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Sex and Sexuality in Sociology

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:57:20 +0000

In the area of sexuality Sociologists focus on the sexual practices rather than, on the physiological structure or anatomy of human being. Sexuality refers to an individual capacity of sexual feelings, sexuality is interesting area of focus in sociology because it is cultural universal. Most of the people in the world have experienced sexual relationship. Each society view sexuality and sexual activity in different ways and have different attitude towards sexual activities such as premarital sex, masturbation, age of sexual consent and homosexuality. Most societies share the same normative behavior in sexuality such as disapproval of incest.

What is considered as moral and immoral, accepted or prohibited? are defined by the norms values and beliefs of society. For example, societies in which monogamy is normative behavior, extramarital sex and polygamy will be considered immoral and not accepted by the society. Sexual attitude is learned by an individual from family, friends, education, religion and media. In Traditional societies, religion dictated the guiding principles of sexual behavior however, in contemporary society’s peers and media have more influence on individual sexual behavior compare to religion.

As discussed earlier that normative behavior regarding sexuality vary in different societies. According to cross national research, Scandinavian countries are more tolerant regarding premarital sex compare to other countries. People of Central Asian countries and south Asian countries value chastity, in their potential mate particularly in women. People of Philippine consider sex unethical before the age of 16.

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Difference between Sex and Gender

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:59:41 +0000

We are often asked the questions in job application about, name, date of birth, mailing address and sex or gender. However, have you ever asked about the sex and gender separately? Most people think that sex and gender are interchangeable terms however, they are not. It may not occur to people that, both terms are different and have different meaning. Most social scientist perceive that, both terms are conceptually different from one another. Sex refer to the biological and physiological difference between men and women, which includes the sexual organs and physical characteristics. Gender refers to the social roles distinction assigned to male and female by the society, on basis of cultural norms, values and beliefs.

Sex is assigned to male and female on the basis of biological makeup. If a baby is born with male genitalia, he will be identified as, male at birth and if the baby is born with female genitalia, she will be assigned as female at birth. Biological characteristics do not differ in different societies. All Female in every society menstruate and lactate after giving birth to a child. However, gender roles are different for male and female in different societies and cultures. In western society women roles are not different than male role though, in Middle Eastern society males are supposed to be the bread winner and female are supposed to do household chores. In Some societies male and female dressing style are unisex though, in others dress code of male and female differ from each other. Gender refer to the different roles and responsibilities of male and female assigned by the society, according to their cultural norms.

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