https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt Human Sexuality en-us 2018-01-18 17:48:41 UTC 2018-04-22 03:58:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecookie.png mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/222638590 In an effort to be more gender inclusive, a high school in Massachusetts has asked students to not use the word "freshmen". Instead, they suggest students use "first-year students" to describe the new incoming students.
Do you think it is unreasonable for the school to ask students to not use the word "freshmen"?]]> 2018-01-18 22:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/222638590 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/225333332 This article, written by a man, commentates on the churches involvement in the objectification of women, specifically dealing with the issue of modesty.

"Since at least the 1950s, conservative evangelicalism’s overarching sexual ethic has put a substantive emphasis on “modesty” — that is, how [Christian] women dress, specifically in terms of highlighting their sensuality"

Do you believe Christian women have a duty to adhere to rules of modesty, so as not to lead others astray? What message is the church sending, to both male and female, when they support these ideas?]]> 2018-01-28 00:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/225333332 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/227809532 Georgetown University, a historically Catholic institution, has announced that they will be including separate housing options for LQTBQ students. 

“It makes a profound and radical statement that religion does not have to be mutually exclusive with the freedom to understand, challenge and grow through and with expressions of and reflection on gender and sexuality,” she said. “It says: Come as you are; be who you are; love how you do; and we’ll make a home for you.” 

What do you think about this decision on behalf of the university? What do you think about the included quote? Agree or disagree?]]> 2018-02-04 04:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/227809532 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/229351167 This article talks about a book on sex within Christianity, written by Bromleigh McCleneghan, an associate pastor in Chicago. 

She makes many assertions pertaining to sex and sexuality in the Christian faith, pointing out her interpretations of Biblical texts pertaining to sex. The last question in the interview portion asks her about her thoughts on polygamy and she does not explicitly endorse or shut down the idea.

When it comes to intimate relationships, is a committed marriage important before sex? What are your thoughts on her final answer about polygamy and polyamory?]]> 2018-02-07 21:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/229351167 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/232208965 This video highlights some of the common gender stereotypes that males and females face in education. Even from an early age, males are geared towards STEM careers and women toward the humanities and arts. 

What stereotypes have you encountered in your education either based on things teachers have said or other students?]]> 2018-02-16 01:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/232208965 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/235031569 This article discusses valid points in the debate surrounding gender reassignment in children that are classified as intersex. This article holds the opinion that parents should wait longer before making a decision on reassignment. 

What do you think you would do in this situation if your child was born as intersexual?]]> 2018-02-24 22:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/235031569 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/235969638 This article talks about the rise of hookup culture, specifically on American college campuses. The rise of these sexual norms coincide with the association of college and drinking. "The "hook-up culture" refers to the idea that casual sexual encounters are the best or only way to engage sexually".

How do you think "hook-up culture" affects the norms and expectations of dating relationships? In college? After college? What are the harms other than the obvious, possible STI's]]> 2018-02-27 16:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/235969638 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/238160358 This article is directed at parents and their responsibility in combatting our current culture of sexual harassment. Something that we have talked about in class already is the importance of teaching young children correct anatomy terms. 

"By the end of high school, 90 percent of girls have been sexually harassed at least once – name calling, unwanted contact or bullying"

After reading the article, do you agree with the stance the article takes on parents responsibility in educating their children?]]> 2018-03-05 16:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/238160358 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/245735687 The main points of this article include:
1. Almost 1/4 Of Men Think Women Have To Be "Convinced" To Have Sex
2. 31% Of Women Have Had Unwanted Sex Because Someone Persisted
3. Too Many Men Think Alcohol Changes Everything

"As a society, we don’t prepare young people for having this conversation with others and as a result, many people struggle to separate practices they see on television or in porn from what a healthy and ethical relationship looks like. One strategy is to find ways to break through this awkwardness or hesitancy to discuss sex and to help people realize their misperceptions about sexual relationships."

Do you agree or disagree with the points of this article?]]> 2018-03-24 15:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/245735687 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/247638466 This article shares the story of a woman who survived sex trafficking as a child. I think this is so important in learning about sex and sexuality to also learn about the hard, dark side of it. In terms of sex trafficking, it is also important to remember that it is not just little girls (or boys) getting kidnapped and forced into the sex trade. Sex trafficking also includes families, becoming a generational issue that is passed down. This article is particularly important to me because I know someone who survived a similar, but much more horrific situation at the hands of her own family, justified by a crooked view of religion. Do you think that this issues is talked about enough in society? Or is it something that people are just uncomfortable with so it is not talked about?]]> 2018-04-01 02:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/247638466 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/249476141 This is yet another example of religion, specifically Christianity, being twisted to fit the agenda of the leader. This article dealt with all the sexually perverse ways this cult leader used to ultimately control his following. ]]> 2018-04-08 00:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/249476141 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/250531233 I have to say, after our discussion on rape culture, this article hits all the major points and talks about it from a man's perspective. It is powerful to hear a man talk about his realization of the part he plays in rape culture, by not acknowledging it and fighting against it.

"No woman should feel she has to explain rape culture to me just because I want to know what it is...Even my curiosity, a trait that always made me proud, was marred with the same sort of male-centric presumption that fuels rape culture. I expected to be satisfied"]]> 2018-04-11 01:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/250531233 mariah_squires https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/254099312 This is an interesting take on sexuality and those who do not identify with a specific sexuality. I talks about how being able to label oneself is so much more empowering than having a label placed on you.]]> 2018-04-22 03:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_squires/wgkknao1kwtt/wish/254099312