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Sociology of Sexualities
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Sociology of Sexualities

Third Edition


September 2024 | 520 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Sociology of Sexualities is an insightful exploration of sexuality through a sociological lens, offering a comprehensive understanding of sexualities and gender identities. The Third Edition brings to light the current societal challenges faced by LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights, the influence of technology on sexuality, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual behaviors.

 
Chapter 1: The Social Construction of Sexuality
The Sociology of Sexualities

 
Terminology

 
The Social Construction of Sexuality

 
Sexual Revolutions

 
Sexual Relationships: Beyond Monogamy

 
Sexual Invisibility

 
Sexuality Across the Life Course

 
Sexualizing Racial/Ethnic Minorities

 
Sexual Minorities Beyond LGBTQ+

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 2: The Science of Sexuality
Understanding Sexuality Through Science

 
Sociology and Social Constructionism

 
The Science of Homosexuality

 
The Science of Monogamy

 
Sexuality Studies in Academia

 
Researching Sex: Methodological and Ethical Concerns

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 3: Gender and Sexuality
Social Construction of Gender

 
Challenging the Gender Binary: Gender in Non-Western Cultures

 
Intersection of Gender and Sexuality

 
Transgender

 
Intersex

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 4: Social Class, Space, Place, and Sexuality
Social Class and Sexuality

 
Colonialism, Capitalism, and Sexuality

 
Class and Sexual Behaviors

 
Class, Poverty, and Sexual Rights and Well-Being

 
Space, Place, and Sexuality

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 5: LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Inequality
The Sociology of Inequality

 
Legal Discrimination

 
Gender, Sexuality, and Social Control

 
Transgender Discrimination and Inequality

 
Heterosexual and Cisgender Privilege

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 6: LGBTQ and Sexuality-Based Mobilization and Activism
The Sociology of Social Movements

 
Before Stonewall: The Homophile Movement

 
After Stonewall: The Modern Gay Rights Movement

 
Transgender and Intersex Activism

 
Bisexual Activism

 
Backlash: Heteroactivism

 
Sexuality-Based Activism Beyond LGBTQ+ Activism

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 7: Media, Sport, and Sexuality
Media and Sexuality

 
LGBTQ+ Representations in Television and Film

 
Sexuality and Sport

 
Coming Out of the Athletic Closet

 
Creating Space for Intersex and Transgender Athletes

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 8: Sexuality, School, and the Workplace
Schools, Sexuality, and Social Control

 
Sex Education

 
Sexuality and the Workplace

 
Heterosexual Relationships in the Workplace

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 9: Religion, Family, and Sexuality
Religion and Sexuality

 
LGBTQ+ Families

 
Intimate Partner Violence

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 10: Sexuality and Reproduction
Compulsory Reproduction

 
The Body as a Social Construction

 
Stratified Reproduction

 
Pregnancy and Childbirth

 
Breastfeeding

 
Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Pregnancy

 
Teen Pregnancy and Birth

 
Birth Control

 
Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Choice

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 11: Sexual Health
Understanding Sexual Health

 
Sexuality and Disability

 
Sexually Transmitted Infections

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 12: Commodification of Sex
Pornography

 
Sex Work

 
Globalization and Sexuality

 
Conclusion

 
 
Chapter 13: Sexual Violence
Understanding Sexual Violence

 
Racialized Homophobic and Transphobic Violence

 
Carceral Sexuality

 
Conclusion

 

Supplements

Sample Materials & Chapters

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