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 A

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe agreed. "I guess if there was more than one other person in the relationship, then cheating probably wouldn't be an option."

Still, the idea of sharing Cole didn't set well with her.

Re: Group A

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

"In theory," she points out, "you know what some men are like."

((I have to disappear for a few hours shortly))

Re: Group A

[sensethevisions]

"Women can be just as bad as men in that respect," she said with some emphasis. "Humans are flawed."


[[OOC: NP. We should probably have them talk at some point. ;) ]]

Re: Group A

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

She looked away wincing, "um yeah good point."

((yeah I'm gonna start a post this evening cos Piper needs to talk to her too *fears*))

Re: Group A

[sensethevisions]

"In a situation like this polyamory stuff, you have to be just as careful to not hurt each other as there has to be a certain level of trust involved."



[[It won't be *that* bad.]]

Re: Group A

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

"Yeah I guess as long as everyone knows what to expect and where they stand it could work out okay."

Re: Group A

[sensethevisions]

"Honesty and trust in the relationship becomes even more important in this kind of an arrangement."

Re: Group A

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

She nodded in agreement, "yeah I guess so, cos trusting two or more people that much is probably harder than just trusting one. Plus like you said there's more chance of jealousy if all partners aren't treated equally."

Re: Group A

[sensethevisions]

"Exactly. You have to find a balance between all involved."

Re: Group A

[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

Alanna hovered.