Lucia (4C) assignment 4

Qn 1: Is the BNW model of sex without strings attached and no concern about procreation, an acceptable one for today’s world?

We believe that the BNW model of sex without strings attached and no concern about procreation is not an acceptable one for today’s society. In BNW, Fanny accuses Lenina by saying that, “It's such horribly bad form to go on and on like this with one man.” Also, Fanny says “And you know how strongly the D.H.C. objects to anything intense or long-drawn. Four months of Henry Foster, without having another man–why, he'd be furious if he knew …” This shows that the society in BNW gives no thought for any form of emotional attachment, to the point of criticizing it. It is clear that to them, sex is only to fulfill their desires and nothing more. However, in today’s world, commitment is still very much valued and adultery is still frowned upon. Relationships still has a significant hold in today’s society. The BNW model will not be morally right in today’s world as it goes against values that have been taught since young, like commitment, loyalty and responsibility. Sex without strings attached will only cause the next generation to lack responsibility. Today’s world will frown upon such a model. Thus, we feel that the BNW model of sex without strings attached and no concerns about procreation is unacceptable in today’s world.