SOC265H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Casual Sex
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Prevalence is always higher; based off of incidence. Prevalence: 100% of people have a particular thing n= 130. Beres (casual sex encounters, young adults in jasper who are heterosexual) Transient: time constraints leads to more casual sex. 1. it just happens : mostly used by women; beyond the control of partners: have/holds discourse: mostly used by women; belief that casual sex will lead to a relationship (friendship or romantic), this reflects traditional gender norms. Discourse: communicated knowledge and explanation surrounding casual sex. Rape-prone societies characteristic: excessive consumption of alcohol, constant availability of pornography, male bonding thru bragging (sexual exploits, homophobic actions) Rape free society characteristics: women is being valued and essential, rape is socially disapproved, absence of homophobia, no-tolerance for sexual violence. Context (beres: time, space and individuals; sanday: time + space + indiviudals =culture) Different spaces and individuals will create a different culture atmosphere.
