Sex can be interpreted in limitless definitions that all correlate with one another. According to Dictionary.com sex is defined as: “the sum of the structural and functional differences by which the male and female are distinguished, or the phenomena or behavior dependent on these differences” (“sex”). Sex is a broad spectrum, although many people characterize it to be strictly intercourse little do they know sex is more profound. The thought or sight of the word sex is instantly depicted to be merely a single action, in spite of the fact it can be expressed in different actions. Intercourse is the main factor of sex although it can have other factors; such as being a determinant for a type of relationship two people may solely have based on physical attraction in which becomes the main focus that can lead up to sex, further along the lines of sex it can become a thing of passion and intimacy, and can also be exemplified as a creation of life through reproduction.
“The human body is such a finely tuned attraction-seeking machine, it takes only one second to intuitively decide whether someone’s physically hot or not” stated Helen Fisher.
In our society majority of people base there decision whether to approach someone by their physical attributes and if there is a similar attraction between them, in which will determine if
they will interact. If there is a physical attraction between two people they will feel a type of sensation to purse to one another. This can apply to any type of setting whether it is in a work, social, or school environment. When the relationship between two people is established solely through physical attraction it can manifest towards a casual or non casual hookup.
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...eliefs of the type of relationship they should have. It is not taken into serious account that love is the influential factor for couples to have in order for them to not only enjoy the beauty of having a child but having a child with that other person who also took part in creating that life.
Traditionally, sex was to happen after couples got married and the main purpose for reproduction of the human race. With time sex has evolved into today’s culture with the act of a “hookup,” which represents a marked shift in openness and acceptance of uncommitted sex that collaborates with physical and sexual attractions. Even though sex has become acceptably casual within society there are still those who value the meaning of sex and can only express it with one person because they both feel the same way emotionally. An regardless sex will always create a beautiful creation.
As stated in the book, “college students have much to teach about sex” (8). That is because the values, ideologies, and worldviews of the students are representative of greater American culture. Although flawed, hookup culture on American campuses hold the possibility of accepting a culture of inclusivity, care, pleasure, and freedom while also rejecting predatory behavior, racism, classism, and abuse. Dismissing hookup culture all together is blind to the reality that young adults are going to have sex, and since sex is non-negotiable, one’s aim should be to foster open dialogue and critical thought onto a future where everyone enjoys the ability to freely explore sexuality, sex, and gender on their own
In the second chapter, The A, B, C, and Ds of Sex (and Asex), Brock University Associate Professor and Asexuality author, Bogaert, examines “some of the fundamental psychological processes of asexuality as they relate to both sexual and asexual people.” Throughout this section, Bogaert explains the “A (attraction and arousal), B (behavior), C (cognition), and Ds (desire)” by going through each letter and explaining what it stands for. He tries to get the younger readers to understand the definitions of asexuality by aiming focus on the constituents of sexuality first. The similarities between sexuality and asexuality are outlined throughout this reading. Surprisingly enough, Bogaert explains the differences and the relationship between romantic and sexual bonds and how they appear in asexual people as well.
Sexuality is defined in many ways, for the sake of this papers clarity sexuality will be defined as, sexual feelings and interactions that are defining features of romantic intimacy. (Fering 2009) Child sexual abuse (CSA) is defined in the International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences as "any [sexual] action that is inflicted upon or must be tolerated by a child against their own will or any [sexual] action about which the child cannot make a decision due to their physical, emotional, mental, and verbal inferiority." Statistics for the prevalence of CSA range from anywhere from 15 to 25 percent of women to 5 to 10 percent of men according to Deegener. (2002)
Since the dawn of man, sex has played a crucial role in society. Before they learned to read or write humans were engaging in sex and without it none of us would be here. In today’s society, sex has grown to become much more complicated. If I were to ask a group of people on the street what they believed sex was? I bet they would have a hard time answering. The question puzzling society today is how do we define sex? Can we define sex? These are questions raised in Tracy Steele’s article “Doing it: The Social Construction of S-E-X”. This article is about the current questions and issues that have been raised about sex within today’s society. In this paper I will summarize the key points of the article, while sharing my own thoughts and opinions of Steele’s findings.
In the article “An Anthropological Look at Human Sexuality” the authors, Patrick Gray and Linda Wolfe speak about how societies look at human sexuality. The core concept of anthology is the idea of culture, the systems of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors people acquire as a member of society. The authors give an in depth analysis on how human sexuality is looked at in all different situations.
