Anthropology of Sexuality

Delve into the anthropology of sexuality, examining how cultural, social, and historical factors shape human sexual behaviors and identities. Explore the challenges of studying sexuality across diverse cultural settings, and discover the influences of religion, societal norms, family, and media on sexual practices. Uncover the interdisciplinary perspectives from psychology and sociology on sexuality, shedding light on differing aspects of sexual behavior and identity.

• Anthropology
• Sexuality
• Cultural Influences
• Human Behavior

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1. The Anthropology of Sexuality Unit 13

2. Overview Topics What is sexuality The challenges of studying sexuality Unit Learning Objectives Investigate how cultural, social, and historical factors influence human sexual behaviors and identities Indicate the challenges of studying sexuality within an anthropological framework, including conducting research in diverse cultural settings

3. Introduction In this unit (to accompany SAPIENS podcast S6E7), students will explore sexuality through the lens of anthropology. Students will investigate the influences of cultural, social, and historical factors on human sexual behaviors and identities. Students will use an anthropological framework to examine the challenges of studying sexuality, including researching in diverse cultural settings.

4. What is Sexuality? In anthropology, the study of sexuality focuses on understanding and investigating sexual experiences in different cultures Social and cultural constructs of sexual practices and identities

5. Sexuality In Other Disciplines Psychology In psychology, sexuality is the study of all aspects of sexual behavior like gender identity, attitudes toward sexuality, and the activity of sex Sociology In sociology, sexuality is the study of sexual identity, attractions, and experiences and how they align with sex and gender

6. Cultural Factors Influence Sexual Behaviors & Identities Religion Societal Norms Laws

7. Social Factors Influence Sexual Behaviors & Identities Family Peer Groups Media

8. Challenges of Studying Sexuality Sexual behaviors and experiences are relative Cultural practices and views are changing with outside influences

9. Wrap-Up Let's put this all together! Think about the influences of cultural, social, and historical factors on sexual behaviors, experiences, and identities Consider the challenges of studying sexuality from an anthropological lens across different cultures