The Strength Of Sexuality A Statement - 1425 Words

Mary Joyce Alejandrino Expository Writing Section BT Mr. Thomas P. Davis 1st Semester Paper Assignment #1 Final Draft September 15, 2014 The Strength in Sexuality To make a statement, women need to utilize a weapon that the public will respond to: sex. Sex has become a means of establishing independence and identity because of its scandalous nature. For centuries, the topic of sexual intercourse was riddled in controversy, unspoken of and hidden behind closed doors. Although sexual desires were part of the human psyche, women were discouraged from thinking, speaking, and participating in sexual acts and encouraged to remain virginal in body and mind until marriage. However, times have changed; today, women are more progressive and open to experimentation than their traditional counterparts. Sex is now explored and analyzed in order to get a better sense of understanding of the human mind and body. 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