Human Sexuality - Correct Answer ways we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings
sex - Correct Answer anatomical or biological
relates to erotic feelings, experiences/desires
Gender - Correct Answer social/cultural categories
Canadian Sexuality vs. American - Correct Ans...
Canadian Sexuality vs. American - Correct Answer western countries with more gender equality =
increased rates of sexual satisfaction
Canada more liberal with sex than USA
Canadian society: acceptance of diversity on many levels
people's sexual attitudes, experiences, and behaviours are shaped by cultural traditions/beliefs
Ethics of Divinity - Correct Answer based on a fundamental belief in a natural law of right and wrong
(religious roots)
Ethics of Community - Correct Answer based on what is perceived as the greater good for the
community
Ethics of Anatomy - Correct Answer the rights and freedoms of individuals
Principles of Critical Thinking - Correct Answer Be skeptical
Examine definitions of terms
Examine the assumptions or premises underlying arguments
, Be cautious in drawing conclusions from evidence
Consider alternative interpretations of research evidence
Dont oversimplify
Dont overgeneralize
Perspectives of Human Sexuality: Historical - Correct Answer places our sexual behaviour into context
Prehistory/Antiquity - Correct Answer - cave drawings, stone artifacts
- suggests worship of womens ability to bear children
- when people became aware of mens role = Phallic worship
- incest taboo have been the firs taboo
Ancient Hebrews - Correct Answer - sex as a fulfilling experience to satisfy
- permitted polygamy, but majority were monogamous
- believed sex strengthened marital bond
- wife considered husband's property
Ancient Greeks - Correct Answer - valued family life
- 3 aspects of greek sexuality (male-male adult sexual behaviour, pederasty, prostitutions)
- pederasty: sexual love between man and a boy
- viewed men/women as bisexual
Ancient Romans - Correct Answer - sponsored orgies (found more in the upper class)
- viewed male-male interaction as a threat
Early Christians - Correct Answer - began associating sexuality with sin
- restrict sex to marriage
- sex as distraction from spiritual devotion
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