Human sexuality

Chapter Six Outline A. REPRODUCTION AND SEXUALITY I. We already know that food and shelter play an important part in our basic needs for survival, but so does reproduction and our sexuality. Different cultures display fertility and sexuality in different ways. B. THE PROMISE OF FERTILITY A. Fertility Goddesses and Gods: I. The small figurines known as the fertility or mother goddess, were believed to have been used in rituals. II. The fertility figurines can be used in multiple ways. For example…

A chapter about contraception and planning in a Human Sexuality textbook is crucial. As important as it is to know about sex and all it entails, it is equally as important to know how to do it safely. Chapter 5 talks about the emotional aspect, functions, advantages, disadvantages, unreliable methods, etc. I do not think people realize how many different options there are when preventing pregnancy and STI’s. After finishing this chapter I came to the conclusion even I was blind to the fact there…

Sexuality is diverse, and deeply personal to an individual. It is defined as the feelings and attractions one individual feels to another- whether that be the same or opposite sex (Hite, 2004). Weeks (1986) argued sexuality is not given, it is a product of negotiation, struggle and human agency. People will label their identity of sexuality under the few common labels; heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual and asexual. Asexual is associated with societies that demonstrate little to no interest in…

this chapter, the authors look at the New Testament and Old Testament for teachings on sexuality. In the New Testament the Bible approaches all questions of human existence with respect to the new life in Christ. The teachings of Jesus are treasured because he was sent as a savior to bring redemption and salvation to humankind. The authors examine three specific areas of the New Testament for teachings on sexuality. First the New Testament’s teaching on virginity is looked at. St.…

According to Margaret A. Farley “the large questions” about sexuality, is that there are three that is central to the intelligibility of any framework; for sexual ethics. The first has to do with the moral status of the human body and its meaning, and its interest and value vis-à-vis the whole person and givenness and contingencies. When approaching the topic on sexuality it raises different viewpoints and it’s meaning in society, sexuality is often described or depict a way a person…

The Christian vision of sexuality is a debatable in the 21st century, especially with the influence of popular media and contemporary ideas. Christians believe that sexual activity should be reserved solely for married couples and for procreation purposes. Sex and marriage has a divine origin and was God’s idea. Sexuality is part to the relationship between a man and wife that involved God joining them together. It is the ultimate expression of deepening intimacy which comes with sexual pleasure…

who ascribe to the essentialist approach to sexuality conceptually believe in an ahistorical, acultural, and presocial understanding of sexuality; that sexuality has been a consistent, unchanging reality or essence shared among the members of human civilization (Seidman 26). Typically, sexuality essentialists’ base their belief in biomedical arguments -- citing studies that attest to how genes, hormones, and other biological developmental parts of the human body create a fixed desire for…

Historically, erotic art has displayed many sexual scenes and provides a context for sexuality that expresses various aspects of a variety of cultures. Firmly, I believe that erotic art has a purpose beyond being just being beautiful, captivating pieces. Erotic art helps humans understand the origins of sexuality. They aid in our understanding of evolution by demonstrating that sex is a normative act through many various cultures. Also, sexual acts between animals, children and other deviating…

Literatures showed that there are three ways of which sexuality is defined. One, sexuality pertains to the totality of who the person is; second, sexuality is constructed through the interaction of an individual with the different social groups in the society; and lastly, sexuality can be understood through the relationships of which the person is engaged in. In the search for a definition of sexuality, I concur with Richards, Tepper, Whipple and Komisaruk (1997) that the description of…

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the many different reasons that men cheat according to Robert Weiss. Also to reflect back on how this relates to human sexuality and relationships. This is intended to help society as well as individuals better understand cheating from men and why it is a rising concern in today society. Cheating is a huge concern in relationships and has been for a long time. Men and women both cheat in relationships for many different reasons. Many people would argue…