Love's Coming-of-Age: A series of papers on the relations of the sexes by Carpenter
"Love's Coming-of-Age: A Series of Papers on the Relations of the Sexes" by Edward Carpenter is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century that explores the complex dynamics between men and women. The book delves into themes of sexuality, love, and the social constructs surrounding gender relations, advocating for a more open and liberated understanding of these topics. Carpenter reflects on the development of love and the transformation ofrelationships as society evolves. The beginning of the text introduces key ideas regarding the universal nature of sexual passion and how it is often constrained by societal norms and expectations. Carpenter discusses the conflicting instincts that arise in individuals as they navigate their desires and moral consciousness. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the innate qualities of love, which transcend mere physicality, and suggests that a genuine understanding of sex and affection must be cultivated through education and open dialogue. Carpenter's work calls for a transformation of societal views on love and sexuality, emphasizing the need for both men and women to embrace a more profound and conscious approach to their relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carpenter, Edward, 1844-1929 |
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| Title | Love's Coming-of-Age: A series of papers on the relations of the sexes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | The sex-passion -- Man, the ungrown -- Woman, the serf -- Woman in freedom -- Marriage: a retrospect -- Marriage: a forecast -- The intermediate sex -- The free society -- Some remarks on the early star and sex worships -- Notes: On the primitive group-marriage. On jealousy. On the family. On preventative checks to population. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Sex |
| Subject | Sexual ethics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63081 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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