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The Study of Sex and Gender Equality in the 24^th  Century Page 1 (NSFW) “As we reach the zenith to the 24th century, the human race has had a long and bumpy ride when it comes to sex and equality. We can’t argue against it. Without sex, we cease to exist.” Wu Loulin, 23^rd Century Sexologist. There is no doubt that the history of sex is one that can fill volumes in public libraries and internet databases alike. The concept follows more than just reproduction, but the act of unity between couples, both married and unmarried alike. It can lead to the procreation of children and serve as a method of recreation at the same time. However, as one can delve into this one particular topic, there is more to it than just that. The history of sex can easily revolve that into the realm of how gender equality can occur. History of Sex By the time it hit the 21^st century, the human race had full access to the World Wide Web. Things that were hard to obtain by literature or video alike were now much more accessible. Pornography was suddenly more available, and the expression of sex was also dramatically changed. Suddenly, large portions of the world had access to this sort of material and had societal impacts at the same time. Genders could easily see how they behaved in cohesion with the other. The expression of gender was, for some time, generally looked at as between a man and woman. However, by the 21^st century, this was expanding into more and more realms. While easily more stated by the 24^th century, the 21^st  century was just in the early stages of such a revolution. Of course, the male and female gender still heavily dominate the spectrum of 24^th-century populations, but there is much more respect. The 21^st century still had much in the realm of repression. Those who were gay (the gender that preferred being with the same gender) or bisexual (those with no preference between the male or female gender) were still facing repression by various societies on former Earth. Laws would limit such marriages, and at times, some couples could be punishable by death upon being caught. However, this didn’t mean that the 21^st century was a vicious time period for non-heterosexual romances. If anything, it was the other way around. Prior to the 21^st century, it was worse, and as time continued to move forward, this minority would be less repressed and openly respected equally by societies, cultures, and governments alike. Sex itself would continue to face some changes over time. One of the growing issues with sex was the process of reproduction. What was described as the “Malthusian Theory” was a well-known concept that the human race was growing at a phenomenal rate in the course of a hundred years. Its population had grown so fast that the resources needed to care for it were almost unavailable. This could lead to destabilization in societies, famine, violence, and conflict, as the resources were needed to care for such a growing population. Another ever-increasing issue as far as the late 20^th  century and early 21^st century was the event of global warming and the rise of pollution. With a heavier population, there was a growing trend in the lack of respect for the environment. Even if some cared, many did not. It was later determined in the 23^rd century that the human race was hit with bad luck from the very start. Earth, even for a habitable planet, was actually pretty small when compared to other worlds. The heavy amount of water made land sparse as well. However, humanity has been aware of its problems of growing population density, the rise of pollution, and global warming. Efforts were made to stem the tide on all fronts, even if some felt that it was too little or too late. Sex was more than just reproduction. Humanity was one of the few species on the planet that looked at it as a source of recreation and bonding that can be made between a couple or group. This was way more apparent by 21st century standards as it was reflected in literature, media, and sources alike. Love never changes and remains as it is looked upon, the same as in the 24^th century. Despite significant efforts, Earth’s fate was sealed. The planet’s environment had been altered too much. The population, even with technological innovations, had reached its peak. Sources are undetermined at this point as the information was lost, but some speculation claimed that Earth’s population was anywhere from 10 billion to 20 billion people by the time it hit the early 22^nd century. The land and waters were heavily polluted to the point of unsustainability, and resources were questionable to feed the population. Nations would rise and fall over and over again. Eventually, the bacteria simply named “The Orange Muck” would ultimately lay claim over Earth’s waters and oceans. It is believed that by 2140, the human race would be poisoned to death by its own environment and past actions. Sex and gender equality would face enormous challenges during the 22^nd century. While there were way more freedoms than ever before, there was a recourse by the societies that this was also to blame for the collapse of Earth’s eco structure. The real issue was also the fact that Earth had to be abandoned as technological innovation made things easier to transgress to Mars. The Earth to Mars Exodus would see new challenges in love and equality. The population had been reduced to about 5 billion in number, and suddenly, laws had been placed to limit the creation of