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| − | The '''sexual revolution''' of the 1950s and 1960s was based on the ideas of three men: [[Sigmund Freud]], [[Alfred Kinsey]], | + | The '''sexual revolution''' of the 1950s and 1960s was based on the ideas of three men: [[Sigmund Freud]], [[Alfred Kinsey]], and [[Hugh Hefner]]. |
Freud claimed that sexual desire could not be controlled or channeled without causing harm to one's psyche. In his model of [[mental illness]], [[repression]] would lead to [[neurosis]], because of the dictates of the [[unconscious mind]]. | Freud claimed that sexual desire could not be controlled or channeled without causing harm to one's psyche. In his model of [[mental illness]], [[repression]] would lead to [[neurosis]], because of the dictates of the [[unconscious mind]]. | ||
Kinsey falsely claimed that 10% of American men were [[homosexual]]. Kinsey's percentage was seized upon by [[Harry Hay]], the father of the homosexual "civil rights" movement, urging that homosexuality be seen no longer as an act of sodomy but as a 10% minority class. | Kinsey falsely claimed that 10% of American men were [[homosexual]]. Kinsey's percentage was seized upon by [[Harry Hay]], the father of the homosexual "civil rights" movement, urging that homosexuality be seen no longer as an act of sodomy but as a 10% minority class. | ||
| + | *Alfred Kinsey purported to show that aberrant sexual behaviors such as homosexuality, pedophilia, bestiality and incest were much more common than had been previously thought. In fact, Kinsey stated that 95% of the American male population regularly engaged in deviant sexual behavior, and that the only difference between the average man and a sex offender is that the latter got caught. He also said that sexual promiscuity was normal, children are sexual from birth and that rape is one of the most "forgettable" crimes against women.<ref>[http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/duke/041202 The re-whitewashing of pedophile Alfred Kinsey], Selwyn Duke December 2, 2004.</ref> | ||
Hefner's "playboy philosophy" was merely a retread of [[Hedonism]], an entirely self-centered pleasure-based life (see also [[Utilitarianism]]). | Hefner's "playboy philosophy" was merely a retread of [[Hedonism]], an entirely self-centered pleasure-based life (see also [[Utilitarianism]]). | ||
Revision as of 21:08, May 8, 2007
The sexual revolution of the 1950s and 1960s was based on the ideas of three men: Sigmund Freud, Alfred Kinsey, and Hugh Hefner.
Freud claimed that sexual desire could not be controlled or channeled without causing harm to one's psyche. In his model of mental illness, repression would lead to neurosis, because of the dictates of the unconscious mind.
Kinsey falsely claimed that 10% of American men were homosexual. Kinsey's percentage was seized upon by Harry Hay, the father of the homosexual "civil rights" movement, urging that homosexuality be seen no longer as an act of sodomy but as a 10% minority class.
- Alfred Kinsey purported to show that aberrant sexual behaviors such as homosexuality, pedophilia, bestiality and incest were much more common than had been previously thought. In fact, Kinsey stated that 95% of the American male population regularly engaged in deviant sexual behavior, and that the only difference between the average man and a sex offender is that the latter got caught. He also said that sexual promiscuity was normal, children are sexual from birth and that rape is one of the most "forgettable" crimes against women.[1]
Hefner's "playboy philosophy" was merely a retread of Hedonism, an entirely self-centered pleasure-based life (see also Utilitarianism).
The sexual revolution gained great traction in the 1960's with the invention of the birth control pill, and in the 1970's with the legalization of abortion, as these helped separate sexual activity from the consequence of pregnancy.
Problems with sexually transmitted diseases, notably herpes and the AIDS epidemic, served to dampen these activities, by creating an obvious drawback to promiscuity.
References
- ↑ The re-whitewashing of pedophile Alfred Kinsey, Selwyn Duke December 2, 2004.
