Chapter 5

Question 1

How did meanings of sexuality shift

Answer 1

Shifted from focusing on reproductive ideals, to intimacy in marriage, to personal fulfillment; agents of social control changed during this time as well. During all eras, hierarchies of race, class, and gender influenced the complexities of sexual culture.

Question 2

Are we completely sexually free?

Answer 2

Sexual freedom has increased considerably since previous eras, judgments of “deviant” and “normal” sexuality continue to be made. Criteria we use to make these judgements include consent, nature of the sexual partner nature of the sexual act, location, and frequency.

Question 3

What measures sexuality

Answer 3

In any given culture at any given time, there is a multiplicity of perceptions, reactions, and social control measures surrounding sexuality.

Question 4

Perceptions of deviant and normal sexuality

Answer 4

Perceptions of deviant and normal sexuality vary cross-culturally and historically, but also vary among different social groups in a certain culture at a particular time in history

Question 5

How does the deviance dance relate to sexuality

Answer 5

The deviance dance is particularly evident when considering issues related to sex work