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Unconventional, non-monogamous relationships are rarely depicted in mainstream media. The lack of portrayal and visibility only fuels the misconceptions around ethical non-monogamy and the people who are practicing it.
Well..
#polyamory. Ethical non-monogamy. Open relationship.
New short film on polyamory, in a curated collection by The Atlantic.
Pros:
- Racially diverse
- Accessible to a mainstream audience
- Nicely produced
- Defines unfamiliar terms in a graceful way
- Addresses some negatives along with positives: supports believability.
Cons:
- Opposite-sex couples only.
- No age diversity; all subjects appear to be in late 20s-early 30s
- Completely couple-centric; reinforces the stereotype that polyamory = couple+
- Only pre-existing couples that had "opened up" are included. Other partners not included.
- No solo poly representation.
- Mentions hierarchical polyamory, but no egalitarian models.
https://www.theatlantic.com/…/open-relationship-nonmonogamy/
NOTE: Title shown below is the title of the article about this video which ran in The Atlantic. The actual video title is "polyedric love," And ended most of the people interviewed identify their relationship as being specifically polyamorous. Video isn't just about open relationships in general. Polyamory appears to be the only model discussed.
