Human Sexuality: Revolution and Counterrevolution

Human Sexuality: Revolution and Counterrevolution

There are quite a few people within the United States who feel that sexuality is something to be cherished. In fact, I would argue that some people who feel sexuality should be openly expressed with whomever they are attracted to, and even some who feel that saving their first sexual encounter until after marriage, both value sexuality. On the other hand there are people favoring promiscuity, and others favoring abstinence, who devalue sexuality, and avoid frank discussions on the topic. The sexual revolution, starting in the nineteen twenties, and coming to a head in the nineteen sixties, was not only a catalyst for an increase in sexual promiscuity, but also an increase in discussions regarding sex. The sexual counter revolution, discussed in the textbook, widely discouraged frank discussion on the topic, and also pursued a more reserved and traditional practice of sexuality. There were many positive as well as negative aspects that resulted from the sexual revolution. The counter revolution, on the other hand, produced either negative or neutral results.
The sexual revolution, while being abhorred by many believing in strict codes of abstinence, has resulted in positive outcomes, that even they may enjoy today. One of the better aspects produced was a more positive outlook on ones own sexuality. While many of the more conservative individuals in our society promote abstinence, there is no way of telling whether or not they value their sexuality or believe in discussion. There may be many that do. Another positive outcome of the sexual revolution was the ability, for those who wanted it, to pursue individuals they found attractive. If what would be considered positive for the partners involved, being happiness, pleasure, and fulfillment, many people have valued and respected the people with whom they have copulated, and felt it to be incredibly fulfilling and pleasurable. By not discussing sexuality, and regarding the fact that even in the strictest...

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