Free Essays on Human Sexuality

  1. Human Sexuality in Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

    Human sexuality has a profound impact on our society; more importantly, everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity, or age has a role in human sexuality. It can be as simple as when a woman flaunts her chest and smiles seductively at a police officer to get out of a speeding ticket. Men can even manipulate...

  2. Human Sexuality: Revolution and Counterrevolution

    States who feel that sexuality is something to be cherished. In fact, I would argue that some people who feel sexuality should be openly expressed with whomever they are attracted to, and even some who feel that saving their first sexual encounter until after marriage, both value sexuality. On the other hand...

  3. Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity

    Running head: GENDER IDENTITY Gender Identity Sarah Balok Axia College PSY 265: Psychology of Human Sexuality Gender Identity According to our textbook, Human Sexuality In a World of Diversity, gender identity can be defined as the psychological awareness or sense in women and men of being...

  4. Aboriginal Sexuality

    Aboriginal Sexuality vs. Modern Sexuality Aborigines believe that the natural environment results from the sexual potencies of metaphysical beings and that these potencies continue to vivify the creatures and processes of nature. They also believe that the quality, variety, and intensity of human eroticism...

  5. Theories of Social Construction of Sexuality

    Theories on Social Construction of Sexuality Submitted by: Neha Dhingra Social construction theories of sexuality Human female sexuality encompasses a broad range of issues, behavior and processes, including female sexual identity and sexual behavior, the physiological, psychological, social, cultural...

  6. Human Sexuality

    Sexuality to me is defined as being a heterosexual woman having interests and preferences in the opposite sex and having an emotional and physical connection with that person that I’m comfortable with. Growing up, the only thing I learned about sex was the famous Birds and the Bees talk. Don’t have sex...

  7. Sexuality

    that for procreation only. “Sexual Orientation” (Dierst-Davies, 2007) reveals stigmatization for homosexuality and sodomy from century to century. “Sexuality and Disability: The Missing Discourse of Pleasure” presents the sexual disadvantages people with disabilities face and how the society does not understand...

  8. Feminine Sexuality, Feminine Freedom, Sexism and Relationship

    Smith December 7th, 2012 Longmore Eng 232 Feminine Sexuality, Feminine Freedom, Sexism and Relationship “Desiree’s Baby”, “The Storm” and “The Story of an Hour” are all short stories written by the author Kate Chopin’s. Feminine sexuality, sexism, feminine freedom and male/females relationships...

  9. Links Between Cross-Border Migration, Trafficking and Sexuality.

    This essay sets out to explore the relationship between cross-border migration, trafficking and sexuality within selected countries throughout Southeast Asia. In doing so, while establishing that each of the activities is an independently definable and practicable phenomenon, this essay asserts that...

  10. Human Sexual Behavior

     Human Sexual Behavior University of Phoenix PSY/340 Biological Foundations of Psychology Dr. LaWanda N. Evans March 17, 2016 Human Sexual Behavior Regulatory behaviors are those particular human practices which could be organized by as well as individual through intentional...

  11. Social Stereotypes on Sexuality

    Nonconformity: Evidence from Home Videos,” written by Bailey et al. The concept of gender nonconformity is extremely significant when studying human sexuality because it raises the issues of labeling those who do not conform to the norms of society and it also raises the controversial issue of sexual...

  12. Relationships & Sexuality

    Relationships and Sexuality. (What it means to me.) Both of these terms go as far back as anyone can remember; probably as far back as Adam and Eve in the garden. In most instances our first experiences with relationships begin with our parents and immediate family members. These are...

  13. A Deep Understanding of Human Rights and Their Violation

    undoubtedly reflected a growing concern for human rights as the protection of refugees necessarily involves a deep understanding of human rights and their violation. Now, more than in the past, refugees can rely on a series of principles and declarations that identify human rights and the fundamental principles...

  14. Foundations of Human Development

    Foundations of Human Development in the Social Environment Foundations of Human Development in the Social Environment Human development is something that occurs over an entire lifespan. Changes relating to human development happen in three areas including the biological, psychological, and social...

  15. Human Sexuality

    I think a good topic to research is that supposedly women's sexuality is more fluid than men's. Meaning, that there are a lot of women bisexuals, but very few men bisexuals. So the difference in sexuality between men and women is interesting. Gender identity & gender roles Sexual orientation Adult...

