Honsoku
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There is definitely a difference in approaches towards money along gender lines, regardless of which side of the dynamic you are on. Why is it okay for a woman to cook, clean, raise children, suffer, and screw like the lowliest whore for her dominant or master but tendering money is right out? I agree with thedark that this is very much a case of social conditioning. Men are expected to provide and women expect to be provided for. This conditioning is so strong, that it tends to be interpreted in whatever means that supports the dynamic. In other words, the dynamic is stretched to fit the conditioning, and not the other way around. As to what money has to do with BDSM; money is power. Who do you think has more leverage; the guy working minimum wage at Burger King, or the unemployed multi-millionaire? Money can also represent effort. Let's change the question a bit. Instead of assuming that the dominant is a deadbeat, lets assumes that he is financially stable and has no need for your money, but your money would allow him a few extra luxuries that he otherwise would not be able to afford. Those who were hard set against "opening your wallet", is your answer still the same? If so, how do you reconcile this feeling with everything else that you are willing to do for him? What is so special about money? Honsoku
< Message edited by Honsoku -- 12/11/2007 3:05:23 PM >
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