Can we compare human sexuality to that of animals? Why? Why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Human sexuality has evolved along with and from that of animals, and therefore, they share many similarities. The copulation act is the same or very similar, as are many rituals performed before sex. Sexual aggression and jealousy, as well as mate attraction and retention, share many similarities as well. Still, there are also certain differences, which call for attention in the research of human sexuality. First of all, there are many emotions and perceptions that influence human sexuality. Shame, guilt, or doubt can affect human sexuality. These emotions often stem from societal norms imposed by the society one
lives in. In addition, religion has its own norms and mores concerning human sexuality, and depending on the belief system, these norms are often strict. While one can oppose those imposed norms, they can still affect the way he or she perceives sexual stimuli. Animal sexuality is not affected by all these impacts, and it has been shaped only by evolutionary pressures. Finally, human sexuality appears to be much more developmentally plastic, meaning that any event during sexual development can cause a
wide variety of different behaviors, often quite maladaptive.
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