Sex and Literature, Sex and Writing.. Why cant we talk about it?
I think there is a negative stigma attached to the word sex. I think sex is something that shouldn't be shunned or talked lightly about. Sex is sex.. ands its a great thing for the people who are willing to embrace it. Literature today, and in the past often talk about sex , some positive and some negative. I think the stigma behind the word itself, hinders authors ability to write about the topic. Some people would say that religion plays a large part in how people see sex. Others would disagree, saying that no matter what religion you are , sex is a normal and natural thing. Because of all these different views on what sex is, it makes it difficult for people to talk about. As an english major, I read a lot of literature, I see some authors that use the emotion and passion that sex can create to their advantage , and I see others who stay far away from the topic, avoiding any language that could relate to sex. Why is this? Are authors worried that talking about sex is too personal? I think its a funny that for all the authors that stay clear of sex within their pieces, there are an equal amount that use sexual innuendos or double entendres , to hint towards sex , but not directly discuss it. What is so wrong with writing and talking about sex?? Its a good thing!
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posted by Sex Talk at
3:42 PM
3 Comments:
I agree! Sex should be embraced and talked about. Authors should not be scared to talk about sex, we are in a new day and age and sex is perfectly ok to talk about.
AM
October 7, 2009 at 8:31 PM
I also agree that sex should definitely be an open subject. I think it's interesting how here in the US, our culture tells us to keep sex as a 'behind the scenes' subject while in other places, such as Europe, sex is a much more open and discussed topic. I think it would be interesting to dig deeper into this contrast and find just what it is about America's culture that has created the negative association with the word sex as opposed to other cultures' views on the same subject.
LS
October 7, 2009 at 9:08 PM
I don't believe that authors are afraid to talk about though some may very well be. It's the idea that using sex is an easy way to garner attention. I recall listening to an interview on a band, they said that using sex in the lyrics was to easy.
October 20, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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