Sexuality and Social Inequality
Rarely does one find a society in which sex and sexuality is so broadly regulated by legislation. Ours happens to be one. Its roots are found in the religious basis of our country. For centuries, the Christian religion has suppressed sexuality and sought to regulate it. Some argue that this was done to maintain a system of male dominance throughout much of the world’s history. Differing attitudes regarding socially acceptable sexual behavior further this system of inequality. In many instances, a double standard exists for acceptable sexual behavior. For example, if a woman has sex with a large number of men, she is looked down upon, called a slut, etc. If a male does the same thing, his social repu
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Approximate Word count = 475
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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