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The social construction of sexuality

Title
The social construction of sexuality / Steven Seidman.
Author
Seidman, Steven.
Publication
New York : Norton, ©2003.

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Description
xix, 156 pages; 21 cm
Series Statement
Contemporary societies
Uniform Title
Contemporary societies.
Subject
  • Sex > Philosophy
  • Gender identity
  • Social role
  • Heterosexuality
  • Homosexuality
  • Sexual ethics
  • sex role
  • heterosexuality
  • homosexuality
  • Seksualiteit
  • Sekseverschillen
  • Sociale controle
  • Ethische aspecten
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-146) and index.
Contents
pt. I. Theorizing sex -- 1. The science of sex: sexology and psychoanalysis -- 2. Social theories of sexuality: Marxism and feminism -- 3. Social constructionism: sociology, history, and philosophy -- pt. II. The sociology and politics of sexual identity -- 4. The rise of a heterosexual identity -- 5. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual politics in the United States -- 6. Comparative perspectives on gay and lesbian politics / co-authored by James Dean -- pt. III. Social conflicts over sexual morality -- 7. Pornography -- 8. Sadomasochism -- 9. Sex work -- 10. Gay marriage.
ISBN
  • 039397510X
  • 9780393975109
LCCN
2003041262
OCLC
  • ocm51336568
  • 51336568
  • SCSB-8862739
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library