Human sexuality : a psychosocial perspective /
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| Author / Creator: | Westheimer, Ruth K. (Ruth Karola), 1928- |
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| Imprint: | Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2002. |
| Description: | xxiv, 771 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4551773 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. The Place of Sexuality in Our Lives
- Assumptions About a Course in Sexuality
- A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sexuality
- Levels of Analysis
- We Are Surrounded by Sexuality
- Sexual Expression and Sexual Experience Surround Us
- Chapter 2. Historical and Current Traditions and Perspectives in Human Sexuality
- Historical Changes in Perspectives on Sexuality
- "Sex," "Gender Role," and "Gender Identity"
- Brief History of Human Sexuality
- Research Methods in the Study of Human Sexuality
- Important Principles in Research Methodology
- Types of Research Methods
- How to Interpret Data Collected by Sex Researchers
- Ethical Considerations in Sex Research
- Changing Perspectives on Human Sexuality
- Chapter 3. Gender, Sexual Identity, Self-Concept, and the Psychosocial Environment
- A Note on Chapter Organization
- Attribution Theory
- Gender as a Biological Construct
- Gender as a Psychological Construct
- Gender as a Social Construct
- Conclusion
- Chapter 4. Female and Male Genital and Reproductive Anatomy, Physiology, and Endocrinology
- A Woman's Body
- The Vulva
- Internal Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy
- The Menstrual Cycle
- A Woman's Breasts
- A Man's Body
- External Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy
- Similarities in Female and Male Anatomy
- Conclusion
- Chapter 5. Taking Care of Yourself: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellness
- The Importance of Personal Responsibility and Preventive Measures
- Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Concerns
- Men's Sexual and Reproductive Health Concerns
- Coping With Sexual and Reproductive Illnesses
- Conclusion
- Chapter 6. Sexual Arousal and Responsiveness: Personal and Social Perspectives on Pleasure and Sharing
- Basic Concepts of Arousal and Response
- Biological Substrates of Sexual Arousal and Response
- Factors Affecting Sexual Arousal and Response
- Role of the Senses in Sexual Arousal and Responsiveness
- Issues Involved in Sexual Arousal and Response
- Conclusion
- Chapter 7. Love, Affection, and Sexual Intimacy
- Basic Concepts of Love, Affection, and Intimacy
- The Dynamics of Social Attraction
- Theories of Love
- Love, Sex, and Relationships
- Love and Affectional Relationships Throughout Life
- Is Finding the "Right" Person a Matter of Guesswork?
- Principles of Effective Communication
- Love, Attraction, and Romance in the Workplace
- Conclusion
- Chapter 8. Physical Expressions of Eroticism and Intimacy
- Basic Concepts of Eroticism
- Celibacy
- Sexual Dreams
- Masturbation and Autoeroticism
- Sharing Sex
- Oral Stimulation
- Heterosexual Intercourse
- Conclusion
- Chapter 9. Gender Preferences
- Basic Concepts
- Psychological Aspects of Homosexuality
- Sociological Perspective I: Attitudes of Various Groups in Society Toward Gays and Lesbians
- Sociological Perspective II: Within the Gay and Lesbian Community
- Conclusion
- Chapter 10. Fertility, Infertility, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
- Deciding to Become a Parent
- The Dynamics of Fertilization and Implantation
- Increasing the Chances of Pregnancy
- Development of the Embryo and Fetus
- Health of the Fetus
- The Process of Giving Birth
- After Childbirth
- Infertility: Broken Dreams and Promising Realities
- Treatments for Infertility
- Ending a Pregnancy
- Conclusion
- Chapter 11. Contraception: Making Choices or Taking Chances
- Historical and Contemporary Contraceptive Issues
- Contraceptive Alternatives
- Protection Against STDs
- Methods That Do Not Work Very Well
- Contraceptive Negligence
- Emergency Contraception
- Privacy Issues, Contraception, and Gynecological Care and Counseling
- Conclusion
- Chapter 12. Sexual Experience and Expression in Childhood and Adolescence
- Theoretical Approaches to Development
- Sexual Feeling and Experience in Infancy
- Sexual Experience and Expression in Childhood
- Sexual Experience and Expression in Adolescence
- Conclusion
- Chapter 13. Sexuality in Young Adulthood, Adulthood, and Aging
- Erikson's Theory of Lifelong Development
- How and Why People Get Together
- Being Single
- Married People and Sex
- The Diversity of Sexual Expression in Marriage
- Divorce
- Sex in Later Life
- Myths About Sex in Later Life
- Menopause
- "Male Menopause"
- Physiological Changes in Sexual Responsiveness in Later Life
- Sexual Dysfunctions in Later Life
- Continued Sexual Expression in Institutional Settings
- Homosexuality Among the Aging and Elderly
- Conclusion
- Chapter 14. Sexual Dysfunctions: Incompatibility, Inadequacy, or Just Inappropriately Learned Responses
- Sexual Dysfunctions
- Classification of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Causes of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Prescription and Recreational Drugs in the Etiology of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Conclusion
- Chapter 15. Sex Therapy: "Helping People to Help Themselves"
- Sex Therapy
- Who Does Sex Therapy?
- Basic Issues in Sex Therapy
- Treating Sexual Dysfunctions
- Medical Approaches to the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Other Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Sex Therapy
- Does Sex Therapy Work?
- Special Challenges Facing Gays and Lesbians With Sexual Dysfunctions
- Conclusion
- Chapter 16. Illness and Disability: Coping with Impairment and Loss
- The Medical Model of Illness and Disability
- Impact of Illness and Disabilities on Sexual Arousal and Response
- Mental Retardation
- Sexual Expression Among the Visually and Hearing Impaired
- "In Sickness and in Health"
- Conclusion
- Chapter 17. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS
- The Problem of STDs
- Effectiveness of Programs to Lower STD and HIV Rates
- The Scope of STDs and the Need for Prevention
- STDs Caused by Viruses
- STDs Caused by Bacteria
- STDs Caused by Parasites On or In the Skin
- Recent Advances in the Treatment of STDs
- If You Think You Have A Sexually Transmitted Disease
- The Psychosocial Context of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Risk-Taking Behaviors
- Irregular Use of Condoms
- Specific Populations and STD Risks
- Conclusion
- Chapter 18. Sexual Variations and the Paraphilias
- Complex Language Issues
- Historical Background
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
- What Gauses Paraphilias?
- Measurement Problems
- A Sociological Perspective on Sexual Deviation
- Paraphilias and Personality Disorders
- Theories About the Origins of Sexual Variations and Deviations
- Paraphilias and "Mental Disorders"
- Sexual Variations and Deviations
- Paraphilias in Psychosocial Context
- "Sexual Addiction"
- Treating Paraphilias
- Women and Paraphilias
- Conclusion
- Chapter 19. Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Force: The Loss of Our Very Personhood
- Issues of Consent
- Theoretical Approaches
- Prostitution
- Pornography
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Abuse
- Rape
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- References
- Photo and Art Credit List
- Index
