ANTH 161 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Sexology, Machismo, Rape Culture
2 Jul 2019
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Forms basis of family and kinship structures. Boundaries of what is acceptable challenged and changing. Sexuality is a complex range of desires, beliefs, and behaviors that are related to erotic physical contact, intimacy, and pleasure. Sexuality is the cultural arena within which people debate ideas of what kinds of physical desires and behaviors are morally right, appropriate, and natural. We are taught about sexuality by our parents and our families as they model relationships. Flexible behavior and not a fixed identity. Of great importance, men should be the sexual aggressors. Richard von krafft-ebing in psychopathia sexualis 1892. Lesbian and gay commitment ceremonies, as ssm were outlawed in the 90s. Rituals of resistance and acceptance, strong desire for inclusions. Over half of all americans support same-sex marriage. Apa statement: children raised by same-gender parents. Includes attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any fare as well as those raised by heterosexual parents unwanted sexual contact or threats.
