CRIM 316 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Female Genital Mutilation, Juvenile Delinquency, Sex Reassignment Surgery
12 Sep 2016
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Historical, religious, and cultural perspectives of sexual behavior. As early as 6th century b. c: greek and mediterranean culture. Same-sex conduct = acceptable: sexual plays on stage, orgies of gods, young boys sold into slavery. Plato"s symposium, art depiction of homosexuality, sexual activity between man & boy = beautiful. Other more serious offenses (homosexuality, bestiality, etc. ) brought before criminal courts punishment as severe as death. Hebrew (puritan rules): no homosexuality, masturbation prohibited (if married and masturbate= adultery) Native americans (similar to ancient greek) evidence of homosexuality in tribes, children sexual activity tolerated, believe boy sexual activity necessary for sexual development. African tribes (similar to ancient greek) similar rituals as native americans. *overall, no objective standard for types sexual behavior that should be prohibited, and sexual mores have changed drastically even in previous century* - normal sexual acts depend on accepted social and political ideologies. Changing perception of deviant sexual behavior: the 20 th century.
