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We should teach general ethics to both men and women, but sexual relationships themselves must not be policed. Sex, like the city streets, would be risk-free only in totalitarian regimes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching ethics is important, but regulating sexual relationships can lead to oppression.
In this quote, Camille Paglia argues that while it is essential to educate individuals about ethics, trying to control sexual relationships goes against the spirit of freedom. She compares the regulation of sex to enforcing safety in a totalitarian state, suggesting that true freedom allows for risk and choice in personal relationships.
Themes
EthicsFreedomRelationshipsSexualityRiskEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on gender studies, this quote could highlight the importance of personal freedom in sexual expression.
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