Does this article describe a completely different generation, or has this subculture always been there but completely out of my sight? The hookup culture was always present on campus when I was an undergrad and grad student but I didn't think it was this bad. Since moving to HK, I've met a few bankers and now I look at them a little askance even if they are Christian ....
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Imho, this article does not describe the moral degeneration of women per se. Based on public perceptions of what is morally acceptable, women are now just "more like" men. Where previously men were the only ones who could deny the consequences of extramarital sex (e.g. "How can you prove the baby is mine?"?), birth control and better economic opportunities now allow women to enjoy the same access to extramarital sex too, which is why I think we see more prevalent "sexual freedom" in general. This article also points out that in general, women are still stigmatized if they hookup more often while men are not condemned for similar behavior.
Of course, both Christian men and women are held to higher standards. But clearly, women are still more scrutinized, policed, and punished in general. And note also the kinds of conversations and bragging about sexual exploits that women have to put up with in the banking culture. I'm pretty sure men are not subjected to women's tales about their sexual exploits on a regular basis in their workplaces. Imho, such talk counts as sexual harassment.
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Afterthought
Imho, this article does not describe the moral degeneration of women per se. Based on public perceptions of what is morally acceptable, women are now just "more like" men. Where previously men were the only ones who could deny the consequences of extramarital sex (e.g. "How can you prove the baby is mine?"?), birth control and better economic opportunities now allow women to enjoy the same access to extramarital sex too, which is why I think we see more prevalent "sexual freedom" in general. This article also points out that in general, women are still stigmatized if they hookup more often while men are not condemned for similar behavior.
Of course, both Christian men and women are held to higher standards. But clearly, women are still more scrutinized, policed, and punished in general. And note also the kinds of conversations and bragging about sexual exploits that women have to put up with in the banking culture. I'm pretty sure men are not subjected to women's tales about their sexual exploits on a regular basis in their workplaces. Imho, such talk counts as sexual harassment.
a very disturbing article. Will pass on the link thought to my church youth advisers (not the youth or youth leaders) as the youth are wrestling with dating and relationship issues for a church presentation
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