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Monogamy

Feb 9, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Ellie's Bachelor Obsession

  • Ellie Anderson loves and critiques the Bachelor franchise.
  • She enjoys its cringeworthy moments, yet finds it elicits genuine emotions.
INSIGHT

Polyamory in Monogamy's Clothing

  • The Bachelor showcases society's monogamy ideology, despite not strictly adhering to it.
  • It's polyamory disguised as monogamy, with contestants competing for one person while dating many.
INSIGHT

Mono-Normativity

  • Monogamy is deeply ingrained in American culture, despite high adultery rates.
  • This "mono-normativity" assumes everyone thrives in dyadic relationships, neglecting other forms of love.
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