ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that the old paradigms for sexual relations are rapidly becoming obsolete because of the deep-rooted forces- economic, technological and cultural - which have steadily undermined the old social order and which will continue to do so. In a very real sense, they are the 'switch generation', the generation which finds itself in the midst of a historic transition, bridging the old world and the new. Older people are less relaxed about the changes, more traditional in their values and strongly attached to the old style sexual contract. But perhaps most important of all, the principles underpinning a future contract will have to embrace individuality, choice and diversity if it is to secure its legitimacy with younger generations. It must be a personalised and individualised contract, and the role of the state should be to facilitate these choices.
