5. Discuss sexual arousal from a cross-cultural perspective, citing specific examples. Draw from the studies you have read to explain the differentiation from one culture to the next. What does this differentiation say about the nature of human sexuality?
Ans. Culture refers to traditional ideas and values. Ethnocentrism influences our understanding of human sexual behavior. Nowadays society are responsible for different to sexual arousal such as kissing, inflicting pain, masterbutation, premarital sex, extra marital sex, and sex with the same gender. A familial lust taboo implies directions denying sexual communication between blood relatives are about all inclusive. Most social orders additionally berate constrained sexual relations for
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Explain why you feel male circumcision is practiced; is it cultural or religious? What makes it so? Then, outline some of the key issues surrounding the question of male circumcision, making references to relevant research studies. Why do you think this is such a common practice when such issues have been documented?
Ans. The need of circumcision as a rule depends on society, religion, and convention. Some religion, especially Islam, Coptic Christianity and Judaism have their different perspectives about its significance. In any case, a few people have raised claims and level headed discussion on its brutality including the subjection of recently conceived babies to compelling agonies, both physically and mentally, on the grounds that the guardians won't relinquish their old convictions.
However circumcision has advanced from the residential routine for a recently conceived youngster to a standard technique that is enthusiastically learned and honed by experts in the restorative field. In any case its most basic use in enhancing the appearance and encouraging social acknowledgment has been the essential reason most specialists do these methods, for it is not prudent to permit the household hands to mess with the fragile penile
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Define sex reassignment surgery. Is it an appropriate treatment for transsexuals? Why or why not? Why should a person live as a member of the other gender for a year before having the surgery done? Are there cases when you feel it is ok and when it is not ok to have the surgery? What criteria should a candidate meet if they want sex reassignment surgery? Why that criteria?
Ans. Also known as sex change surgery or sex reassignment surgery. It is the treatment for sex dysphoria which changes the physical appearance and capacity of individual's private parts to carry them into the game plan with their sexual introduction identity. Similarly called sex affirmation surgery. It is not a fitting treatment for transsexuals in light of the fact that at one point on the off chance that we think surgery is the best arrangement, him/her need to experiences numerous phases that could possibly enhance the life of transsexuals. As indicated by medicinal audit people with transsexualism, in the wake of having surgery, have considered higher danger of mortality, self-destructive practices, and psychiatric horribleness. These reactions are the aftereffect of the hormonal changes into the body. Surgery can change individual private parts however not the body hormonal structure. Hormones play huge part on individual private parts part in working. Consequently; I think it is not a proper treatment for the transsexual individual. They ought to live as the inverse sex for a time of one year
In Althaus’ article, she provides in-depth information about female circumcision; a highly controversial cultural ritual that is practiced in at least 28 countries
Overviewing our information, there is evidence of ethical wrongs and rights when considering sexual reassignment treatments for minors. Also, there are multiple options to choose from when transitioning and risks and gains that come with each. As we read from Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Beaver, the natural effects of puberty are irreversible while the effects of puberty blockers and hormones are reversible. Then from Dr. McHugh, gender dysphoria belongs in the family of similarly disordered assumptions about the body and should be treated in other ways than blockers, hormones, or
Descriptions of ritual circumcision span across cultures, and have been described in ancient Egyptian texts as well as the Old Testament. With this being said, “The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that circumcision has potential medical benefits and advantages, as well as risks. Evaluation of current evidence indicates that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks and that the procedure's benefits justify access to this procedure for families who choose it, however, existing scientific evidence is not sufficient to recommend routine circumcision.” (n.d.).
When parents first discover they are having a baby, there are so many aspects to consider. Who is going to be their doctor, which hospital are they going to deliver at, what are they going to name the baby, and what color should they paint the nursery. Parents that are expecting a male newborn have to decide if they want their baby to be circumcised. For many families, this is an easy decision based on their cultural or religious beliefs. However, for others the right option is not as clear. Over the years, the topic of circumcision has been debated and views have swayed for and against the procedure. Ultimately, the parents must evaluate all the pros and cons and make the decision that aligns best with their thoughts and beliefs. The parent’s decision about the procedure will be influenced by various factors. It is vital that they are educated on the accurate information surrounding the advantages and disadvantages of the circumcision. This paper will evaluate both sides of this controversial issue.
