FRHD 2100 Chapter 1: chapter 1.doc

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Cindy Clarke

Document Summary

Chapter one provides you with information about what human sexuality is and its history. The chronicle of its development is interesting in and of itself. As you look through the different stages note the similarities between each period and some of the similarities between then and now. One would be the phallus as a symbol of sex and potency. Note that women used contraception devices although there was great value in having as many children as possible. In a rural farming environment it would be important to have many children to help run the family farm. Evolution: the evolution of the upright posture changed the way humans engage. Phallus: the male symbol of sex and potency, associated with displays of. Phallus: the male symbol of sex and potency, associated with displays of in sexual intercourse in sexual intercourse aggression aggression. Male circumcision first performed in egypt and possibly africa. Women inserted sponges and other objects into their vaginas for contraception.