Compare and contrast essentialism and social construction theory as they relate to human sexuality

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER:
Essentialism argues that sexuality is associated with instinct, a response to physical stimulation, and a product of biology; social construction theory argues that sexuality is learned, a product of history and culture, and based on experience and negotiation. ?

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