  16. human rights

    Are human rights incontrovertible? Universality is the belief that humans’ rights are universal and belong to everyone regardless of their race, culture, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexuality etc. whereas Incontrovertibility is the belief that human rights are absolute and innate. Philosophers...

  17. The Representation of the Human Figure in Western Art

    SOCIETY’S INFLUENCE ON THE CONCEPT OF BEAUTY: THE REPRESENTATION OF THE HUMAN FIGURE IN WESTERN ART Beauty is defined as “the quality or aggregated of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit” (“Beauty”). Granted most people would say...

  18. Sexuality and the American Dream

    Sexuality and the American Dream Against a backdrop of racism and violence, Hurston’s Janie and Wright’s Bigboy reflect the basic need for personal growth and search for self-fulfillment. Both characters struggle against an oppressive white society, which deprives them of the voice to express not only...

  19. Respect for Human Life

    RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE (Donum Vitae) Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Instruction on respect for human life in its origin and on the dignity of procreation issued February 22, 1987. Replies to Certain Questions of the Day Foreword The Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith has been...

  20. Human Trafficking

    Stacey Pena April 4, 2012 Deborah AP Humanities Silenced Human Trafficking What is Human Trafficking? Many people are familiar with human trafficking, but do not hear about it as much as murders or robberies on the news. It is like it never happens. I always question myself...

  21. Psychology Human Experience

    Guevarra, Arron John C. PSY10 Psychology: Human Experience Why Study Psychology? Psychology: The Human Experience. Introduces psychology as a science of behavior and mental processes. Explains how understanding why we think and act as we do enhances our lives. Condition/Diagnosis The...

  22. being sexual

    July 2013 Being Sexual: Human Sexuality Revisited Presentation, 17 November, 2012 Society for Existential Analysis Annual Conference Ernesto Spinelli Abstract This first part of a two-part paper seeks to develop an existentially-informed approach to human sexuality that was initially presented...

  23. Chapter 10 Summary

    versus environment - Animals: hormones determine adult sexual behavior (EG: aggression). - Humans: less important, post – natal gender roles determine Adult sexuality - Puberty: start of adult sexuality - Female – estrogen and progesterone - Male – androgen and testosterone - Hormones: Limited...

  24. Equus: Human Conflicts and the Trinity

    Equus: Human Conflicts and the Trinity ________________________________________ Peter Shaffer’s play Equus has been savagely attacked by drama critics and psychoanalysts alike. Said one analyst: “I felt I had been had.” Yet Equus has now held the stage for almost four years. Having survived even the...

  25. Carnivalization of the World

    them because of restrictive social standards. Carnaval is a symbol for hidden human desire; a symbol for the expression of the true nature of humanity, one which thrives without constraints and limitations, one where basic human aspiration supersedes that of what is socially acceptable and “right.” The...

  26. Love Sex and God in Four Dimensions

    question of sexual ethics is complicated. Humans have the unique property of having the animalistic need for sex, the natural desire for procreation, but also the conscience that comes from our humanity. This is further complicated by other facets of society and human life. It is an issue that forces us to...

  27. Sex Education in Singapore Is Not Elementary and Outdated

    Sex education is a board term used to describe education about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, emotional relations, reproductive rights and responsibilities, abstinence, contraception, and other aspects of human sexual behavior. Outdated is defined as no longer in use or out...

  28. Octavia's Butler Deconstruction of Gender Roles in Fledgling

    an experiment and this novel touches on the issues of racism, a flawed justice system, sexuality and etc. Butler touches on several subjects that would be easier to ignore. A major theme in Fledgling is sexuality even more specifically is heterosexuality. Shori and the other Inas have sexual relationships...

  29. Biology of Sex-Apa

    Sexuality: The Biology of Sex Almost everyone understands what sex is, to make humans and animals have children. But today the definition of sex is taken into a different view. We not only have sex to reproduce but we have sex for our own personal pleasures now. We don’t need to have sex daily to...

  30. SOC 100 WK 3 ASSIGNMENT 1 PART 1

    PART 1 SOC 100 WK 3 Assignment 1 - Part 1 Identifying the Hypothesis Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, or another similar issue. Select a specific hypothesis that you will evaluate...

