Make an argument for Freud being a sexual reformer. Why was sex such a problem in Freud's day? What's your opinion of such a sexually laden theory?
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He argued that sexual desires and instincts were an inherent part of human nature and should not be repressed or denied. This was a radical departure from the Victorian era's strict moral codes and taboos surrounding sexuality. Show more…
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