Cross-Cultural Variations

Question 1

Name 5 reasons as to why studying sexual behaviours of different cultures is important.

Answer 1

Provides insight into the ways in which culture influences sexual behaviour.

Illustrates the importance of learning in shaping human sexual behaviour.

Demonstrates how “sexual normalcy” is a relative concept.

Demonstrates how cultural attitudes, customs and beliefs about sex and sexuality assign meaning to the individual’s sexual behaviour.

Is essential in analyzing sexually related problems/issues in the world and is key in finding solutions.