  31. Perceive Factors Influencing Sexual Behaviour.

    well as exchanging sex-oriented literature. Some authorities consider sex to be the underlying motive of all human behaviour and consequently, explain every act as an expression of our sexuality. At the other extreme, there are those individual who restrict the term to just those physical acts that involve...

  32. Of Mice and Men Essay

    oppression, Curley’s wife utilizes her sexuality to gain a sense of empowerment. Curley’s wife suffers through substantial degrading through the entire novel, causing her to feel a sense of loss power. In order to gain a sort of worthiness, she uses her sexuality as leverage against the ranch hands....

  33. Understanding Stereotyping

     Understanding Stereotyping Lativia Harris Thomas University According to textbook Understanding Human Sexuality, a stereotype is a generalization about a group of people (e.g., men) that distinguishes them from others (e.g., women). Stereotypes and biases affect...

  34. Sex Education and Today's Youth

    longer as deeply entrenched into religion as they once were; consequently people are more liberal and open-minded. In today’s society, effective sexuality education is essential if youths are to make responsible decisions about sex and relationships. I recently read an article called...

  35. Love...Ahh

    This paper is about Love, Love...ahh Modern Music Modern Music portrays to young girls that flaunting your sexuality is morally acceptable and being an object of lust is something to strive for. This is not an appropriate message to be sending to young, easily influenced teenage girls. The first...

  36. The Vatican's New Insights on Condoms for H.I.V. Prevention

    thesis regarding prevention: “Family values guarantee true human victory. Wherever there is true education in the values of the family, of fidelity, of marital chastity, the true meaning of the mutual gift of self...man will achieve a human victory, even over this terrible phenomenon.” He adds: “If people...

  37. Sexual Views

    entering the first few lectures of this Human Sexuality class and reading upon the few articles given by Daley has definitely changed. The subject relating to sex did not always give me a comfortable vibe. But I’ve come to realize that sex is topic that all humans should be able to comfortably discuss...

  38. Examine and Comment on Christian Beliefs Towards Homosexuality

    20th century UK law stated that if you acted within homosexual acts, you were committing a crime, and homosexuality was seen as a mental illness. (Sexuality Issues, Craig Donnellan, 2001) In medieval times homosexuals were burnt at the stake. [2] In the 1950s, the Church of England’s moral welfare...

  39. Religion.Love.Lgbt

    possesses and consumer love. Ultimately love is always a good thing if its love between mother and child, man and woman, man and man, cat and dog, human and animal. St Paul on his chapter about love of the first epistle to the Corinthians, mentioned that the gift of love has the most power of all the...

  40. Radical Feminism Summary

    setting. Some black women however accepted the term “black feminism” through their approval that “feminism” promoted the belief that women were full human beings who were proficient enough to take on leadership roles and responsibilities. Four major areas that the feminist agenda focused on were the economic...

  41. Innocent Awareness Magic

    intertwining experiences of consciousness and energy. A Oneness appears in all of this majesty. A beauty and bliss beyond our wildest dreams. We human beings are absolutely amazing. We have no idea of our beauty and depth. Because all energetics are available it becomes in a large part, a matter...

  42. Dont Ask Dont Tell

    let Clinton get away with was saving the pre-enlistment question about homosexuality “ The Law respects the power of sexuality and the normal human desire for modesty in sexual matters” says Elaine Donnelly, president of the non-profit Center for Military Readiness...

  43. the gay outline for my persuasive speech

    since the dawn of time, there are several sources to support the claim. 1. Facts The use of the term homosexuality in the study of ancient sexuality has found some dissatisfaction, due to the lack of a specific term in ancient literature corresponding to the modern concept of persons who consistently...

  44. Sexual Revolution

    The sexual revolution, also known as a time of sexual liberation, was a social movement that challenged traditional codes of behavior related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships throughout theWestern world from the 1960s to the 1980s. Sexual liberation included increased acceptance of sex outside...

  45. Women’s Role in Sexual Relationships: Have They Changed?

    associated behaviours lay within traditional boarders. However, as various factors change, those boarders are becoming more flexible. The views on women’s sexuality in particular are changing. As with many issues bound by traditional attitudes, women’s role on the sexual platform is perceived through the constraints...

