SOCL 2505 Chapter : SOCL 2505 Chapter 6 Notes
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Intimacy, strengths, and diversity: men and women differ in the importance they place on the sexual relationship. Women view sex and love as highly connected. Men separate love and sex: sexual intimacy is an integral part of healthy marriage relationships: Studies show that marital satisfaction and the satisfaction couples have with their sexual relationship are related: a major strength for a happily married couple is the quality of their sexual relationship. Are differences based on gender and the type of couple relationship. Heterosexual: sexual orientation toward members of the other sex. Homosexual: sexual orientation toward members of the same sex. Transgender: feel that assigned gender is false or incomplete description of themselves. Historical perspectives on sex and society: human sexual behavior and thinking about sex has been guided by: Cultural beliefs: advances in science led to a more technical approach to sex.
