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Voltare -> RE: Male Doms should not have to work for a living. Discuss. (8/22/2006 10:01:59 AM)
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Wow, the subject of this thread is definately a statement on par with nails on a chalkboard (or eating paper.)
Most of the responses, naturally, have been focused on the financial aspects of work for obvious reasons. I'll touch on a couple non-financial issues.
First, strictly from the Ds context, one could argue that a submissive or slave would generally have a natural obligation to dedicate their lives to their owner/dominant. This comes by widely varying degrees, so this should really only apply to those relationships where devotion is an expectation. With this in mind, what value does this devotion have if the devoted is ultimately responsible for the well-being of the devotee? This is all too common amonst male submissives and female dominants, best known as money slaves or financial domination. From my own perspective, this seems to somehow be related to extremely poor self esteem, where the submissive feels they must somehow 'buy' themselves into the dominants good graces.
By contrast, there's seems to be a far more common dynamic amongst female submissives and male dominants, in that Ds is simply the modern incarnation of the Hunter/Gatherer instinct. The male's responsibility as the larger, stronger sex translates into the successful businessman using his mind to acheive goals (translating into wealth and power.) The hard working mechanic or factory worker, or construction worker too, demonstrates this dynamic, as the man goes to his employment, exerts a great deal of effort, and 'brings home the bread.'
None of the scenerios I've mentioned actually reflect the financial requirements of living. People tend to learn to live within their means, the power-businessman driving a Porsche, while the factory worker buys a new Ford. There's no question that an entrepreneur, having lost his fortune and business due to any type of disaster could learn to drive a Ford. So, the real question is - Why Work?
This is a more simple issue. People who work are more likely to find satisfaction in their lives. Work (in any form) provides social interaction opportunities, stability to ones daily life, and provides each and every person with a chance to contribute to a better society - directly and indirectly. People who don't actually have employment for long periods usually have to find ways to fill each day, the traditional housewife doing charity work, child rearing, or otherwise involved in the local community. People who don't fill their days constructively often times can become depressed, anti-social, and/or addicted to chemicals (alcohol, marijuana, etc.)
The last point, of course, is work for a living. The 'living' part is a basic necessity on the part of every person living within a social structure. Everyone must eat, sleep, have shelter, clothing, and medical care. No society would function if each member within refused to earn these necessities, but depended on others to provide it - thus the concept of the social contract comes into play. The social contract, essentially, suggest that every person in their society must contribute, at minimum, what they take from it. My contribution should never by passed to anyone else, so long as I am capable of it. In capitalist societies, this comes in the form of work, with money being the end result.
So yes. Male Doms should work for a living.
Stephan
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