Sexuality: The Basics

An introductory guide to the diverse and ever changing field of sexuality studies and its intersection with gender, women's and queer studies.

List of contents

Introduction Part I: Studying & Theorising Sexuality 1. Psychological/individual level models 2. Biological/evolutionary models 3. Socio-cultural models 4. Feminist models 5. Queer & postcolonial models Part II: Sexuality in Action 6. Sex Work 7. Sex Education 8. HIV/AIDS 9. GLBTQ Issues 10. Reproductive Health Glossary Bibliography Index

About the author

Kari Lerum is Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences and Cultural Studies at the University of Washington Bothell, and Adjunct Faculty in Women's Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle. She frequently blogs about issues related to sexuality on gender for Ms. Magazine and on her own blog Sexuality and Society.

Summary

An introductory guide to the diverse and ever changing field of sexuality studies and its intersection with gender, women’s and queer studies.

Product details

• Authors: Kari Lerum, Kari (University of Washington-Bothell Lerum, Lerum Kari
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.01.2026
• EAN: 9780415683838
• ISBN: 978-0-415-68383-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Basics; The Basics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: sexual relations, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality