Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction

by Veronique Mottier

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Mottier examines the questions around what shapes our sexuality asking if it is a product of our genes, or of society, culture or politics. The changing views of sexual norms are dealt with as are issues surrounding feminism, religion, eugenics, and HIV / AIDS.

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Part of a series of small volumes from Oxford University Press designed as teasers - concise and wide ranging over the subject area, this raises more questions than it provides answers for.

I felt it wavered into the areas of gender studies and sexual politics without first thoroughly examining the core of what we define as sexuality in the first place.

Long list of reference material provided if one is inclined to follow the leads provided.
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A must read for Denim Queens and non Denim Queens alike.

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Canonical title
Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction
Original title
Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction
Original publication date
2008
First words
Sex is everywhere in the modern world.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Current practices may contribute to undermining concepts of 'sexuality', but, whatever changes scientific and technological developments will bring to our bodies and relationships, future meanings of sex will be shaped by society and politics.
Original language
English

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Nonfiction, Sociology, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
306.709Society, Government, and CultureSocial sciences, sociology & anthropologySocial Behavior - Dating, Marriage, DivorceSexual relationsBiography And History
LCC
HQ12 .M68Social sciencesThe family. Marriage, Women and SexualityThe Family. Marriage. WomenSexual life
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