Human Sexuality in a

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For Corey Isaacs Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity Fifth Canadian Edition Spen cer A. Rathus Jeffrey S.Nevid Lo is Fichner-R athu s Alexander McKay 1 / 4

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CHAPTER 1

What Is Human Sexuality?

CHAPTER-AT-A-GLANCE

Chapter Outline Instructional Ideas Supplemental Materials Choices, Information, and Decision Making

What Is Human Sexuality?

Learning Objective 1 Learning Objective 2 Learning Objective 3 Learning Objective 4 Discussion Question 1 Discussion Question 2

IM Activity: Introductory

Topics Activity & Creating a Good Learning Space

Sexuality and Ethics Learning Objective 5 Discussion Question 3 Sexuality and Spirituality Thinking Critically About Human Sexuality (

Teaching Tip 1 IM Activity: Critical

Thinking Activity Perspectives On Human Sexuality Learning Objective 6 Learning Objective 7 Discussion Question 4 Teaching Tip 2

IM Activity: Human

Sexuality and the Internet

IM Activity: Small Group

Discussion Questions:

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

The chapter begins by describing the sexual beliefs, norms, and practices of Inis Beag and Mangaia, two very different island cultures, to highlight the importance of culture and diversity in human sexual expression. The authors suggest that making choices is a critical part of our development sexually and propose that scientific information and morals and values can inform sexual decision making. The breadth of information provided will permit the student to understand psychological, biological and sociological aspects of sexuality. The introduction is followed by a clarification of terms that will be used throughout the text. Of particular relevance is the emphasis on conceptualizing sexual behaviour as something that goes beyond reproduction.The human sexuality field is described as interdisciplinary. The authors identify the examination of values as essential to an understanding of human sexuality. The diversity of Canadian society is discussed with particular emphasis on sexual attitudes and behaviours. Political, social and religious differences between Canada and other countries are highlighted, with particular emphasis on sexual scripts in Kenya. Comparisons between Canada and the United States are drawn. The exploration of sex related behaviours and beliefs worldwide is introduced and related to future chapters.Ethical issues related to sexuality are raised, and the World Association for Sexual Health’s (WAS) principles of sexual rights are introduced. Readers are informed of the importance of critical thinking about sexual information, and suggestions for critical thinking are given.The authors present historical, biological, cross-species, sociological, and anthropological perspectives on human sexuality. The historical approach contextualizes sexuality by examining the cultural mores and ethics of a particular time and place. The authors give a brief overview of various societies throughout history. Issues such as bisexuality, homosexuality, pederasty, sadomasochism and gender roles are described in light of the social and political context of each society. The section ends with a brief introduction to the scientific study of human sexuality and recent trends and advances in the study of human sexuality.The biological perspective focuses on the roles that genetics, the nervous system and other biological factors play in human sexuality. The cross-species perspective provides an introduction to analogues of human sexual behaviour. It also points to the fact that as we climb the “evolutionary ladder,” psychosocial factors start acquiring a greater relevance in determining the occurrence and "quality" of the sexual response. The sociological and anthropological perspectives emphasize the ways that cultural context shape sexual behaviour. The sociological perspective asserts that social factors (socioeconomic status, gender) will affect our sexual values, beliefs and behaviours.Finally, the authors suggest that considering multiple approaches is the most effective way to understand the complexity and range of human sexual behaviour.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain the need for a scientific study of human sexuality.
• State the authors' definition of human sexuality.
• Explain the authors' contention that the study of human sexuality would be incomplete without

an examination of values.

• Discuss the relevance of different cultures and societies in the understanding of human

sexuality.

• Explain the relationships between the three ethical positions presented (ethics of divinity,

ethics of community, and ethics of autonomy) and sexual decision making.

• Describe the historical, biological, cross-species, sociological, and anthropological

perspectives on human sexuality.

• Explain the contributions and limitations of cross-species comparisons of sexual behaviour.

USING THE ACTIVITIES AND ADDITIONAL LECTURE MATERIAL

• Choices, Information, and Decision Making

II. What is Human Sexuality?• Activity I: This is a good activity to do on the first day of class. Ask students to make a list of sexual topics that they think might be covered during the entire course. You can then discuss these topics and the emotions they elicit in students and use this as an introduction to some of the topics you will be covering in the course.III. Sexuality and Ethics IV. Sexuality and Spirituality

• Thinking Critically about Human Sexuality.

• Activity II: Have your students use their critical thinking skills to evaluate a series of statements. Have students break up into pairs or small groups to start and then discuss as a group.

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