European University Institute Library

The social construction of sexuality, Steven Seidman, State University of New York - Albany

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-286) and index

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The social construction of sexuality

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Steven Seidman, State University of New York - Albany

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, Seidman delves into issues of social control that inform popular beliefs and moral standards. The new Third Edition features three new chapters that focus on the changing cultures of intimacy, the promise and perils of cyber intimacies, and youth struggles to negotiate independence and intimate solidarity.--, Provided by Publisher

Part I: Theorizing Sex Chapter 1: The Science of Sex: Sexology and Psychoanalysis Chapter 2: Social Theories of Sexuality: Marxism and Feminism Chapter 3: Social Constructionism: Sociology, History, and Philosophy Part II: The Sociology and Politics of Sexual Identity Chapter 4: Heterosexuality: From Behavior to Identity Chapter 5: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Politics in the United States Chapter 6: The Revolt against Sexual Identity (co-authored by Suzanne Pennington and Carey Jean Sojka) Part III: Intimate Life in America Chapter 7: Changing Cultures of Intimacy Chapter 8: The Promise and Perils of Cyber Intimacies Chapter 9: Youth Struggles to Negotiate Independence and Intimate Solidarity Part IV: The Cultural Politics of Sex Chapter 10: Into Our Bedrooms: The State Takes Charge Chapter 11: Popular Culture Introduces the New Normal Citizen: The Gay American Chapter 12: Heterosexuality in Panic: Doctors to the Rescue Part V: Sexual Ethics in a Time of Uncertainty Chapter 13: Porn Wars Chapter 14: Sadomasochism, or, the Pleasures of Pain Chapter 15: A Right to Sex Work? Chapter 16: Gay Marriage: Is America a Christian or Liberal Nation?