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1. Define the scope of the terms “sex” and “gender.”
Textbook Reference: Why Study Human Sexuality? pp. 3–6
2. Discuss the relative contributions of sexual relationships and sexual identity to the overall sexuality of the individual.
Textbook Reference: Why Study Human Sexuality? pp. 3–6
3. Identify the biomedical perspective on sexuality and discuss the issues involved in deciding when to limit or control sexual behavior from this perspective.
Textbook Reference: There Are Many Approaches to the Study of Sexuality, pp. 6–19
4. Identify the pioneers of human sexuality research and discuss their relative contributions to the field.
Textbook Reference: There Are Many Approaches to the Study of Sexuality, pp. 6–19
5. Provide a survey of the great variety of perspectives, subject matter, and scientific approaches to sex research found within the various branches of psychology.
Textbook Reference: There Are Many Approaches to the Study of Sexuality, pp. 6–19
6. Define the social science perspective on sexuality and discuss the collection and use of survey data.
Textbook Reference: There Are Many Approaches to the Study of Sexuality, pp. 6–19
7. Using examples, discuss the historical and modern proscriptions against certain sexual behaviors and outline the issues surrounding current federal public policy decisions.
Textbook Reference: There Are Many Approaches to the Study of Sexuality, pp. 6–19
8. Discuss some of the sources of ethical traditions in sexuality and describe cultural variability in sexual ethics.
Textbook Reference: There Are Many Approaches to the Study of Sexuality, pp. 6–19
9. Identify some of the social costs and benefits associated with sex education as practiced in various locations, as well as some of the social and political pressures involved.
Textbook Reference: Sex Education Face Significant Obstacles, pp. 20–22