children to help ensure that resources could be made available to feed them. If further destabilization occurred in the evacuation, then the human race would further decline in number. Sexual intercourse was not limited by law but faced the challenges of space and lack of gravity. Of course, there were ways to challenge such limitations. Simple implementation of bed structures, devices, and medicinal supplements could make intercourse just as easy to do on the ground as in space. On Mars, those limitations were all but mute. Regardless, the evacuation to Mars was the one that had the heaviest impact on sexual performance. Some historians argue that overall morale had dropped significantly, resulting in much lesser performances in turn. There were some impacts, however. The divorce rate was actually low, and many stated that long-term relationships had been actually higher when compared to 21^st century standards. Great efforts were made to salvage and save pornography just as much as other media- related topics. Two super-powered quantum computer cores power the UWAN system to help save the data from being lost. On Mars, the crowded conditions of the canyon cities made things difficult. Laws limiting children from being born were never lifted. At the same time, the new government had to debate on laws or limitations on homosexuality and bisexuality. Technically, the issue of gender equality wasn’t a difficult one as most societies had long adapted to it. However, some areas of former Earth still practiced great variations of gender and sexual inequality and were still a part of the cultural bias. With the population move, the government recognized that gender equality was more important. There was little for the United Martian Government to argue against as it published its law and thesis stating that… “The Martian Government sees no point in undermining the freedoms of each gender or those of non-gender in how they engage with each other in love. There will be no laws limiting marriages, coupling, or group issues unless it leads to the direct harm of the partners within the partnership….” The argument would essentially bar all societal laws that banned gay marriages or bisexual marriages. It was even possible for polygamous marriages to occur as well, even if such events were rare. Further laws would also support gender equality. There were no laws limiting men, women, or nongender from serving onboard warships, frontline marine units, and ground forces alike. Even the terminology would undergo many transformations as well. Supposedly, by the time of the Gabatrix experiment, there were almost no issues pertaining to gender equality in the UHN. Despite the hardships of the early 23^rd  century, sex was still seen as a source of recreation. It served as a system of relieving stress and hardship. Even if children were limited, the act of intercourse was not. A growing trend that traveled as far back as the late 21^st century was that of “Companion Bots.” Androids, advanced robotics that can endanger human jobs, and advanced AIs were barred, but this didn’t limit sex bots from being created. If anything, there was a strong trend in the desire to have them. Advanced enough, robots could assist in child-rearing and even served as a viable platform in limiting the creation of children since robots lacked wombs to create them in the first place. If a man or woman didn’t have a living partner, it was all but certain that they had a robotic partner. The simple AI cores were programmed to interface and interact with them. Laws still had to be placed on how companion bots operated. Technically, they were not looked at as alive and a product of human nature that such laws were put into place, to begin with. While they could be made to look like humans, they had to be limited in how they thought and operated. Fears of a “Robot Rebellion” or “AI Rebellion” were all too prevalent. Even artificial wombs were barred from being worked upon for prolonged periods. Each companion bot could be attuned to how the human wanted them to be and what capabilities that they could be suited for. For many humans, companion bots were the only viable source of love and the preferred way of searching for companionship. It wouldn’t be until the Gabatrix Experiment that sex would face a new awakening. With the advent of access to gate folding technology, the ability to find new worlds was available. Cebravis would probably see the most remarkable revival in sex and sexual morale. It is commonly referred that many of the Martians that arrived went into the deep forests of the planet with their romantic partners to have sexual intercourse and make love. Sexual tension had been high on Mars, and it became a release on Cebravis. Within a course of ten years, Cebravis was looked at as a sexual paradise. “Free love” that was more revealed in the 1960s on former Earth was all but apparent on this planet. It is no surprise that media related to sex and pornography had almost all but came from Cebravis in the 23^rd and 24^th  centuries. Nude beaches, sexual expression, and overall sex performance had been at an all-time high. Of course, the laws on having children had remained but did see some changes on Cebravis. Fear of turning the new world into former Earth was in everyone’s minds, including those that regularly practiced free love. Respect for the environment had been absolutely paramount, but the number of children that a couple was raised from one child to two. The “No more than two” rule is