The provided article, written by Alexandra Kollontai, analyzes the “sexual crisis” of modern society. She argues that while such crises have occurred before during major historical transitions, the current one is unique because it affects all social classes, from the bourgeoisie to the proletariat. Kollontai attributes the depth of this crisis to three core psychological traits fostered by bourgeois ideology: extreme egoism, the possessive idea of “owning” one’s partner emotionally and physically, and the persistent belief in the inequality of the sexes. She posits that these individualistic and property-based mindsets prevent healthy relationships and create an emotional void.
Kollontai maintains that the sexual crisis cannot be solved by a simple return to old morals or by adopting a superficial “free love” model. Instead, she argues that its roots are fundamentally socioeconomic, and a genuine resolution is only possible through a complete transformation of social and economic structures toward communism. In her view, the struggle of the working class is already giving rise to a new, proletarian morality grounded in the principles of comradeship, equality, and collective interests. It is this new ethic, she concludes, that will ultimately lead to a healthier human psychology and more fulfilling and authentic relationships.
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