PSYC 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Human Sexual Response Cycle, Libido, Neuroimaging
21 Oct 2016
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Sexual motivation is strongly governed by social cues. Societies also vary in the sexual practices that are considered taboo or unacceptable. In canada, there is a law which prohibits adults from having sexual relations with minors. Some sexual taboos seem universal, suggesting they may be formed in evolution. Incest is an example of this: also, illegal for people to marry their siblings. Why is sex between siblings universally forbidden: reproduction between close relatives increases the likelihood of passing on defective genes, particularly recessive traits, puts pressure on societies to interact with neighbouring cultures. Some cultures approve certain norms while others do not. Within nations many religious, ethnic and other subcultural groups also influence the sexual behaviour of members. Many cultures, sex before marriage is not permitted. Today, more people are having sex before marriage at a much younger age and with multiple partners. Many places are also allowing same sex marriage relationships. Changes in societal views of sex grew.
