Free love
Free love is a social movement that rejects marriage, which is seen as a form of social and financial bondage. The Free Love movement's initial goal was to separate the state from sexual matters such as marriage, birth control, and adultery. It claimed that such issues were the concern of the people involved, and no one else.
Many people in the early 19th century believed that marriage was an important aspect of life to "fulfill earthly human happiness." Middle-class Americans wanted the home to be a place of stability in an uncertain world. This mentality created a vision of strongly defined gender roles, which provoked the advancement of the free love movement as a contrast.
History[edit | edit source]
The term "free love" was coined by John Humphrey Noyes, the leader of the Oneida Community, a utopian group established in the 1840s. Noyes believed in a form of free love where sexual relations could be pursued without jealousy or ownership.
The free love movement was not just about sex, but also about challenging the institution of marriage. It was connected to a number of other movements, including feminism, anarchism, and socialism, all of which questioned traditional family structures and gender roles.
Criticism[edit | edit source]
The free love movement has been criticized for not taking into account the potential for exploitation and abuse in relationships. Critics argue that the movement's focus on individual freedom can lead to selfishness and disregard for the feelings and needs of others.
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