The Nuclear Family
I just saw the film Kinsey and it sparked an idea from me.
Why does society place so much emphasis on the idea of societial institutions? On the way home,
the question of political office arose. If one has all of the correct criteria to run for a position,
why do the American people (and this probably also pertains to other civilizations)insist on looking at extraneous details? For example, if a devoted citizen who was unmarried ran for a public office that his or her constitutions regarded as heavily important, would the fact that the candidate was unmarried hurt her chances at such office? Yes, unfortunately it would. Too much emphasis is placed on the idea of the nuclear family. Women are expected to have and want children. She and her husband are supposed to have 2.4 children, a cocker-spaniel, and a home with a white picket fence. I would go further into it and the stupidity of such dependance on such institutions, but I'm tired. It is just dumb that when votes for a person, one is voting for her character and family as well.
May I just remind all of you that one of the best rulers of all time was indeed unmarried? This ruler engaged in sex but never married. This individual placed high emphasis on science, literature, and art as vital facets to perserving society. This person's legacy is still felt today in the nation the individual served.
Who is this person? Queen Elizabeth I.
Enough. Goodnight.
Why does society place so much emphasis on the idea of societial institutions? On the way home,
the question of political office arose. If one has all of the correct criteria to run for a position,
why do the American people (and this probably also pertains to other civilizations)insist on looking at extraneous details? For example, if a devoted citizen who was unmarried ran for a public office that his or her constitutions regarded as heavily important, would the fact that the candidate was unmarried hurt her chances at such office? Yes, unfortunately it would. Too much emphasis is placed on the idea of the nuclear family. Women are expected to have and want children. She and her husband are supposed to have 2.4 children, a cocker-spaniel, and a home with a white picket fence. I would go further into it and the stupidity of such dependance on such institutions, but I'm tired. It is just dumb that when votes for a person, one is voting for her character and family as well.
May I just remind all of you that one of the best rulers of all time was indeed unmarried? This ruler engaged in sex but never married. This individual placed high emphasis on science, literature, and art as vital facets to perserving society. This person's legacy is still felt today in the nation the individual served.
Who is this person? Queen Elizabeth I.
Enough. Goodnight.