COLLAB 2D03 Lecture 1: Chapter 1
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Biology defines as a human culture plays a central role in shaping human sexuality (rathus et al, 2014) General 5 parameters that determine gender chromosomes: hormonal sex, gonads (testes/ovaries, external genitalia, other reproductive structures. Although sex is a natural function, and our sexuality can be influenced by biological factors, how we voluntarily express our sexuality is a matter of personal choice. We choose how, where, and with whom to become sexually involved. : mutual sexual stimulation that precedes or may precede sexual intercourse. Conceptualized sex as a fun, healthy activity when it is voluntary, not seen as work, and serves a personal need: sexual self-actualization: we learn about likes/dislikes through experimentation. Interdisciplinary which utilizes scientific expertise of anthropologists, biologist, medical researchers, sociologists, and psychologists, etc: reflects biological, psychological, social and cultural influences. Canada u. s. a: ethnic differences, lower birthrate, lower teen pregnancy rate, pop.