Sexual Double Standards

As referred to in the article, “Alcohol Use, Hookng-Up, Condom Use: Is There a Sexual Double Standard?” written by Tina M. Penhollow, Michael Young, and Tonychris Nnaka, they define a sexual double standard as the conceptualization that men and women are judged differently relative to the same behavior (2017). This article explains that double standard not only is seen in sexuality, but other things like condom and alcohol usage. According to the article, there are distinctions of alcoholic drinks based on gender; women are typically known for consuming wine and champagne while men drink beer and liquor. When a woman gets drunk, they get criticized of having poor character and are considered provocative. Men who consume alcohol on the other

They all agreed that a man’s sexual activity is tolerated, encouraged, and rewarded while a woman’s sexuality is restricted. Women have been judged more harshly and attacked with offensive words by others more than men. With my research, I want to figure out what society from this specific year thinks of regarding sexual double standard and the considerations of sexual activity amongst genders (2015). This article along with the first one tie together because they both specify men typically have a lot more freedom than women “and are evaluated with more acceptance and tolerance related to sexual behaviors and number of sexual partners compared to women who engage in the same behaviors (2017).” Although double standard is clear, past research has proven that there is a shifting going on with the word “slut,” but I want to find out if this shift has shifted completely and the word is now equally offensive to both men and

The most important concern that I will be cautious about is emotional harm. I am aware that some of my participants may have encountered some awful experiences in their past like bullying, rape, sexual harassment and assault, therefore, I will do anything in my power to minimize any kind of discomfort or possible emotional harm to all of my participants. First and foremost, I will hand out consent forms that will let my potential participants know what my survey will consist of, the instructions regarding my survey, and it will also provide them with phone numbers they can contact in case of an emotional emergency. The participants will also be informed that my surveys will be completely anonymous and their privacy will be protected. They will not be allowed to provide me with their names or any type of signatures on the survey sheet. My survey will only be given to those who are willing and are comfortable enough to answer the question related to my topic. Any participants who feel any kind of discomfort, at any given time while taking the survey, will have their full right to withdraw and leave the room. If any further assistance is needed, I will be sure to make arranges, escort them to the school counselor’s office if needed, or provide them with phone numbers that will help them with their emotional