SOC102H1 Chapter Notes -Sexual Script Theory, Paraphilia, Premarital Sex
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Today sex as a norm => people more open to its discussion. Take on sexuailty-product of soc. interaction at micro level, all the while influenced by macro. Sexuality is socially constructed, result of complex interaction between biological, chemical, biology exist within a soc. env-t: society defines the way in which sexuality is expressed. In past 30 years, canadians become more liberal about sex; sex. education is standpart of high- Point 6 sexuality physiological, cultural, and soc-l factors school curriculum. Sex both biological characteristics that define a person as male or female and the act of sexual intercourse. Sexuality feelings of sexual attraction and any behaviours related to them. surrounding sexuality are changing (having sex younger, more often, more partners, etc)+ decline of sex. double standard+premarital sex acceptable+deviated sexual practices(unless its harmful). Sexual deviations (prostitution,pornography) play a valuable role in our society: test the boundaries of socially acceptable behaviour => help society to celebrate&promote soc. cohesion. Prostitution the provision of sexual services for reward,usually money.
