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| − | + | '''Master''' is a term used to describe or address the dominant partner in a [[relationship]] or [[scene]]. Because it is an honorific of the dominant, it is usual for "Master" to be written with a capital letter. | |
==Gender== | ==Gender== | ||
| − | The term | + | The term "Master" can be used gender-independent but is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is [[Mistress]] or possibly [[Dominatrix]]. |
==Casual Usage== | ==Casual Usage== | ||
| − | Some people in a relationship enjoy the psychological impact of calling their partner ''Master'' or having their partner call them ''Master''. Such usage is not by itself an indication that they are a master any more than calling a partner 'honey' indicates that they are made of honey. | + | Some people in a relationship, or just within a scene, enjoy the psychological impact of calling their [[dominant]] partner ''Master'' or having their [[submissive]] partner call them ''Master''. Such usage is not by itself an indication that they are a master any more than calling a partner 'honey' indicates that they are made of honey. |
| − | This usage of the word ''Master'' as an honorific is a common source of confusion when trying to use or understand terminology, given that the more accepted usage requires no certification or formal training. Most especially, a [[Dom]] might be called ''Master'' by his [[sub]]. | + | This usage of the word ''Master'' as an honorific - when neither consider themselves to be owned nor owner - is a common source of confusion when trying to use or understand BDSM terminology, given that the more [[Master (expert)|accepted usage]] requires no certification or formal training. Most especially, a [[Dom]] might be called ''Master'' by his [[sub]] in a [[Domination and submission|D/s relationship]]. |
==Owner== | ==Owner== | ||
| − | Typically, '''Master''' is used to describe the dominant partner, or [[owner]], in a [[Master/Slave]] relationship. A Master might have little specific expertise although to successfully | + | Typically, '''Master''' is used to describe the dominant partner, or [[owner]], in a [[Master/Slave]] relationship. A Master might have little specific expertise although to successfully maintain a Master/slave relationship takes abilities and skills beyond or apart from normal relationship skills. |
| − | The Master has usually been given the right to exercise authority over the slave in some sense, within a relationship that may extend to a full time, [[24/7|24 hours a day, 7 days a week]]. | + | The Master has usually been given the right to exercise authority over the slave in some sense, within a relationship that may extend to a full time, [[24/7|24 hours a day, 7 days a week]]. Although the Master is understood to have a great deal of authority over the slave, this can not extend to legal rights and thus there must always be an implicit, if not explicit, element of [[Informed consent|consent]] involved. |
| − | A | + | A Master might be a [[sadist]] but is unlikely to be a [[masochist]]. |
==Personal Experiences== | ==Personal Experiences== | ||
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* [[Fetish]] [[Kink]] | * [[Fetish]] [[Kink]] | ||
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* [[Appellation]] | * [[Appellation]] | ||
[[Category:BDSM]] | [[Category:BDSM]] | ||
[[Category:Men]] | [[Category:Men]] | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 21 August 2005
Master is a term used to describe or address the dominant partner in a relationship or scene. Because it is an honorific of the dominant, it is usual for "Master" to be written with a capital letter.
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Gender
The term "Master" can be used gender-independent but is mostly used only in reference to males. There is not otherwise a male equivalent. The female equivalent is Mistress or possibly Dominatrix.
Casual Usage
Some people in a relationship, or just within a scene, enjoy the psychological impact of calling their dominant partner Master or having their submissive partner call them Master. Such usage is not by itself an indication that they are a master any more than calling a partner 'honey' indicates that they are made of honey.
This usage of the word Master as an honorific - when neither consider themselves to be owned nor owner - is a common source of confusion when trying to use or understand BDSM terminology, given that the more accepted usage requires no certification or formal training. Most especially, a Dom might be called Master by his sub in a D/s relationship.
Owner
Typically, Master is used to describe the dominant partner, or owner, in a Master/Slave relationship. A Master might have little specific expertise although to successfully maintain a Master/slave relationship takes abilities and skills beyond or apart from normal relationship skills.
The Master has usually been given the right to exercise authority over the slave in some sense, within a relationship that may extend to a full time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Although the Master is understood to have a great deal of authority over the slave, this can not extend to legal rights and thus there must always be an implicit, if not explicit, element of consent involved.
A Master might be a sadist but is unlikely to be a masochist.
Personal Experiences
See Master (BDSM) - Personal Experiences