often criticized for many reasons, but it had more freedoms than the previous stricter laws had. Mars would eventually follow suit and raise the number to two as well, with current debates being discussed on getting rid of the rules completely. With access to new worlds, many of the fears of limiting children are a complete attempt to limit civil liberties. Among one of the largest criticisms of Cebravis’s rules is the process known as gender ratio imbalance. Couples, even in the 24^th  century, have had a preference for having boys. Even with gender equality at its peak, there are still past beliefs that having a boy is more important than having a girl. While laws recognize the possibility of incriminating gender infanticide (Where a mother purposely has abortions based on the gender of the child), this hasn’t stopped couples from having more boys. It has been more regularly seen that if the first child is a girl, then the couple will try to have another child to have a boy. If the first child is a boy, then the couple might not have another child. This sociological study has been one of the firm beliefs that the 24^th century has faced a higher male population. This gender ratio imbalance, even with gay and bisexual freedoms, has still left a sizeable heterosexual male population devoid of women that want the opposite sex. The ratio stands at about 58% men and 42% women. This results in higher tensions of competitions between men that are trying to find a woman to get married to and find dates. One of the biggest revolutions in sex was also the UWAN. With the advent of the United World’s Alliance creation, the United World’s Alliance Network was created. Using gate folding technology, solar systems were connected together in a vast galaxy system online network. Media, including adult entertainment, was also readily accessible, just as the internet was back on former Earth. UWAN dating and marriages were easily attainable and always provided help in each person finding the preferred mate or relationship. In fact, UWAN dating was essentially so popular that it contributed to 95% of known marriages in some form or fashion. As the UWA continues into the 24^th  century, medical technology continues to help push forward the limits of sexual performance. Not only is augmentation more readily available, but sexual impedance is almost all but mute by this time. Sexual diseases and STDs have practically been eliminated. Immune systems are also strengthened as well to handle the hardships that intercourse can bring upon the body. Surgeries and augmentation have also proven to be of great improvements to sexual performance, although people have to be reminded of the “No more than 10% rule” in regards to augmentation limits to the human body. *Spoilers if you haven’t read past Gabatrix: Minerva arc* The events that led to the creation of the super-intelligent advanced AI known as Minerva was one that led to numerous changes and acknowledgment in human society. The AI was created by Doctor Ericson and was based on a basic companion bot AI core that had been attuned regularly to become what “she” is now. The end result of such a creation has brought the issues of companion bots back into fruition. Should companion bots be able to have higher intelligence? Should they be able to operate like Minerva and have artificial wombs to have children as she did? All these debates raged after her actions in trying to save her child from being terminated. Laws and decisions had to be made and the political choices made were careful when it came to Minerva. She was recognized that she was “alive” by having her operational life limited. This would allow her to have the same rights as human beings, including procreation. Her child would be left to her care to raise with no limitations. For some, Minerva’s ruling was one that has pushed a growing desired movement to have similar operations on their companion bots even if resistance to it is firm. It has been an ever-present issue that remains to this day.  *Spoilers if you haven’t read past Gabatrix: The First Peace arc* With the discovery and alliance of the Itrean clan known as the T’rintar, there was a sudden shock to the system of human relations, sex, and love itself. It has been known as the “24^th-century sexual revolution,” much as the UWAN and Gabatrix Experiment had done in the 23^rd century. With a powerful disease that wiped out the males of their species, the Itreans have been left without male companionship and mates. Drastic action has been made in their society to save themselves from inevitable extinction, including alliances with those that are willing to engage in mateship with them. Humanity already had a number of viable men and women that were interested in engaging in relations with the alien women. Of course, even for the Itreans, this would have been a time that it would have been almost unheard of. For the Itreans, their history of sex and gender history has been that of much mystery. The topic can be so broad that it can be almost impossible to narrow it down. From what human scholars now know, it has been indicated that females were sometimes the leaders and soldiers. This hasn’t meant that some Itrean species had a form of patriarchy established. Most of the time in former Empires, males did rule the spectrum and society of civilizations. It truly depended on the time and location. Various religions had practiced different forms of sexual activity or none at all—beliefs on how gender equality varied greatly.