Sexual Double Standards

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Outline 1. Sexual Double Standards a. Causes repressed sexuality. b. Is public opinion not fact. c. Set unjustly towards women. 2. Traditional concepts of the sexual double standard. d. Two sets of standards. e. Based on genders assets. 3. Modern Women f. More a provider than provided. g. Workforce involvement has risen. h. More independent than before. 4. The Struggle. i. Women are sexual repressed. j. Women are stigmatized for sexual liberalness. k. Men are encouraged to engage in frequent sexual acts. 5. Studies of the Double Standard. l. I. Reiss provided first extensive social study of the sexual double standard. m. Results proved the double standard. n. Results also proved an increase in acceptance of gender equality. 6. Sexual activeness studies amongst Men and Women. o. Men engage in sex at younger age. p. No repercussions for men’s actions. q. Men are encouraged to have sex more often to boost ego amongst peers. r. Women are chastised for and labeled for frequent sex acts. 7. Student surveys regarding sex and virginity. s. Men show boost in self-esteem. t. Women show a decrease in self-esteem. 8. Damages caused by sexual double standard. u. Psychological damage. v. Physical damage 9. Explanation of who allows the double standard. w. Women allow double standard by allowing it to affect them mentally. 10. Conclusion. x. Women should accept themselves for who they are and not worry about others opinions. Sexual Double Standards: Ridiculous and Outrageous. It is very unfortunate that we as a society have continually repressed our sexuality because of standards set by people unbeknownst to us. Instead of being able to freely do as one

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