Four challenging articles for you on this fine first Monday of April. Here we go…
The Sexual Ethic of Consent
We need more than consent as the predominant sexual ethic. Quoted in this article:
“Nonconsensual sex is always wrong, full stop. But that doesn’t mean consensual sex is always right. Even sex that is agreed to can be harmful to an individual, their partner or to society at large.”
Question: How did this article help you think about the ethics of the sexual revolution?
Emmitt Till
Check out this reflection on African American history, specifically the murder of Emmitt Till. Quoted: “As I reflect on my time touring this museum, I am struck by my own ignorance of the rich history of African-Americans and the stories of these brave Americans.”
Question: How does this man’s reflection lead you to understanding? Empathy?
Identity Politics
How much do we understand identity as a root of political debate? The answer could tell us a lot.
Question: How does this article make you think about political divide and what frames it?
Zero Covid
China still has a Zero Covid approach. Wow. This article will show you just how differently some places operate.
Question: Why do you think these types of differences exist?