krose wrote: Some of this has remained into more recent times. As recently as the 1970s I found a book on my father's shelf, by some supposed medical expert, that outlined how damaging to a man's health it was to have a lot of sex. It's interesting to contrast that with recent findings that show that frequent orgasms are helpful to prostate health, as well as other health benefits to both men and women.
Also, there are still athletes who will not engage in sexual activity the day of or night before a competition because they believe it saps their energy (life force?).
I have some old Readers Digests that are along the same lines. I wasn't aware that there were athletes that abstained. It's odd how these notions still linger with us in many ways. As I was reading the article I was considering some of my own thought patterns and gender stereotypes and there are definite links to these earlier thought patterns, yet, with a lot more leeway.
I actually find myself enjoying being (traditionally) feminine and have been criticized by other women for being so. I think it's difficult for both genders to just be an individual without running into the trap of being seen as too defined by traditional gender roles or seen as trying to break out of them by rebelling. Either way there appears to be criticisms.
Moniker wrote: It's odd how these notions still linger with us in many ways. As I was reading the article I was considering some of my own thought patterns and gender stereotypes and there are definite links to these earlier thought patterns, yet, with a lot more leeway.
The concept of women as a taming and domesticating influence on men is still alive and well, something that's celebrated by people like 'doctor' Laura. And I think it is still true that women are more strongly involved in religion (at least the obedience part), as a general rule. I know several guys who don't really believe, and would much rather spend their Sundays golfing and having a few beers, but they go to church and fulfill their designated 'priesthood' gender role in order to stay married and keep peace in the home.
Things have changed, but in some ways much has stayed the same.
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krose wrote:I know several guys who don't really believe, and would much rather spend their Sundays golfing and having a few beers, but they go to church and fulfill their designated 'priesthood' gender role in order to stay married and keep peace in the home.
Things have changed, but in some ways much has stayed the same.
Ya know, this is just so sad. It is just so sad that a marriage is held at ransom by one of the partners, in a power struggle involving the church. This should so NOT happen. It's an unhealthy relationship that has that sort of requirement. And it's not just the Mormons who use this kind of emotional blackmail.