Freedom of choice is a desire for most, but as we are young we depend on the decision of our parents. With this dependent nature of a child the freedom of choice is limited, for males this can lead to a life long consequence. Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin; the skin covering the head of the penis. Circumcision is practiced for religious purposes in Jewish and Muslim communities. Normally, the boy’s age varies from 4 to 11 years old. In the United States, this procedure is also done but without a religious purpose. The boys in this case are commonly newborn. This practice became popular after medical groups claimed that there were many health benefits that came with circumcision. Though it has been proven otherwise, it is still a common practice in the U.S. fueled by ignorance. Circumcision is an unnecessary surgery that leads to psychological problems, issues with sexual activities and lasting physical damage.
The reason I am writing this paper is to share the information I attained about human sexuality by learning about sexuality in a college setting and by exploring my sexuality through personal experiences. I do not consider myself to have experienced much exposure to sexual behavior but I do have a cultural bias to what I consider a heavy amount of exposure because the North American culture is considered more promiscuous and sexually active than other cultures.
Unlike male circumcisions which were practice for religious purposes, female circumcision is done for social convention and is practiced as a way to prepare girls for marriage, as well as conform to societal norms of femininity. Female circumcisions are often motivated by what would be considered proper female behavior and as a way to promote virginity as well as cause pain during intercourse to uphold these beliefs. Much like male circumcision these societal beliefs about sex and purity, have affected these cultures in their convictions that circumcision must be performed to be pure and free of
Unlike sex, the history of sexuality is dependant upon society and limited by its language in order to be defined and understood.
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.
According to the DSM-5, gender dysphoria is “the distress that may accompany the incongruence between one’s experienced or expressed gender and one’s assigned gender” (American Psychological Association, 2013). Even though studies have shown that not every individual suffers from distress, it is still possible that an individual might suffers from distress due to the hormonal treatment or surgical procedure(s). In the past, gender dysphoria has been referred to as “gender identity”. However, gender identity, by the DSM-IV definition is “a category of social identity and refers to an individual’s identification as male, female, or occasionally, some category other than male or female” (American Psychological Association, 2000). Individuals that identify themselves with another gender tend to change their sex, which has been proven to be a hard and long process.
“Most Christians I know are shocked to think about female circumcision and cannot imagine believing God would want it. Most Jews consider only male circumcision to be commanded by God. Most theologians in the Islamic faith consider female circumcision to be completely unnecessary and argue it is contrary to true Islam. And yet followers of all three of these major monotheistic religions have at times practiced female circumcision and considered their practices sanctioned, or at least not prohibited, by
According to the research by American Psychological Association, a transsexual is a person who changes his or her
Gender is a sociological factor which is a set of relationships, attributes, roles, beliefs and attitudes of human. On the other hand, sexuality can be referred into two traits. First is Biological; second is Physiological. Biological trait is about the difference of sex organs, the production of estrogen or testosterone. Physiological trait is about the difference of facial features, size of bones, shoulders, muscles, fatty issues. According to American Psychological Association, gender and sexuality impacts and is impacted by cultural, political, legal, and philosophical aspects of life. As popular culture is the culture of today, which is always based on universal activities, it is effortless to alter the mind of human so the concept of gender and sexuality would be easier to change. Therefore, this essay is going to discuss about how popular culture affects gender and sexuality in human's attitudes.
Gender reassignment, otherwise known as a sex change operation, is where genitalia is altered to become the opposite gender from which one was born. The reasons for a person to decide to undergo such an operation can include a number of circumstances or situations. Reasons can vary from personal uncertainty to peer influence. Many people, of all ages, choose to undergo sex change surgery. However, such an operation is wrong and dangerous. A much better alternative is for people to choose for themselves what choices in lifestyle they want to make.
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