ANTH 1150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ascribed Status, Hajj, Islamic Fundamentalism
6 Dec 2016
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Human sexuality: cross-cultural studies of human sexuality have become more common since the 1980s, studies show significant cultural variation in the way sexuality is viewed, practiced, and controlled, culture regulates sexual behaviour. Homosexual behaviour: homosexual behaviour is common worldwide, but the definition varies cross culturally. In western cultures, homosexuality is defined as the desire to have sexual relations with someone of the same sex. Among the navaho, homosexuality is based more on gender roles than on biological sex. In many cultures, homosexuality is seen as natural and expected. Alternative genders or transgenders have been identified in many cultures. Control of sexual relations: humans engage in sexual relations when it suits them and when it is deemed appropriate by the standards of their culture, two major recent trends: More people are entering into sexual relationships outside of marriage. Women are gaining more control over their sexual lives.
