Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Social Construction of Sexuality
The Sociology of Sexualities
Terminology
The Social Construction of Sexuality
Sexual Revolutions
Sexual Relationships: Beyond Monogamy
Sexual Invisibility
Sexuality Across the Life Course
Sexualizing Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Sexual Minorities Beyond LGBTQ+
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Science of Sexuality
Understanding Sexuality Through Science
Sociology and Social Constructionism
The Science of Homosexuality
The Science of Monogamy
Sexuality Studies in Academia
Researching Sex: Methodological and Ethical Concerns
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Gender and Sexuality
Social Construction of Gender
Challenging the Gender Binary: Gender in Non-Western Cultures
Intersection of Gender and Sexuality
Transgender
Intersex
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Social Class, Space, Place, and Sexuality
Social Class and Sexuality
Colonialism, Capitalism, and Sexuality
Class and Sexual Behaviors
Class, Poverty, and Sexual Rights and Well-Being
Space, Place, and Sexuality
Conclusion
Chapter 5: LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Inequality
The Sociology of Inequality
Legal Discrimination
Gender, Sexuality, and Social Control
Transgender Discrimination and Inequality
Heterosexual and Cisgender Privilege
Conclusion
Chapter 6: LGBTQ and Sexuality-Based Mobilization and Activism
The Sociology of Social Movements
Before Stonewall: The Homophile Movement
After Stonewall: The Modern Gay Rights Movement
Transgender and Intersex Activism
Bisexual Activism
Backlash: Heteroactivism
Sexuality-Based Activism Beyond LGBTQ+ Activism
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Media, Sport, and Sexuality
Media and Sexuality
LGBTQ+ Representations in Television and Film
Sexuality and Sport
Coming Out of the Athletic Closet
Creating Space for Intersex and Transgender Athletes
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Sexuality, School, and the Workplace
Schools, Sexuality, and Social Control
Sex Education
Sexuality and the Workplace
Heterosexual Relationships in the Workplace
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Religion, Family, and Sexuality
Religion and Sexuality
LGBTQ+ Families
Intimate Partner Violence
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Sexuality and Reproduction
Compulsory Reproduction
The Body as a Social Construction
Stratified Reproduction
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Breastfeeding
Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy and Birth
Birth Control
Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Choice
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Sexual Health
Understanding Sexual Health
Sexuality and Disability
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Conclusion
Chapter 12: Commodification of Sex
Pornography
Sex Work
Globalization and Sexuality
Conclusion
Chapter 13: Sexual Violence
Understanding Sexual Violence
Racialized Homophobic and Transphobic Violence
Carceral Sexuality
Conclusion