Sexual Deviance in Health and Aging - Uncovering Later Life Intimacy

Sexual Deviance in Health and Aging explores how social and cultural perceptions of sexual deviance can shape and be shaped by health and aging. The authors analyze how people get labeled as sexually deviant because of growing older and other factors, and how this stigma impacts their health care and broader social experiences.

List of contents

Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Sexual Deviance in Life Course Context
Chapter Three: Locked Closets
Chapter Four: Gray Kink
Chapter Five: Bridging the Gap
Chapter Six: Aging Openly
Chapter Seven: Redefining "Sexy"
Chapter Eight: Conclusions

About the author

Lacey J. Ritter is assistant professor in sociology and women’s and gender studies at Wingate University. Alexandra “Xan” C.H. Nowakowski is assistant professor in geriatrics and behavioral sciences and social medicine at Florida State University.Theodore (Ted) G. Zervas PhD,is a former high school teacher and is currently professor of education and MAT coordinator at North Park University in Chicago. He is the author of numerous books and articles on teaching and education.

Product details

• Authors: Alexandra C. H. Nowakowski, Alexandra C.H. Nowakowski, Lacey J. Ritter, Lacey J. Nowakowski Ritter
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2021
• EAN: 9781793623485
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-348-5
• No. of pages: 134
• Series: Breaking Boundaries: New Horizons in Gender & Sexualities; Breaking Boundaries: New Horiz
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, Illness & addiction: social aspects, Health, illness & addiction: social aspects, Social issues & processes, Gay & Lesbian studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Sexual Behaviour, Gay & Lesbian studies / LGBTQ studies, Sex & sexuality, social aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality, Gender studies: transgender, transsexual, intersex people, Gender studies: transgender & intersex