Sociology Courses | March 28, 2006

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Sex Cultures

And then there were ten...

"So, group projects... perhaps not the best idea in hindsight, considering the amount of turnover in the student population of Fandom High."

"Instead, I am going to divide you into two groups with my fancy out-of-a-hat method."
Group A: Phoebe, Anders, Izzie, Alanna, Paige
Group B: Bel, Allie, Cally, Sawyer, Pip

"I'd like you each to show your example of a polyamorous culture, but in a context. Group A, present your culture to the class in a positive manner, as an acceptable social institution. Group B, present your culture to the class in a negative manner, and persuade us that the culture is an unacceptable social institution.

Your personal feelings may be different than your presentation, but perhaps playing Devil's Advocate might change some of your ideas on the subject. You'll be graded on the quality of your thoughts and their presentation, not on their content directly."

Comments

Re: Group B

[demonbelthazor]

"What about cults?" Bel suggested. "One where the cult leader uses love and sex to control his women followers?"

Re: Group B

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

"Or guy followers," Cally nods, "depending on personal preference and whoever is leading the cult."

Re: Group B

[demonbelthazor]

"True enough," Bel agreed. "Can we find a specific example to use, or just do a presentation in general?"

Re: Group B

[cyclopeanmerc.livejournal.com]

"What'shisname. The Russian guy. Who was stabbed, shot, poisoned, beaten, and didn't die until they tossed him into a river."

Re: Group B

[demonbelthazor]

"Or those guys in Waco...Branch-Davidians or whatever," Bel said.