Posts by Anscombe
Ask Anscombe: Is Virginity a Social Construct?
The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Dear Anscombe, Is virginity a social construct? It may on the outset seem reasonable to first establish a definition of virginity before answering the question. A widely-accepted definition of a virgin is “someone who has not had sex,” but this is a flawed…
Read MoreAsk Anscombe: Does Marriage Even Make Sense Anymore?
The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Dear Anscombe, I recently read an article in Medium entitled “Does Marriage Even Make Sense Anymore?” The author writes that, on the one hand, the desire for marriage boils down to a desire for social validation and personal security – “we’re happier with…
Read MoreAsk Anscombe: What About Porn?
The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Dear Anscombe, Is pornography bad for you and why? Even before we get to the question of whether porn is helpful or harmful, let’s talk about just how widespread it is in our society. At least thirty percent of all internet data transfer…
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