The text argues that the concepts of “homosexuality” and “heterosexuality” did not exist prior to the nineteenth century. What is the significance of this historical fact? In other words, what does this fact tell us about the nature of sexuality and sexual identity?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. should explain that while people engaged in same-sex and opposite-sex sexual
behavior, it was not until 1886 that the terms heterosexuality and homosexuality were used to label
the behavior. Students should mention that buggery laws and the restriction of non-procreative sexual
behavior. Categories of sexuality were not based on sex category or gender, but were socially
constructed.
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According to Marx, the most basic element of any human society is:
a. the family. b. religion. c. laws. d. the economic system.
Robert Merton defines a _____ an unintended and unanticipated outcome.
a. dysfunction b. manifest function c. nonfunction d. latent function
What are the two primary physical changes that occur during the sexual response cycle?
- Plateau and transudation - Excitement and resolution - Myotonia and orgasm - Vasocongestion and myotonia