1 - Sexuality in Perspective Flashcards
Define sexual behaviour
Behaviour that increases the chance of organism and produces arousal
What is ‘cultivation’ in communication theory?
The notion that people think that what they see in the media represents the mainstream
true or false? Some cultures lease sex completely unregulated
False, though regulation varies greatly
Which are more likely to engage in same-sex sex, males or females?
Males
True or false, all human societies use physical characteristics to choose a sexual partner?
True
What is one universal rule for attractiveness?
A poor complexion is considered unattractive
What are two differences in sexual behaviour when social class is considered?
Lower social class was correlated with earlier sex and higher rate of STI incidence
Also, manual workers were more likely to do oral than professionals
True or false? Quebecois are generally more conservative when it comes to sex than the rest of Canada?
FALSE, more liberal
What are three benefits of cross-cultural studies?
Give us notion of varience
Ilustrate importance of culture and learning in shaping sexual behaviour
- Show that human sexuality is not just biological
What is a common purpose of sexual behaviours not for sex in the animal kingdom?
To end a fight or assert dominance
Define sexual health
A state of physical, emotional and social well-being related to sexuality
What are negative rights?
Freedoms from
eg. freedom from rape
Historically, what was the main source of informatino regarding sexuality?
Religion
What are the three main attitudes about the purpose of sex?
- Procreational
- Relational (eg. monogamy, intimate relationship)
- Recreational
What are 5 determinants of human sexuality?
- Biology
- Environment
- History
- Culture
- Psychology
What is the difference between cultural and societal determinants of human sexuality?
Cultural determinants are ideological (eg. beliefs and values) while societal are based on institutions such as media or religion
What is exogamy?
Part of incest taboo. Marrying outside a specific group of people to which a person belongs
How may incest lead to birth defects?
Not direct cause of congenital birth defects. Leads to an increase in the frequency of deleterious recessive genes becoming homozygous and expressing themselves.
