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Herdt, Gilbert Herdt, Herdt Gilbert, Nicole Polen-Petit
ISE Human Sexuality: Self, Society, and Culture
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With a thought-provoking appraisal of the human sexual experience, Human Sexuality: Self, Society, and Culture supports thinking critically about the contexts that shape sexuality and further highlights the role of sexuality in society and culture.
List of contents
Human Sexuality: Self, Society and Culture
Chapter 1: The Study of Human SexualitySexual Literacy
-Become Sexually Literate-Sexual Well-Being
Sexual Science-A Historical Perspective
-The Medical Model of Sexuality-A New Approach to Sex Research
-Sex Research Comes of Age
-Sex and Social Policy
Methodology in the Study of Sexuality
-Interdisciplinary Perspectives-Ethics of Sexual Research
-Research Designs
-Participatory Action Research
Human Sexual Rights
Chapter 2: Contexts of Sexuality: Culture, History and ReligionHuman Sexual Nature in Context
-The Sexual Triangle: Species, Culture and Individual-Sexuality among the Bonobo
-Human Sexual Nature as Expressed Through Culture
Sex Since the Beginning of Time
-Prehistoric Sex and Communication-A Brief History of Sex and Civilization
Sexual Cultures and Norms
-Sexual Norms and Sexual Socialization-Sex-Approving and Sex-Disapproving Cultures
-Sexual Unlearning
Sexuality and the Great World Religions
-Sex, Religion and Reality-Sex in the World Religions
Spirituality and Sexual Behavior in the United States
Religion and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 3: Sexuality, Media and the InternetSex, Media and Pop culture
-Sex in Pop Culture-Shared Sexual Images and Media
-Popular Music and Sexual Attitudes
-From Reality TV to Homemade Video
The Internet and Sexual Literacy
-Facebook, Twitter, and Sexting-Online Sexual Socialization
-Sexuality and Risk Online
Virtual Sex
-Sexual Individuality in Virtual Time and Space-Online Boundaries
-Online Romance, Dating and Hooking Up
-Sexual Avatars and Gaming
Adult Sexual Content
-Pornography and Its Changing Meaning-Adult Sexual Entertainment Online
Online Communities, Rights and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 4: Sexual Anatomy and PhysiologySexual Anatomy
Female Sexual Anatomy
-External Female Sex Organs-Internal Female Sex Organs
-Breasts and Breast Development
-Variability in the Female Body
-Female Genital Mutilation
Female Sexual Physiology
-The Endocrine System and Hormones-Pheromones and Their Role in Sexual Behavior
-The Menstrual Cycle
-Menopause
Male Sexual Physiology
-External Male Sex Organs-Internal Male Sex Organs
-Erection and Ejaculation
-Variability in the Male Body
-Circumcision
Bodily Integrity Rights and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 5: Sexual Pleasure, Arousal, and ResponsePleasure, Culture, and Sexual Well-Being
-Sexual Nature and Sexual Well-Being-Cultural Influences on Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Well-Being-Defining Your Personal Needs
-Keeping a Sexual Journal
Sexual Arousal and Response
-The Five Senses and Pleasure-Pheromones and Sexual Motivation-Sexual Excitement and Sexual Fantasy
-Sexual Response Cycles
-Orgasm
Sexual Techniques
-Masturbation-Solitary and in Relationships-Kissing-Frequency of Sexual Activity
-Other Intimate Behaviors
Sexual Pleasure as a Human Right
Chapter 6: Taking Care of the Sexual BodyKnowing Our Own Body
-Taking Responsibility for Our Own Sexual Health-Female Sexual Health-Male Sexual Health
Sexually Transmitted Infections
-Risk and Protective Factors for STIs-Sexual Risk Negotiation
-Human Immunodeficiency Virus
-Bacterial STIs
-Parasitic STIs
-Viral STIs
Sexual Well-Being and Innovation in STI Prevention
Chapter 7: ContraceptionContraception: History and Cultural Variations
-Cross-Cultural Variations in Contraception-History of Contraceptives in the United States
Methods of Contraception
-Choosing a Method of Contraception: What to Consider-Methods That Protect Against Pregnancies and STIs
-Methods That Protect Against Pregnancy But Not Against STIs
Contraception and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 8: Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, and ChildbirthParenting and Reproductive Decisions
-Pronatalism-Family Leave
-Considering Parenthood
Ensuring a Healthy Pregnancy
-Preparing the Body for Pregnancy-Nutrition and Exercise
-Sex During Pregnancy
Contraception and Pregnancy
-Cross-Cultural Ideas About Conception-Trimesters: The Developing Fetus and Changes for
Women and Partners
-Potential Problems During Pregnancy-Detecting Problems in Pregnancy
Birth and the Postpartum Period: what to Expect
-Options for Giving Birth-Birth Assistance and Interventions
-Making a Birth Plan
-After the Birth, The Postpartum Period
Infertility and Options
-Assisted Reproductive Techniques-Other Options for Creating a Family
Abortion
-Defining Abortion-Safe Methods of Abortion
-Unsafe Methods of Abortion
-After an Abortion
Sexual Well-Being and Reproductive Rights
Chapter 9: Gender and Identity: Process, Roles, and CultureUnderstanding Gender Development and Context
-Gender and Sex-Biological Process in the Development of Sex
-Biological Sex Variations and Intersexuality
Gender Identity and Expression
-Gender Identity-A Brief History-Biology and Gender Identity Development
-Transgender-A New Identity
-Transsexualism
-Angrogyny
Gender Roles
-Gender Roles Across Time and Cultures-Social Institutions and Gender Role Development
-Sexism and Gender Roles
Gender Norms and Variance
-Factors of Gender NonconformityGender Identity Rights and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 10: Sexual OrientationUnderstanding Sexual Orientation
-The Spectrum of Sexual Orientation-The Gap Between Sexual Attraction and Behavior
-Sources of Sexual Orientation
-Sexual Socialization and Compulsory
Heterosexuality
-Sexual Individuality and Sexual OrientationVariations in Sexual Orientation
-Same-Sex Behavior Variations Across Cultures-The Invention or Modern Gay and Lesbian Identity
-The Modern LGBTQ Movement
-10% Are Gay: Myth or Sexual Geography?
