Women's Studies 2163A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Magnus Hirschfeld, Havelock Ellis, Sexology
16 Jan 2019
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When we talk about sexuality we are talking about the relationships/interactions between; identity, actions, desires . Similarly, what counts as sex education is just as wide-ranging in definition. Role of religious discourse (role of the church) Church operates through a moral outlook on the world. Manages sexuality from angle of family (christian) morality. Remains intact through powerful idealogies like monogamy, reproduction, purit, sinfulness. Folks are policed by the role of the church. 18th, 19th century includes medical intervention into family life and the home. Ex. little books intended for heterosexual, monogomous families that allowed them to look up questions. Even within marriage manuals, sex was presented as risky. The role of medical discourse are still taking up some of the role of religious discourse (moral ground) but claiming a scientific world view. Late 19th century sex researchers became known as sexologists. Magnus hirschfeld, richard von kraft-ebbing, havelock ellis (1897) - early key thinkers.
