A war broke out on a forum I was on earlier over whether being a promiscuous woman is empowering and feministic, or degrading and a poor influence. So, which one is it?
2007-05-21 16:50:24 · 29 answers · asked by rianna 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
degrading. I believe a woman can have self-respect and not be a feminist.
2007-05-21 16:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by radames 2 · 5⤊ 6⤋
Degrading. A woman being comfortable in her sexuality and feeling sexy is a good thing. There is nothing wrong with sexual freedom.
But being promiscuous is a different story. In my opinion it is not good for anybody, man or woman.
I fail to see liberation or empowerment in casual sex. By being promiscuous a woman is turning herself into a sex toy and exploiting herself; something women have tried to overcome, why turn yourself into a sex object when women should be seen as more?
Not to mention the fact that no matter how careful you are having multiple sexual partners puts you at an increased risk for STD's, some of which you can have for a while without even knowing it; not exactly empowering.
2007-05-22 04:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ms.Eyre 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Degrading, for the most part.
Why don't we look at how women later end up feeling after having promiscuous sex? For some, perhaps it is empowering. For others, particularly those who end up with an STD or pregnant, it may be degrading. I think it kind of has to be a retrospective diagnosis, and it will be different for each woman.
However, I should note that men have waited for centuries to have women agree to meaningless, relationship-free sex. I'm not so sure we should all happily oblige to prove how "liberated" we all are, unless we truly want to in the first place.
2007-05-22 12:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Junie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is either...if I have to choose from what you have offered as choices. Firstly, we need to agree upon the age group to which you refer. Promiscuity at a very early age is neither of the two options you suggest. For women who are of legal age to be sexually active, and responsible enough to cope with their actions emotionally and psychologically, again, is neither empowering nor degrading.
Promiscuity is born out of many different emotions...the need to be loved, the need to be popular, a heightened sexual appetite...and the list goes on. Empowerment comes through achievement...and I wouldn't suggest that promiscuity is an achievement. And degrading? That is a value judgement...and has no place in this discussion.
Frankly, promiscuity is a personal choice...and one that should not be judged by others...
2007-05-22 02:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
definately degrading. I am quite the hottie if I say so myself, and I find it much more empowering to restrain and subdue my sexual prowess. It is so special, and it is for only one special person. Being promiscuous is the opposite, it is being out of control, it is dangerous and it is showing poor or no respect for the most majestic machine ever made: your human body.
2007-05-25 15:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by Indy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it's a little of both--interesting dichotomy.
A woman THINKS she's empowered by choosing to live her life how she sees fit, but in reality she's degrading herself, by allowing men to USE her. Gone are the days when men had to all but promise marriage to get into bed with a woman--now people are hooking up right and left.
2007-05-21 18:17:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
being promiscuous is definitely degrading...of course it depends on which age group you were talking with, and how religious a person is. as to what their response would be Those older usually have stronger morals, closer family ties, and were disciplined. Those in the femaninist movement would think more about power and how to get it, even though getting it thru promiscuity is not ethical., and that's why I'd say their morals are weak. Those in the younger group would be more promiscuous because the moral rules of their parents were lax because of time constraints. There is no final answer when you have several groups with different mindsets "trying to prove" their point by arm twisting. And, it would be the people from the feminist movement doing the arm twisting because of aggressiveness. The fact is that everyone has their own opinion, and it's ok for everyone to have their own opinion.
2007-05-21 17:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by sophieb 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Yes and no. I think it can be empowering for a woman to have sex when she wants to without worrying about her "reputation."
On the other hand, a woman who sleeps with every guy who comes along in a desperate quest for affection is setting herself up to be degraged.... especially if she lets the guys talk her out of using protection.
2007-05-22 01:54:31 · answer #8 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say that there are double standards in this country about women and sexuality. We high five men and look down on women. The truth is both males and females need sex. It is a truly human thing and it is a wonderful experience. So I say it is empowering. As a male I find sex to be the most empowering thing I have found. When you are with a women in that way, you have a bonding and empowering experience. I hope it is the same for women and I believe the double standard should be dropped.
2007-05-21 16:59:06 · answer #9 · answered by The Law 2 · 5⤊ 4⤋
What happened to self respect? I respect myself too much to be a one night stand. I will not be used like that. Any man who wants to go there with me will have to prove he is worthy.
Promiscuous women may think that it is okay or whatever but they are abusing their bodies and their minds by letting a man that they don't know use them even if they think they are using the man. But whatever, they are the ones who have to face themselves in the mirror every day and if they are happy with their reflection then so be it.
2007-05-25 16:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by bobbijoslin 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The promiscuity isn't the determining factor in my opinion. It is how she deals with all of the people involved or who come directly involved with afterwards. Basically, an empowered person is someone with a high opinion of himself or herself and a degraded person is someone that is ashamed of their actions.
If someone calls you a sl*t and you act ashamed of having sex with someone that they know you had sex with then you've just become a sl*t. But, if someone calls you a **** and you ignore the comment and keep doing what ever it was that you were doing and people will know that you are someone that knows who she is and there isn't anything that they can say to make you act any differently.
2007-05-21 17:14:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