Sexual Promiscuity In A Streetcar Named Desire

The exposure to sexual content and nature can cause an influence on young children and even adolescents. In some cases, this can also lead to a different exposure to these sexual natures, including some that are harmful to not just the ones who suffer, but the ones who see it. In tv, movies, media almost everywhere this content is normalized, but should this content be found in a book where it can lead to bad influences? These bad influences like rape, abuse, and more can be found in some books, giving impressions that these actions are normal. For example, A Streetcar Named Desire is a work that shows these acts and they are very heavily used to . Although the heavy use of impressionable sexual content is used and can be questioned, A Streetcar

Promiscuity is a indiscrimination in the type of sexual partners one has. This not only influences the thought of sex among readers but putting the thought in their head that they can have many partners in their lifetime rather than the norm of one. Normally, this isn't bad since others are free to do as they please, but this also brings up questions of safety as well as a rise in concern of sexually transmitted diseases as well. "Not only are more teenagers deciding to abstain, but... have made abstinence a social issue" (Ingrassia). The fact that many characters or real people in media like tv and even books show these types of behaviors allow for an influence upon minds and allow this topic to become a "social issue". In this book, this content is exercised as Blanche is seen as a prostitute and follows those actions, as well as being with another man romantically. Promiscuity is seen as the rising issue in young adults life that lead to potentially harmful consequences as well as the chances of an event happening where previous mentioned behavior could

It shows not only what happens but the effects, side effects and the ultimate ending of how these are treated and handled by the victim and even others around them. Though the content holds the inappropriate context and evidence, it allows students and young adults to realize the seriousness of content and topics shown in the book. Thus, this book should not be considered a banned book even though it portrays heavy content that can be considered not suitable for young adults. This content is not avoidable and is brought up practically everyday through life. Allowing someone to not experience and fully understand why the questionable content is bad, banning it specifically will not allow a full grasp of