The Cultural Taboo of Promiscuity and Repression

In this engaging and entertaining summary, Marcusa explores the cultural taboo of promiscuity throughout history. He argues that while monogamy has been beneficial for society in the past, technological advancements in birth control have created a different world. Marcusa believes that people no longer need to repress their desires and live desperate lives. He questions whether this taboo still serves a purpose in modern times and suggests that it is time for society's norms to change.