Sociology 2259 Study Guide - Final Guide: Genetic Privacy, Social Control, Pseudoscience
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In north america from the 17th-19th century, meanings of sexuality shifted from focusing on reproductive ideals, to intimacy in marriage, to personal fulfillment; agents of social control changed during this time as well. During all eras, hierarchies of race, class and gender influenced the complexities of sexual culture: social purity or sex hygiene movements. In north america today, although sexual freedom has increased considerably since previous eras, judgements of deviant and normal sexuality continue to be made. Criteria we use to make these judgements include consent, nature of the sexual partner, nature of the sexual act, location, and frequency: nature of the sexual partner, nature of the sexual act. Exhibitionists people who enjoy having sex in places where others might see them. In any given culture at any particular time in history, certain trends or characteristics can be identified in sexual culture: exotic dancing (is it a sexual act?)
