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 == Shop ==
-Shop for the complete works of Gor in the fiction section of the [[store]].
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	Many criticize the implicit sexism associated with the pillar "order of nature" while some proponents embrace the notion. Others criticize Gorean culture as "not real" or "not valid" because of its fictional origins. Some practitioners of [[M/s]] seek to distance themselves from the sexism implied in Gorean traditions as well as its fictional origins, not wishing to have their own relationships associated with or compared to these controversies.		Many criticize the implicit sexism associated with the pillar "order of nature" while some proponents embrace the notion. Others criticize Gorean culture as "not real" or "not valid" because of its fictional origins. Some practitioners of [[M/s]] seek to distance themselves from the sexism implied in Gorean traditions as well as its fictional origins, not wishing to have their own relationships associated with or compared to these controversies.
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		+	== Shop ==
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		+	Shop for the complete works of Gor in the fiction section of the [[store]].

	[[Category:Culture]][[Category:Power Exchange]][[Category:Relationships]]		[[Category:Culture]][[Category:Power Exchange]][[Category:Relationships]]

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 Gor, or the Gorean philosophy, is a philosophy espoused in the science fiction novels by John Norman. A number of fans of Norman's work have attempted to live their lives according to this philosophy.
-The most conspicuous Gorean departure from mainstream modern norms is that Goreans promote [[M/s]] relationships, most frequently of the [[MDHL-fs]] variety. Some of Gorean philosophy is concerned with ''order of nature'' and the relations between men and women, which may or may not take the form of an M/s dynamic.
+While Gorean life has very little to do with BDSM in most cases, the most conspicuous Gorean departure from mainstream modern norms is that many Goreans promote [[M/s]] relationships, most frequently of the [[MDHL-fs]] variety. Some of Gorean philosophy is concerned with ''order of nature'' and the relations between men and women, which may or may not take the form of an M/s dynamic.
 == Relation to BDSM ==

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 Gor, or the Gorean philosophy, is a philosophy espoused in the science fiction novels by John Norman. A number of fans of Norman's work have attempted to live their lives according to this philosophy.
-The most conspicuous Gorean departure from mainstream modern norms is that Goreans promote [[M/s]] relationships, most frequently of the [[MDHL-fs]] type. Some of Gorean philosophy is concerned with ''order of nature'' and the relations between men and women, which may or may not take the form of an M/s dynamic.
+The most conspicuous Gorean departure from mainstream modern norms is that Goreans promote [[M/s]] relationships, most frequently of the [[MDHL-fs]] variety. Some of Gorean philosophy is concerned with ''order of nature'' and the relations between men and women, which may or may not take the form of an M/s dynamic.
 == Relation to BDSM ==

