Elaborate on how Judaism has adapted to changing times.
What will be an ideal response?
Early Judaism was tolerant in some ways, but it considered certain forms of sexual behavior, including homosexuality, wrong and tabooed. As Judaism adapted to changing times, some of its earlier norms also changed. For example, one branch of Judaism has become more accepting of diverse sexual techniques, such as oral sex, and also of equality for women.
As the Jewish tradition has evolved, differences in religious practices have created two main branches: Orthodox and Reform or Liberal. The former group conforms to the Torah more strictly than the Reform group. The latter group has implemented reforms, including less stringent dietary rules, recognition of women as Rabbis, and greater acceptance of sexual pleasure. Also, some Reform Jewish congregations welcome all people regardless of sexual orientation.
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a. women encourage rape by their dress and actions b. women often make false accusations about rape c. rape is not about sex, but about power and control d. rape fantasies suggest that women want to be raped in real life
What is a "BDSM" relationship?
a. A relationship where the male partner is physically and emotionally abusive to the female partner and the female partner, usually because of intimidation, submits to the male partner b. A relationship whereby neither partner comes into direct physical contact with one another but rather each partner acts as a "voyeur" while the other masturbates c. A consensual relationship between at least two couples whereby one couple, termed the "voyeur" couple, watch and become sexually aroused by the sexual activity of the other couple d. A voluntary, yet deliberately unequal partnership, whereby a "dominant" partner is more physically or emotionally controlling and the "submissive" partner is controlled
An example of the dysfunctional interaction style called defensiveness would be
a) “It’s not my fault that we’re late; you were the one who had to check your e-mail.” b) “Whatever. I don’t want to talk about it.” c) “You’re a real jerk; it’s no wonder you have no friends.” d) “You never consider my feelings, you always do what you want, and you don’t seem to care about me at all.”
The intrauterine device (IUD) prevents pregnancy by
A. killing sperm as they enter the fallopian tubes. B. creating a uterine environment toxic to sperm and eggs. C. disabling the cilia that facilitate the passage of the eggs. D. preventing sperm from entering the vagina.