Sexuality, Society, and Feminism

Download or read book Sexuality, Society, and Feminism written by Jacquelyn W. White and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2000-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Top feminist scholars apply a feminist lens to the ways American society defines and shapes women's sexuality. Sexuality, while experienced at the individual level, is a social phenomenon: Its meaning is dynamic and emerges from the social context. Power and politics tend to dictate what sexual attitudes and behaviors are considered normal and typical for girls and women, frequently with negative consequences for women's well-being and the well-being of society as a whole. Here is an alternative, more positive approach to understanding an important area of behavior."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved