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ORIGINAL: Darcyandthedark

I once saw the definition (and this is a loose translation, not exact) that a free woman gives up her rights to slavery for the right to have children and a slave gives up birth to be enslaved.

the.dark.

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ORIGINAL: Darcyandthedark

I once saw the definition (and this is a loose translation, not exact) that a free woman gives up her rights to slavery for the right to have children and a slave gives up birth to be enslaved.
 
the.dark.

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ORIGINAL: colouredin

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ORIGINAL: Darcyandthedark

I once saw the definition (and this is a loose translation, not exact) that a free woman gives up her rights to slavery for the right to have children and a slave gives up birth to be enslaved.

the.dark.

what if a woman doesnt want to be a slave or have children? Sorry I dont spect you to answer i was just pondering

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isn't in line with Gorean perceptions of Gorean women.

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ORIGINAL: colouredin

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ORIGINAL: Darcyandthedark

I once saw the definition (and this is a loose translation, not exact) that a free woman gives up her rights to slavery for the right to have children and a slave gives up birth to be enslaved.

the.dark.

what if a woman doesnt want to be a slave or have children? Sorry I dont spect you to answer i was just pondering

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

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ORIGINAL: Leatherist

There is a clear Gorean distinction between a woman suitable in status and demeanor to bear free Hiers-and a woman to be used as property. It's like comparing apples and oranges-a distinction the majority in this thread seem to be missing.

Hense the suggestion that it might be more appropriate to ask it of goreans in the gorean forums. We be a bit clueless out here!

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ORIGINAL: Leatherist

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ORIGINAL: Darcyandthedark

I once saw the definition (and this is a loose translation, not exact) that a free woman gives up her rights to slavery for the right to have children and a slave gives up birth to be enslaved.
 
the.dark.

 
Free women still had considerable power in thier society. They were only under contract on a yearly basis-and could leave at the end of that period. And thier partner would suffer considerable loss in face if they did. Only about ten percent of the overall population were enslaved.

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ORIGINAL: Leatherist

I may get flamed by the men for saying this-but free Women were held accountable to the same conditions of honor. Slaves had none. Nor could they.

As such, there were levels of respect that had to be accorded to free women-where you could ignore it with a slave.

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  "You were not struck for such and absurd reason," I said, "You are, after all a free woman, and free women are entitled to insult, and attempt to demean and destroy men. It is one of their freedoms, unless men, of course, should decide to take it from them. You were struck rather, because you were attempting to manipulate me." She nodded, putting her head down."Page 422 - Mercenaries of Gor

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ORIGINAL: Justme696

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ORIGINAL: Leatherist

I may get flamed by the men for saying this-but free Women were held accountable to the same conditions of honor. Slaves had none. Nor could they.

As such, there were levels of respect that had to be accorded to free women-where you could ignore it with a slave.

they were respected indeed. But the view changes a bit from book to book.
There is always the tone to let them be slaves. A female needs it to be happy.
In the link in my previous post...you see different views on the free woman.

i remember in the first book I read (kajira of gor or slave girl of gor, I think). That a high official tells a free woman she is only granted to be free..because He wishes it.

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  "You were not struck for such and absurd reason," I said, "You are, after all a free woman, and free women are entitled to insult, and attempt to demean and destroy men. It is one of their freedoms, unless men, of course, should decide to take it from them. You were struck rather, because you were attempting to manipulate me." She nodded, putting her head down."Page 422 - Mercenaries of Gor

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ORIGINAL: kittinSol

How do they do contraception [:-] ? I mean, do slaves get overactomies? Do slaves get free botox injections when they start getting on a bit?

I wonder how the men deal with erectile disfunction, come a certain age... and what about body odour? Is it true that Gor guys are particularly well endowed with sweat glands (all that glistening over pumping muscle)?

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ORIGINAL: kittinSol

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

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ORIGINAL: Leatherist

There is a clear Gorean distinction between a woman suitable in status and demeanor to bear free Hiers-and a woman to be used as property. It's like comparing apples and oranges-a distinction the majority in this thread seem to be missing.

Hense the suggestion that it might be more appropriate to ask it of goreans in the gorean forums. We be a bit clueless out here!

Don't you just love being compared to fruits? Apples and oranges, grapefruits and melons, squash and pumpkins...

PS: incidentally, the old "mother or whore" theme is old.

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ORIGINAL: kittinSol

How do they do contraception [:-] ? I mean, do slaves get overactomies? Do slaves get free botox injections when they start getting on a bit?

I wonder how the men deal with erectile disfunction, come a certain age... and what about body odour? Is it true that Gor guys are particularly well endowed with sweat glands (all that glistening over pumping muscle)?

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ORIGINAL: kittinSol

How do they do contraception [:-] ? I mean, do slaves get overactomies? Do slaves get free botox injections when they start getting on a bit?

I wonder how the men deal with erectile disfunction, come a certain age... and what about body odour? Is it true that Gor guys are particularly well endowed with sweat glands (all that glistening over pumping muscle)?