Looking at our past, there have been dramatic changes in the way humans view sex. Long before the 1900s individuals framed their views based on the religious institution. Due to the fact that they strongly centered their idea of sexual thought on religion, they believed that the only purpose of having sex was to procreate. As the 1920’s approached, there were various factors that changed the way individuals viewed sex. The “new women” known, as flappers were women who were confident in who they were. They changed their attire as well as their social attitude. In the 1920s, the flappers redefined sex; customs and traditions were broken and new norms were created by society.
In Hookups Starve the Soul, an essay by Laura Vanderkam, Mrs. Vanderkam argues the fact that the real problem with hookups is not the act of promiscuity, but rather the lack of meaning behind it. I believe one is entitled to do whatever he or she pleases, with his or her body. Having the ability to hook up, particularly for college students, forces the person to become more confident and comfortable along with giving the participant a sense of power. On the contrary, through this sexual freedom, men and women are still held to different standards.
THERE’s much more to sex than the genitals, seeing someone bare or even the most common goal of sex – an orgasm. Sex experts will tell you that sex is intimacy; it is opening yourselves to spiritual mingling, exposing and exploring your sexual desires. But these are sometimes hindered by social constructions of sexual behaviour – the taboos, the myths and misinformation can sometimes make something as natural as sex very complex.
My observation of the two girls at Starbucks allowed me to take ten minutes of my twelve hour day to stop and just observe and interpret these vague cues. My initial assessment of the two girl across from me was that they were friends catching up after a long day from work, as the clock ticked and they became more comfortable, their nonverbal cues showed me that they were more than friends, they are lovers. Taking the time to observe other people has shown me that verbal communication isn’t the only thing that I should be taking into consideration when getting to know an individual. A person usually reacts by instinct, the cognitive mind isn’t the one to cue the sincere smile or dishonest look in an individual’s face. Learning to pay attention to others affects displays, like facial expression and body movement could potentially get you out of a tough situations. After all, actions speak louder than
way of meeting each other is, one gets the feeling, not by chance, but rather
There is constantly cessation why women and men cohabitate, nurture, desire, and endure. Many shrug the similarities and differences to the side due to the complex nature that is involved in understanding the progression. Since the beginning of time, according to the bible, man was placed as the dominant sex, fending for the families well being. The woman has tended to the important jobs around the homestead as situations arose. Often in society, one will find himself in a battle depending on the views of the receiving recipients. Following is a dialogue explaining a safe and metro sexual view as a general whole.
Another aspect of emotional attraction is reciprocity, which by definition has to do with a mutuality of some sort. In respect to attraction, it is the mutual interest. Human beings tend to like those who like them and dislike those who dislike them. The perfect illustration of this effect is the middle school drama scene. Most of us have probably heard or even said a line something to the effect of, “I don’t like her/him because they talked badly of me.” Inversely, when another individual expresses an interest in you, you probably feel a sense of accomplishment or flattery that causes you to show an interest in them as well (Sternberg, 2013). As much as we would like to think we left this attitude in middle school, it follows us throughout life. Gaining the knowledge of another person’s interest in oneself can trigger a similar interest in the other from the time we are in middle school to the day we die.
The question fundamental to the philosophy of sex is the question probing into the nature of sexual activity. What is sex? Many have postulated on the subject, but have only further clouded the waters surrounding the subject. There are a multitude of philosophical answers addressing the question of sex ranging from the natural to the phenomenological to everywhere in between. It is essential to the discussion that a proper definition of sex be established before addressing any other issues. I plan to establish a proper definition of sex with an account of sexual perversion and then continue on discussing the nature of cybersex, infidelity, and love.
Sexual intercourse is something all animals are biologically programmed to do to pass on favorable genes to the next generation and ensure the survival of the species. Humans are no exception to this, but human sexuality is much more complex than just reproduction. We are rational and social beings with emotions, beliefs and behaviors that are influenced by both biological and cultural factors. Sexual behaviors are entangled in the web of all of these things, making human relationships extremely complicated and easily altered by internal and external forces and motivations. For example, the widespread assumptions about sex drive, or libido, between males and females have become almost solely cultural phenomena. In movies, TV shows, music, and
Sex can be described as ones gender or sexual activity. In this paper I will be discussing sex as in reference to sexual activity or sexual intercourse. Sex is a word that we hear almost every day, especially in this day in age. The definition of what “sex” is changing very frequently. If I think back to when I was about seven years old I thought of sex as a physical act that only grown-ups participated in when they missed each other or wanted to make a baby. As I grew up I realized sex was so much more than just a baby making tactic and there were definitely no age requirements of the act. Generally speaking, sex is the sharing of a man and woman’s body parts with each other. Realistically speaking, sex can be performed alone or with another