Ch 1: Sexuality in Perspective Flashcards
define sexual behaviour
produces arousal and increases chances of an orgasm
In PREHISTORIC sexuality what were two things they did/ thought?
- Ppl would worship female fertility
- Ppl did not understand the idea of penis’ so they didn’t understand how women got pregnant
What does “phallic” mean?
penis
what are examples of “phallic” symbols?
- CN tower
- Eiffel tower
- Blue Origin Rocket
What did ancient Hebrews think about sex?
they had a “sex positive” mindset
which culture encouraged: polygamy, ritual cleansing, pederasty and prostitution?
Ancient Hebrews
where does the term “lesbian” derive from?
“Sappho”
in which culture was marriage seen as the closest thing to virtue?
Middle East : Islam
when was there more equal rights for women in the eastern perspective?
around the time of Mohammed
which part of the world proposed that having sex will help with sickness?
in the Far East?
which culture had the Kama Sutra?
Hindu’s
In Hindu culture, what did they think about sex?
they saw sexual pleasure as an ideal and having sex would potentially lead you to reincarnation
what is the Kama Sutra?
a guide to engage in sexual activities
what are chastity belts?
believed that women had to wear them when their husbands had to leave for war
what were some of the problems with chastity belts?
infection because husbands would sometimes leave for years for war
Which culture had sexual excesses which were more common in upper class?
ancient romans
what was the purpose of the yin and yang in the Far East culture?
the men absorbed women’s yin energy
Which Era was Tissot’s Degeneracy Theory apart of?
The Victorian Era
what was Tissot’s Degeneracy Theory (1750’s) about?
he believed masturbation was bad for you and that ppl who masturbated wld go into insane asylums also that it would cause poor vision, memory loss or dizziness
what was Clelia Mosher (1920) known for?
debunked victorian myths like menstrual periods made women go crazy and women breathed differently than men but that was because of corsets
what were some sexual revolutions!
- the pill gave women more control over reproduction
- LGBTQ relationships
- the Aids epidemic in the 80s
Sigmund Freud (1905)
in 1905: he believed in the 5 stages of psychosexual development
“our sexuality is apart of us and it affects everyone”
Henry Havelock Ellis (1939)
he was a sex positive man. he promoted the idea that women are sexual just as everyone else
Richard Von Krafft-Ebing (1902)
he was not sex positive. in his book (psychopathia sexualis) he saw sexual engages as mental diseases
** Magnus Hirschfeld (1935)
The “Einstein of Sex”
He was a researcher that did not get enough credit for his work.
He was institutionalized for being gay.
He was a gay Jewish sex researcher during the Nazi times - he was targeted by the Nazi’s which led to them destroying his work and his museum.
He starred in the first PRO gay movie in 1919s called: different from others
What were the sexualities in three societies?
- Repressive Society
- Permissive Society
- Sex & Anxiety
which society was the repressive society?
Inis Beag, Ireland
which society was a permissive society?
Mangaia, South Pacific
which society was sex & anxiety?
Mehinaku, Brazil
what did a repressive society look like (think of donkey)
- Inis was discovered as one of the most sexually repressed places.
- there was a lot of fear towards periods and menopause
- nudity wasn’t a thing
- the only sex position they did was missionary with no foreplay NOTHING
- females never had orgasms
what did a permissive society look like?
- sex was important for pleasure
- elders would teach young boys about sexuality
- parents would encourage girls about sex and what they would like
- all females experienced orgasms
what did a Sex and Anxiety society look like?
- parents are open about sex
- multiple partners
- women have a weaker sex drive
- periods were seen as dangerous
What are some sexual differences within canada?
- women in Northwest territories receive more sexual violence
- different provinces watch different porn categories
what does the media and sexuality tell us?
- “sex sells”
- these messages shape our cultural views of sex
- a lot of the messages are very problematic
- it doesn’t show the embarrassing stuff when it comes to sex
what does cross-species studies tell us?
studying sexuality in non-human animals help us understand human sexuality
in PREHISTORIC sexuality, what symbol would be on a chariot to represent power?
a penis because it was capable of “birth” and “fighting off evil”
which culture had “ritual cleansings” after people in their communities had: wet dreams, masturbated or gave birth?
Ancient Hebrews
what was the very specific Greek and Roman myth?
“all humans are bi-sexual.” That there were these creatures that had two sets of features (two heads, two bodies, male and female genitals..) and that those people were the most powerful so the Gods struck lighting to split them in half and its believed that you will always be looking for your other half.
what is “pederasty?”
sexual activity with an old man and a young boy
what was a concubine in prostitution?
slaves that had no choice and were taken by older men to engage in sexual activities
what was a courtesan in prostitution?
a prostitute, especially one with wealthy or upper-class clients.
in the Ancient Romans, who organized huge orgys and allowed any kind of sexual activities?
Kericula
in early christianity who were the two guys that were very ‘sex negative?’
- Saint Paul
- Saint Augustine
which cultures had severe double standards
- Ancient Hebrews
- Islams
