| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xiv, 225 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-218) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I: Theorizing Sex -- 1. The Science of Sex: Sexology and Psychoanalysis -- 2. Social Theories of Sexuality: Marxism and Feminism -- 3. Social Constructionism: Sociology, History, and Philosophy -- Part II: The Sociology and Politics of Sexual Identity -- 4. Heterosexuality: From Behavior to Identity -- 5. Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Politics in the United States -- 6. The Revolt against Sexual Identity (co-authored by Suzanne Pennington and Carey Jean Sojka) -- Part III: Social Institutions, Culture, and the Regulation of Sex -- 7. Into Our Bedrooms: The State Takes Charge -- 8. Popular Culture Introduces the New Normal Citizen: The Gay-American -- 9. Heterosexuality in Panic: Doctors to the Rescue -- Part IV: Sexual Ethics in a Time of Uncertainty -- 10. Porn Wars -- 11. S/M or the Pleasures of Pain -- 12. A Right to Sex Work? -- 13. Gay Marriage: Is America a Christian or Liberal Nation? |
| Summary |
In The Social Construction of Sexuality, Steven Seidman investigates the political and social consequences of privileging certain sexual practices and identities while stigmatizing others. Addressing a range of topics from gay and lesbian identities to sex work, he delves into issues of social control that inform popular beliefs and moral standards. The Second Edition of The Social Construction of Sexuality features a new part that focuses on sexuality and social institutions. |
| Subject |
Sex -- Philosophy.
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Gender identity.
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Social role.
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Heterosexuality.
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Homosexuality.
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Sexual ethics.
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Gender identity. (OCoLC)fst00939593
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Heterosexuality. (OCoLC)fst00955788
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Homosexuality. (OCoLC)fst00959755
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Sex -- Philosophy.
(OCoLC)fst01114178
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Sexual ethics. (OCoLC)fst01114835
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Social role. (OCoLC)fst01122857
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Seidman, Steven. Social construction of sexuality. 2nd ed. New York : W.W. Norton, ©2010 (OCoLC)1008963824 |
| ISBN |
9780393934021 (pbk.) |
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0393934020 (pbk.) |
| Standard No. |
99938870480 |
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