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emmaloldman wrote

Monogamy is oppressive just insofar as it is a norm that is imposed upon people who don't want it...

I think this is the key point. I'm monogamous by choice...it's just how I prefer to experience relationships. However, I totally support people with other preferences.

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An_Old_Big_Tree wrote

There are a lot of people out there who think they're monogamous because (in substantial ways) they don't know that there are other ways to be.

It's not enough just to support people with other preferences, but to tackle the shape of society such that people's preferences aren't predetermined by normativity.

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emmaloldman wrote

Great point! However, my monogamy is deeply personal and a product of my own choices rather than a socialized normative prescription. I do understand the latter absolutely exists though and should be challenged whenever possible.

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