it comes to sexual orientation. Sometimes I think -- How is sexual identity developed? What influences who we become sexually? Why is there such diversity in sexual orientation? To be quite frank, there are no correct or incorrect answers to these questions. The idea of sexual orientation and behavior is a very complex one. What was true in the past is certainly different than the norm today. When I researched the various psychological theories and methodologies of measuring one’s sexuality, naturally I came across the work of Dr. Alfred Kinsey, the creator of the Kinsey scale.
Polygamy is not legal in the United States; therefore, the people who practice polygamy have to practice in private. Anything that is illegal is steered away from. The people who were either raised in a polygamous family or are brave enough to go against the law then only practice polygamy, which is illegal. People who are brave enough to practice polygamy may be the people who give polygamy a bad name.
In this assignment I will demonstrate my understanding of equality and diversity as a key approach to policy and practice within my setting. I will make reference to current legislation such as equal pay act, disability discrimination act, sex discrimination act and equality act. Other areas of discriminatory practice I will discuss are language and terminology, stereotyping and attitudes in relation to children and young people. I will explore anti discriminatory practice and diversity that is within the everyday role of the early years practitioners. I will also explore an area of my practice using my understanding of equality and diversity through an audit of provision to develop practice and outline any issues. The audit I will carry