Outline the view that there are no rights and wrongs in sexual ethics:To what extent if any is it permissible to claim that sexual ethics should be linked to religion.

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Sarah Keogh

Outline the view that there are no rights and wrongs in sexual ethics:

     Sexual ethics encompasses a wide variety of issues including, abortion, contraception, homosexuality, bisexuality, transexuality, marriage, cohabitation, masturbation, sexual acts, rape, prostitution, sex with animals and pornography.

     A modern perspective on sexual ethics is that mutual consent of any form of sex is morally acceptable. It is seen as a positive, pleasurable and physical experience. Negotiated between the relevant parties, it falls outside religious teachings; marriage is also viewed as not being prerequisite. The freedom of the individual is valued as the most important aspect; therefore there is an increasing idea that any form of sex with mutual consent is morally acceptable.

     A major sexual revolution took place in the second half of the twentieth century. Our society has become saturated with sexual stimulation, in films, television, advertising and magazines. Sex has become the idol of our times. This attitude has allowed sex to be enjoyed by everyone, irrespective of the consequences. It is the person’s freedom and their viewpoint regarding sexual ethics which is the most important; making any viewpoint acceptable.

     Sex has become a commodity for everyone and for everyone to enjoy. There is a separation of personal emotions and attachments, and it has become almost like a game for some people. For example, one could argue that it is all about getting to the highest level, to gain better, greater sex, to achieve more satisfaction, and to experiment with something different. This can therefore lead to an addiction which can become destructive. There is no thought for the extreme emotions, which sex can induce, therefore no regard for any relationship or a relationship breakdown. For example, it’s okay to commit adultery. Sexual ethics is all for the individual and satisfying a need, as long as there is mutual consent and this is neither right or wrong however acceptable.  

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To what extent if any is it permissible to claim that sexual ethics should be linked to religion.

     Any human behaviour taken to access without boundaries has the potential to become very destructive in an individuals life.

     Alongside the sexual revolution, a more alarming revolution has also taken place. Marriage and family life is starting to break down; the impact on emotional mental health is starting to become a problem, it is seen especially among children involved in parental break-ups.

     These changes in attitudes to marriage and sex involve ...

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