Thursday, April 11, 2013
Freud, Again.
I cannot help but ponder the notion that Freud had a personal sentiment that male superiority not only existed, but is the catalyst for all human nature. I may be completely misdirected with my impression, however, I recognized the undeniable fact that Freud cites the creation of women and God after man. His passage regarding womens' initial psyche centralized on "penis envy" and rejection of their personal genitalia/feminitiy was rather chauvinistic. To make inferences of an entire gender, encompassing ALL women, that their innate desires are to be a man and when they are unable and accept this reality, spend their lives looking up to the image of man. Was Freud simply attempting to explain the origins of the human race, that women were the "offspring" or deviation from the originator (man). Or did he operate that men were superior and determined the majority of social and emotional interactions? Did you not find this to be a component in his argument at all, am I over analyzing his content and making false evaluations?
Monday, April 8, 2013
Continuing Freud- More Personal/Biased/Judgemental Views of Mine
I had one more issue I wanted to evaluate in regard to Pansexuality: Are "sexual revolutions" just an acknowledgment of a person's innate design? How is a woman's psychology generated on the premise that sexuality determines her actions, and furthermore how much of her psychological stability is truly affected by restrictions to her sexual freedom from cultural influences? I read in a sociology paper once that by biological design women are restricted in number of sexual partners due to the length of gestation and lactation; whereas men are naturally more able to procreate rather quickly. The bonds females form with their offspring is deeper due to the length, requirements, and experiences of pregnancy and men, while the understand a responsibility to their offspring cannot identify to the same degree with their child. I have heard men say "I want to spread my seed" "Have a lot of babies", etc. Have you ever heard a woman say "I want to have as many children as I physically can with as many men as I can"? Certainly not. Some people do ascribe to this lifestyle, but I am not sure it is a result of their conscious decision, maybe just a compromise in their morals or promiscuous lifestyle. (I apologize for being judgmental, I have a daughter and have a very strong relationship with her father that we both intend to continue throughout our lives; based on our mutual belief that a strong family structure is crucial to human development and well being) I cannot understand men or women who procreate with multiple people- their actions seems reckless without any consideration for the impact it will have on the lives they create. Another issue that could be analyzed is polygamy. What are your feelings about the polygamist lifestyle in regards to physical, mental, and emotional stability of the parties involved? (including the man, the women, and the offspring).
Freud's Pansexuality
I am sure this concept outlined in Freud's theory of human nature has received an overwhelming amount of attention. (It was the first topic of class discussion today) I am referring to Pansexuality- the belief that everything in life is caused by our sexual instincts. There is an undeniable presence in modern culture of sexual innuendos, images, and blatant depictions that cause a physical and mental arousal (arousal can be dually defined in this statement) that play on our overt and suppressed desires. I have heard arguments that attempt to explain the cause of war; asserting and securing ones masculinity. Furthermore, guns stand as phallic symbols and when used in conjunction with the source of conflict (preserving masculinity and enacting dominance) serve as a visual representation of a man holding his penis.
What are the indications that relate to historical examples? There are cave drawings and Greek statues that blatantly refer to sexual matters. Can we then say that the genesis of man is due to sexual contact and that we exist to perpetuate the cycle and that all other aspects of life are generated by our basic needs?
How does the concept of Pansexuality relate to those select few who have renounced sexual encounters all together- to focus on intellectual or relational strength as opposed to coital measures?
What are the indications that relate to historical examples? There are cave drawings and Greek statues that blatantly refer to sexual matters. Can we then say that the genesis of man is due to sexual contact and that we exist to perpetuate the cycle and that all other aspects of life are generated by our basic needs?
How does the concept of Pansexuality relate to those select few who have renounced sexual encounters all together- to focus on intellectual or relational strength as opposed to coital measures?
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