-Bisexuality
-African American Men Being on the Down Low
-Men Who Have Sex With Men
-Female Sexual Fluidity
-Queer and Questioning
Homosexuality, Discrimination, and Stigma
-Sexual Prejudice and Homophobia-Bullying and Internalized Homophobia
-Hate Crimes
Coming Out and Sexual Well-Being
-Social Acceptance and Being Out-Being Out-Steps Toward Well-Being
-LGBTQ Family Formation
Sexual Orientation
Chapter 11: Sexuality in Childhood and AdolescenceSexual Development in Childhood and Adolescence
-Biology, Family and Culture-Healthy Sexuality and Values in Childhood and
Adolescence
-Emotional Literacy in Young PeopleSexuality in Childhood
-Infants as Sensual Beings-Childhood Curiosity, Masturbation, and Sexual Play
Sexuality in Adolescence
-The Magical Age of 10: Development of Desire-The Biological Changes of Adolescence: Pubertal
Development
-Romantic Relationships-Sexual Identity
-Sexual Behaviors in Adolescence
-STI's, Pregnancy, and Contraception
Sexuality in Context: The Role of Institutions
-Families-Peers
-Media
-Sexuality Education in Schools
-Sexual Health in Europe and the United States
Young People's Rights and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 12: Sexuality in Adulthood and Later LifeEarly Adulthood
-Single Living-Casual Sex and What It Means
-Cohabitation
-Early Cohabitation and Sexual Well-Being
Integrating Marriage and Sexual Well-Being
-Variations in Marriage-Sex and Marriage
-Extramarital Relationships
-Divorce and Subsequent Marriages
-Same-Sex Marriage
Sexuality and Aging Populations
-Sex and Well-Being at Midlife-How Sex Shapes Mend and Women as They Age
-Female Issues with Desire
-Male Issues with Arousal
-Aging, Disability, and Sexual Well-Being
-Illness and Sexuality-Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer
-Elderhood and Healthy Sexuality
Sexuality and Well-Being In Late Life
Chapter 13: Attraction, Love, and CommunicationSexual Attraction
-Theories of Sexual Desire and Attraction-Physical Attractiveness
-Beauty and Sexiness
-Chemistry and Attraction
-Psychological Attraction
-Biological Attraction
-Same-Sex Attraction
-Sexual Scripts
Love
-Theories of Love-Types of Attachment
-When Love Ends: The Dissolution of Relationships
Communication
-Emotional Literacy: Communicating Your Needs-Sexual Language
-Nonverbal Sexual Communication and Flirting
-Sexual Self-Disclosure: To Reveal or Not to Reveal
-Characteristics of Ineffective Communication
-Improving Communication Skills
Communication and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 14: Sexual Coercion and ResiliencySexual CoercionRape
-Date Rape-Marital Rape
-Prisoner Rape
-Victim-Blame
-Cultural Differences in Rape
-Societies Prone to Rape
-Perpetrators of Sexual Coercion
-Survivors of Rape and Other Forms of Coercion
Childhood Sexual Coercion
-Incest-Child Pornography
Teens and Adult Sexual Coercion
-Sexual Harassment-Teen Dating Abuse
Sex Work and Sex Trafficking
-Different Types of Sex Work-Sex Work and Rights
-Sex Trafficking
Recovery, Resiliency, and Sexual Well-Being
Chapter 15: Extreme Sexuality and ParaphiliasChanges in Acceptability of Sexual Behavior
-Variations in Mainstream Sexual Behavior-Cross-Cultural Extremes of Sexuality
-Extreme Sexual Behaviors in Contemporary Society
-Strip Clubs-Normal or Extreme?
-Gender and Extreme Sexual Behavior
-Kinky Sex
-Sex Tourism and Extreme Sexuality
-When Extreme Sexual Behavior Becomes Impu
lsive
Paraphilias
-Clinical Criteria of Paraphilias-Categories of Paraphilias
-Popular Culture and Media Influence
-Origins of Paraphilias
-Treatment of Paraphilias
Sexual Novelty and Healthy Sexuality
-Sex Toys, Vibrators, and Related Sexual EnhancementsMainstreaming of Pornography and Sexual Well-Being
About the author
Gilbert Herdt, PhD June 2007Gilbert Herdt is a cultural and psychological anthropologist and an international expert on sexuality, sexual development, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Currently he is Professor of Sexuality Studies and Anthropology, and Chair of Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University, a unique department in the US that annual teaches 6,000 students in sexuality. He is also the Director of the National Sexuality Resource Center (NSRC), a long term project of the Ford Foundation that advances sexual literacy through web-based platforms and face-to-face trainings on sexual health, education, and rights, and Executive Director of the Institute for Sexuality, Social Inequality and Health, both of which institutions he founded.
Product details
Authors | Herdt, Gilbert Herdt, Herdt Gilbert, Nicole Polen-Petit |
Publisher | McGraw-Hill |
Languages | English |
Product format | Paperback / Softback |
Released | 31.10.2020 |
EAN | 9781260575842 |
ISBN | 978-1-260-57584-2 |
Dimensions | 213 mm x 274 mm x 28 mm |
Weight | 1125 g |
Illustrations | Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert |
Subjects |
Humanities, art, music
> Psychology
Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Psychology: sexual behaviour, Sexual Behaviour |
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