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 Gor, or the Gorean philosophy, is a philosophy espoused in the science fiction novels by John Norman. A number of fans of Norman's work have attempted to live their lives according to this philosophy.
-The most conspicuous Gorean departure from mainstream modern norms is that Goreans promote [[M/s]] relationships. Some of this philosophy is concerned with ''order of nature'' and the relations between men and women, which may or may not take the form of an M/s dynamic.
+The most conspicuous Gorean departure from mainstream modern norms is that Goreans promote [[M/s]] relationships, most frequently of the [[MDHL-fs]] type. Some of Gorean philosophy is concerned with ''order of nature'' and the relations between men and women, which may or may not take the form of an M/s dynamic.
 == Relation to BDSM ==
-The majority of Goreans who pursue a "lifestyle" approach often do not consider what they do to be BDSM. However, they are generally considered part of the [[kinky]] culture. In that context, they reject the idea of isolated [[scenes]]. Instead, their practices may be described as [[24/7]] [[TPE]] [[relationships]]. BDSM concepts of servitude and slavery typically play a key role in Gorean dynamics.
+Many self described Goreans who pursue a "lifestyle" approach often do not consider what they do to be BDSM, however, they are generally considered part of the [[kinky]] culture. In that context, they often reject the idea of isolated [[scenes]]. Instead, their practices may be described as [[24/7]] [[TPE]] [[relationships]]. BDSM concepts of [[:category:service-oriented disciplines| servitude]] and [[slavery]] typically play a key role in Gorean dynamics.
 == Self-identity ==
-The Gorean identity is founded on home, job, and social order. The 'Three Pillars' of Gorean society are described as "Home Stone, Caste System, and "Order of Nature". Many who study and follow the Gorean morality do not own slaves. Slavery is not required to be Gorean.
+The Gorean identity is founded on home, job, and social order. The 'Three Pillars' of Gorean society are described as "Home Stone, Caste System, and "Order of Nature". Many who study and follow the Gorean morality do not own slaves. Slavery practices are not required to be Gorean.
 === Home Stone ===
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 In the original novels, Goreans are simply those humans who live on the planet Gor. The back-story of the setting holds that various humans were transported from Earth to Gor in ancient times, a process which continues at a low volume in the present mostly in the form of Earth women taken to Gor as slaves.
 In the books, although most slaves on Gor are female, most females are actually free women. The ratio has been presented as approximately 40 free women to one slave girl (though the various hints about Gorean demographics given in different Gor novels are not entirely consistent and are difficult to reconcile with references in the novels to the cheapness and abundance of female slaves). Male slaves are less common than female, and are usually criminals, debtors or prisoners of war, and are mainly used for manual labor. Female slaves are called kajirae (singular: [[kajira]]) and male slaves are called kajiri (singular: [[kajirus]]) in the Gorean tongue. Slave ownership in Gor is not necessarily gender-oriented, i.e., a kajira can be owned by a free man or a free woman (or a family, or even a city, then being referred as "city slave"). Similarly, free men or free women can own male slaves.

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 In the original novels, Goreans are simply those humans who live on the planet Gor. The back-story of the setting holds that various humans were transported from Earth to Gor in ancient times, a process which continues at a low volume in the present mostly in the form of Earth women taken to Gor as slaves.
-In the books, although most slaves on Gor are female, most females are actually free women. The ratio has been presented as approximately 40 free women to one slave girl (though the various hints about Gorean demographics given in different Gor novels are not entirely consistent and are difficult to reconcile with references in the novels to the cheapness and abundance of female slaves). Male slaves are less common than female, and are usually criminals, debtors or prisoners of war, and are mainly used for manual labor. Female slaves are called kajirae (singular: kajira) and male slaves are called kajiri (singular: kajirus) in the Gorean tongue. Slave ownership in Gor is not necessarily gender-oriented, i.e., a kajira can be owned by a free man or a free woman (or a family, or even a city, then being referred as "city slave"). Similarly, free men or free women can own male slaves.
+In the books, although most slaves on Gor are female, most females are actually free women. The ratio has been presented as approximately 40 free women to one slave girl (though the various hints about Gorean demographics given in different Gor novels are not entirely consistent and are difficult to reconcile with references in the novels to the cheapness and abundance of female slaves). Male slaves are less common than female, and are usually criminals, debtors or prisoners of war, and are mainly used for manual labor. Female slaves are called kajirae (singular: [[kajira]]) and male slaves are called [[kajiri]] (singular: kajirus) in the Gorean tongue. Slave ownership in Gor is not necessarily gender-oriented, i.e., a kajira can be owned by a free man or a free woman (or a family, or even a city, then being referred as "city slave"). Similarly, free men or free women can own male slaves.
 == Criticisms ==

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 === Caste ===
-The Gorean's occupation is formed and informed by their caste.[5] The Caste system establishes the Gorean identity as strongly as homeland. Castes in Gor also define how the members of the caste are expected to behave. Each Caste is associated with a particular color (Black for the Assassins, White for the Initiates) or set of colors (White and Gold for the Merchants, Yellow and Blue for the Slavers). One color (Purple) is not associated with a particular Caste, but with the function of Ubar (dictator elected to rule a City during a time of war). Because of the Gorean's work ethic and pride in caste, all castes are essentially equal. There is little social mobility because of this caste pride and identity; even the Peasant caste uphold their caste codes and firmly believe in their superiority to all other castes. But in actuality, a few castes are more equal than the others.
+The Gorean's occupation is formed and informed by their caste. The Caste system establishes the Gorean identity as strongly as homeland. Castes in Gor also define how the members of the caste are expected to behave. Each Caste is associated with a particular color (Black for the Assassins, White for the Initiates) or set of colors (White and Gold for the Merchants, Yellow and Blue for the Slavers). One color (Purple) is not associated with a particular Caste, but with the function of Ubar (dictator elected to rule a City during a time of war). Because of the Gorean's work ethic and pride in caste, all castes are essentially equal. There is little social mobility because of this caste pride and identity; even the Peasant caste uphold their caste codes and firmly believe in their superiority to all other castes. But in actuality, a few castes are more equal than the others.
 Typically there is two forms to the Caste System. Those of the "High" caste represent the local city or town council, and their leaders form the basis for the local government. The "Low" caste typically are the tradesmen, merchants, artisans, craftsmen, and other members of the local labor force in that city or town. Those of High Caste, including in order the Initiates ("holy men", the White Caste), the Scribes (the Blue Caste), the Builders (the Yellow Caste), the Physicians (the Green Caste), and the Warriors (the Red Caste or the Scarlet) have access to privileged education and opportunities to leadership.

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	In the original novels, Goreans are simply those humans who live on the planet Gor. The back-story of the setting holds that various humans were transported from Earth to Gor in ancient times, a process which continues at a low volume in the present mostly in the form of Earth women taken to Gor as slaves.		In the original novels, Goreans are simply those humans who live on the planet Gor. The back-story of the setting holds that various humans were transported from Earth to Gor in ancient times, a process which continues at a low volume in the present mostly in the form of Earth women taken to Gor as slaves.
	In the books, although most slaves on Gor are female, most females are actually free women. The ratio has been presented as approximately 40 free women to one slave girl (though the various hints about Gorean demographics given in different Gor novels are not entirely consistent and are difficult to reconcile with references in the novels to the cheapness and abundance of female slaves). Male slaves are less common than female, and are usually criminals, debtors or prisoners of war, and are mainly used for manual labor. Female slaves are called kajirae (singular: kajira) and male slaves are called kajiri (singular: kajirus) in the Gorean tongue. Slave ownership in Gor is not necessarily gender-oriented, i.e., a kajira can be owned by a free man or a free woman (or a family, or even a city, then being referred as "city slave"). Similarly, free men or free women can own male slaves.		In the books, although most slaves on Gor are female, most females are actually free women. The ratio has been presented as approximately 40 free women to one slave girl (though the various hints about Gorean demographics given in different Gor novels are not entirely consistent and are difficult to reconcile with references in the novels to the cheapness and abundance of female slaves). Male slaves are less common than female, and are usually criminals, debtors or prisoners of war, and are mainly used for manual labor. Female slaves are called kajirae (singular: kajira) and male slaves are called kajiri (singular: kajirus) in the Gorean tongue. Slave ownership in Gor is not necessarily gender-oriented, i.e., a kajira can be owned by a free man or a free woman (or a family, or even a city, then being referred as "city slave"). Similarly, free men or free women can own male slaves.
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		+	== Criticisms ==
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		+	Many criticize the implicit sexism associated with the pillar "order of nature" while some proponents embrace the notion. Others criticize Gorean culture as "not real" or "not valid" because of its fictional origins. Some practitioners of [[M/s]] seek to distance themselves from the sexism implied in Gorean traditions as well as its fictional origins, not wishing to have their own relationships associated with or compared to these controversies.
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		+	[[Category:Culture]][[Category:Power Exchange]][[Category:Relationships]]