Once You Pop.....(Vv.s.M Pt.3)
I guess it's only fitting in this final installment of my little Venus v.s Mars series to talk about one of the most common double standards in life! What makes a "Pop" a "Pop". Why aren't more men labeled as such? Will perception change with time? What's the basis of the term to begin with?
This is a never ending debate. It's something ,mainly women are concerned with. Everyone has their own opinions and has their own set of morals they want to live by. With that said everyone has their own philosophy no matter how far fetched, of what a "Pop" is.
Basically you coin the term "Pop" to someone who is overly promiscuous, or someone who is overly promiscuous in a very short time frame. I think I have narrowed it down to a few simple points as to what makes a "Pop" a "Pop." Feel free to add on.
Responsibility- Most Pops aren't responsible people in terms of who and how they deal. Many may not protect themselves, or even just take some time to learn some things about someone.
Time Frame- The numbers may not mean much unless in a certain context. You would look at someone who has been with 18 people at 45 years old and probably not think much. But had that person been 20 years old she'd be seen a lot differently.
Loose Gums- Many Pops are known through word of mouth. They either talk or the guys they deal with talk. If they took the time to know who they were dealing with then they might know who they could and could not trust.
I've taken many sociology courses, and many of them always revert back to double standards. And in a patriarchal society like most, men unfortunately will never be labeled as "hoes." As I said in my previous blog, from a young age men are more inclined and encouraged to be a little more promiscuous than women. Not making excuses, but just stating fact.
Many women in entertainment try to break this barrier, or bridge the standards, but it probably will never be accepted.
In my opinion a "Pop" may not be someone with many partners. But more so someone who has many partners of which she doesn't know much about. I she's irresponsible about how she handles her body that may make her a "Pop" more than anything else. I'm for everyone doing what they want to do, booty calling or not, having fun, but being responsible about it and safe. With that said that's what sets us and the "Pops" apart.
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