Themes in Like Sex
Like Sex explores a range of different themes and ideas throughout each scene, within each character, and in the use of sound and lighting. Have a go at answering the questions about each of the key themes below. You could do this on your own, or discuss them with your class.
SEX AS TABOO
FEMINISM AND MISOGYNY
CONSENT
SOCIAL PRESSURE
- What does it mean for something to be ‘taboo’?
- Throughout the show, how was sex shown as a taboo subject? What do you think are some of the consequences of not being able to talk about sex?
- What does it mean to be promiscuous? How is this idea explored throughout Like Sex?
FEMINISM AND MISOGYNY
- Can you think of a moment in Like Sex when feminist ideas or attitudes where displayed or discussed?
- How does feminism and misogyny plays into sexual dynamics? Was there an example of this in Like Sex?
- How are social standards and expectations different for boys and girls
CONSENT
- Which scenes and characters were used to investigate the topic of consent?
- Which characters and moments do you think highlighted people’s lack of understanding about, or consideration for consent?
SOCIAL PRESSURE
- What did Like Sex say about the way society influences our individual decisions about sex?
- Which of the characters were influenced by peer pressure? Is peer pressure always a negative thing?
- How was the chorus used to portray social pressure and opinion in Like Sex? Was this effective?