  46. Aids and Teen Pregnancy as a Public Health Issue

    Human Sexuality: A Public Health Issue by Steven Hockett ENG 102 Professor Nixon Mon 6p-8:30p Each person's sexuality has always been a private issue, concerning themselves, their partners and possibly their clergy; however, events of the last thirty years have forced many to rethink the issue...

  47. Planned Parenthood

    promotion of healthy sexuality for all, through education, counseling and advocacy, in partnership with the community. Its core business is providing women and men in Edmonton, primarily adolescents and young adults, with skills and knowledge to make informed choices around issues of sexuality within the context...

  48. Sex and Gender - Essay

    examine the extent to which gender and sexuality influence our lives. In order to do this, it firstly scrutinize the meaning of gender, sex and sexuality. Secondly, considering the sociological account, it will focus on how social construction of gender and sexuality produce gender identity, gender inequality...

  49. Cultural Awareness of Nudism

    the United States of America on nudism. “ Nudity is a taboo in America because we primarily equate nudity or nakedness with sexuality and we have taboos about sexuality,” (Matthew Westra). “A lot of it has to do, I think, with the Puritan and Victorian heritage that we have, which say that any kind...

  50. Freud

    in 1913. There were three main areas of personality which Jung disagreed with Freud on--the role of sexuality, temporal forces that influence personality, and the unconscious. The role of sexuality in personality differed greatly in Freud and Jung's theories. Freud felt that sex was the single most...

  51. Sexuality Meets Literature

    the Webster’s Dictionary, sexuality means “the quality or state of being sexual, the condition of having sex”. The term “sexuality” is implied in every aspect of our society. Sexuality can also be reflected in many of our actions that we take in our daily life. In fact sexuality affects in every conversation...

  52. Psycho-Analytic Theory

    understanding behavior as meaningful and informative, without denying its physiological aspects. The Pre-Oedipal Stage Freud claimed that all human beings are born with certain instincts, i.e. with a natural tendency to satisfy their biologically determined needs for food, shelter and warmth. The...

  53. “Gay Marriage--and Marriage”

    his article, “Gay Marriage--and Marriage,” because the corruption of marriage, an institution created for “the protection and empowerment of female sexuality,” would eventually hurt all women. Although “Gay Marriage--and Marriage” is unsatisfactory in its use of logos, the article excels rhetorically in...

  54. Summary and Response

    one way is to see what things religion is opposed to or not to. Some accepted parts of the biblical culture in ancient times are genocide; condoning human slavery; stoning non-virgin brides to death; forcing some rape victims to marry their rapists, while executing other rape victims; treating wives as...

  55. Counselling Diversity

    Diversity in a Counselling Environment Essay In today's society the concept of both identity and human diversity have become both an integral and important aspect of people's daily lives. In the case of a counsellor's role, where a mutually trusting therapeutic environment is conducive to the success...

  56. Sexuality in Adulthood

    feelings about sex and sexuality in adulthood. • When I was a little girl/boy, my parents attitude about sex was. . . • Concerning my sex education, my parents told me . . . • These conversations occurred . . . • I recall feeling . . . • Regarding my sexuality, I feel that the impact...

  57. Sexuality in the Field of Vision

    In “Sexuality in the Field of Vision,” Jacqueline Rose insists that psychoanalytic theory can prove to be a valuable political ally to feminism. Rose’s text seems to be organized in a way that logically moves towards her claim that “artists engaged in sexual representation (representation as sexual)”...

  58. Art Therapy Intervention Designed to Increase Self-Esteem of an Incarcerated Pedophile

    referred for art therapy group, “he had completed psychoeducational modules in assessment, compulsion and chemical dependency, assertiveness, human sexuality, rational living, stress management, and sexual aggression.” (Ackerman 1992) The research used The Tennessee Self-Concept Scale (TSCS). The...

  59. Freud

    of psychology can learn from, and his ideas spread from daily living to the medical fields. His studies in areas such as unconsciousness, dreams, sexuality, the Oedipus complex, and sexual maladjustments laid the foundation for future studies and provided a better understanding of all the small things...

  60. Birth Control

    awareness comes an increase in responsibility; the impact one can have on others without being careful may affect them for the rest of their lives. As sexuality was politicized, emerging as a focal point around which social movements organized and interest groups rallied for and against, many social and legal...