Today's prevailing manipulation operates through commodifying comfort, convenience, and entertainment. Relinquishing many of our rights is more often tied to seeking these easeful and pleasurable experiences rather than safeguarding our security and survival. Consequently, we find ourselves subject to manipulation, albeit not to the same extent, due to the broader reach of influence in our interconnected world compared to earlier eras when manipulation was localised primarily to regions like Russia and Eastern Europe.
While we have not yet experienced the same level of manipulation concerning essential needs such as sustenance over the past six decades, we have been considerably influenced by sexuality. The sexual liberation movement, for instance, has significantly shaped cultural attitudes and behaviours. This movement, aligned with communist and Marxist ideologies, has sought to untether individuals from traditional moral and ethical boundaries, making them more malleable and easier to control.
The stigma surrounding virginity and the notion that being a virgin is viewed negatively stem from a complex interplay of factors. In a society marked by its descent into chaos, the emphasis on instant gratification and sexual indulgence has intensified. Amid this backdrop, those who hold steadfast to their values and resist engaging in promiscuity are often labelled as unusual or reclusive. The prevailing culture prioritises immediate pleasure and self-indulgence and perceives such individuals as outliers.
To this end, the erosion of boundaries and ethical standards, particularly concerning sexuality, has propagated a culture of chaos rather than order. A pattern emerges where traditional values and roles are overturned, contributing to a sense of societal upheaval. This shift is emblematic of the broader movement toward chaos and the rejection of established norms.
A struggle between the forces of order and chaos characterises our present reality. The commodification of pleasure and the erosion of traditional values have propelled society into disarray. Amid this chaos, individuals who choose a path of self-discipline and adherence to higher principles face ridicule and marginalisation. Nevertheless, within this turmoil, the potential for personal growth and transformation emerges—a beacon of hope amid the prevailing disorder.
