PSY 3122 Chapter 2: 2 Cross-Cultural Perspectives
15 Dec 2015
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There are many different perspectives regarding sexuality across different cultures. E. g. : polygamy (marriage with more than one partner) vs. monogamy (part of canadian law) E. g. : men have different forms of greeting each other (i. e. E. g. : men have different forms of greeting each other (i. e. : handshaking vs. It is legal in some countries and illegal in others. E. g. : male and female circumcision (genital modification) The who calls this genital mutilation which puts judgment on this concept. E. g. : acceptance of public displays of affection. Nudity is more accepted / more free in europe and less free to show nudity in. Cross-cultural studies allow us to see the differences in sexual behaviour, as well as what we have in common (i. e. : things that are universal) It provides insight into the ways in which culture influences sexual behaviour. Involves taking your own ethnicity / culture / society as the point of reference.
