SOC244H5 Study Guide - Sexual Script Theory, Sigmund Freud, Victorian Era
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Power relations are very important in this discussion of sexuality. There are certain characteristics that emerge from the 20th century literature on sexuality. Sexuality also appeared to be as an energy system - looking at sexuality as potent energy force connected to spirituality, relationships, etc. The importance of social influence of framing sexuality. 99% of women can acheive orgams through masterbation. it can reduce pleasure - It can lead to intimacy - but it does not have to lead to a relationship, it relieves stress, emotional support, but it does not have to flow. (may lead to affection in relationships. ) Dani of new guinea - show very little interest in sexuality y- very little to no concern about sexual relations because their concern is reproduction. So sexual intercourse is performed very quickly - ending with the male orgasm and that"s it. So mothers and fathers do 5 years of sexual abstinence, They viewed sexuality in a very negative fashion.
