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On the Lighter Side => New Theories => Topic started by: Jimbee on 31/08/2023 08:50:21

Title: Two Types of Morality.
Post by: Jimbee on 31/08/2023 08:50:21

This is a theory I've had for some time. And an observation. Did you ever notice with sexual morality and freedom, there seems to be two types. One that is androcentric. And one that is more egalitarian.

In the Middle Ages and early modern period, there was sexual freedom. But it all revolved around the man. He could almost anything he wanted. But women had a low status and few rights. Adultery, for example, could only be committed by the woman legally.

Then, and I think this may be more modern, there is a more egalitarian model. Everyone's rights matter.

I know this idea is a legal one. But is there a psychological reason for it? Maybe even something evolutionary? Especially for the first one.

Title: Re: Two Types of Morality.
Post by: Zer0 on 03/09/2023 22:23:25

Maybe the " Hunter Gatherer " role is now being Shared socioculturally.

Or perhaps We have ' Evolved " but say Maturity comes with age.
Or experiences & time.

ps - i hope & wish i shall live to see the day when " Beasts of Burden " are set Free!

Title: Re: Two Types of Morality.
Post by: hamdani yusuf on 14/01/2024 08:01:08

Quote from: Jimbee on 31/08/2023 08:50:21

Adultery, for example, could only be committed by the woman legally.

I don't think it's a factually correct statement.

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In some jurisdictions, having sexual relations with the king's wife or the wife of his eldest son constitutes treason.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adultery

The male who had sexual relations with the king's wife or the wife of his eldest son would be punished as well, and is likely be killed. The law looks like an effort by powerful people to protect their own properties.