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Reacting to Romanticism: Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, and Kierkegaard

Professor Kozlowski Lectures

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Societal Expectations and Female Sexuality

The chapter explores the struggles faced by women in relation to their sexuality and the conflicting societal expectations placed upon them. It highlights the absurdity of the cultural practice of encouraging women to be chaste and avoid sex, only to then expect them to become sexually active and enjoy it on their wedding night. The speaker also discusses the enigmatic nature of women's sexuality and the inward turmoil it may cause.

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