Current modalities of sexual relations in the West. History and characteristics of non -monogamies and their contributions to reflection on the ethics of relationships

Abstract

This work describes the modalities of sex affective relationship in our current west. Analyze the historical conditions of the emergence of non -monogamic relationship modalities and its ties with feminism and other historical, social and political changes and movements. He explains how the polymorge collective takes over from the homosexual and trans collective in the struggle for the conquest of new freedoms and rights. Describe the differences between monogamy as a system and as a practice; and the differences between ethical and non -ethical monogamy. It encompasses under the denomination of "ethical relations" different types of relational agreements: ethical monogamy, open couple, polyamor and relational anarchy (infidelity is radically excluded from these modalities, which are explicitly agreed by all the people involved). While ethical monogamy is an existing and implemented option by many couples, most of the learning of ethical relationships come from non -exclusive relationships, surely because, being a totally marginal relationship modality in the monogamous heterocispatriarchal system, Monogamo, It needs much more reflection, dialogue and agreed agreements. This work also traces the learning and awareness enhanced by these new relationship modalities and proposes a map of proposals to build more egalitarian and careful relationships, with greater degrees of freedom and development, both personal and linking.