Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, 5/e
Brian Strong,
Late of University of California, Santa Cruz Barbara W. Sayad,
California State University, Monterey Bay Christine DeVault,
Cabrillo College William L. Yarber,
Indiana University - Bloomington
ISBN: 0072860499 Copyright year: 2005
Feature Summary
Integration of sexual orientation. This text was the first to integrate gay, lesbian, and bisexuality research where appropriate. Discussions of sexual expression, communication, parenting, cohabitation, etc. among individuals of different sexual orientations are introduced within the context of the relevant chapters.
Integration of diversity. This text integrates information on culturally diverse attitudes and behaviors about human sexuality, including research on gender identity and role development in diverse families. The text also discusses culturally diverse ideas about body image, jealousy, sexuality in late adulthood, sexual expression, and more.
Discussion of the influence of popular culture and media. Throughout the text, the authors discuss how popular culture impacts students’ beliefs and stereotypes about human sexuality.
Engaging introduction. Chapter 1 encourages students to think critically about the depictions of sexuality in the media and discusses sexuality across cultures and times, as well as societal norms.
Student voices. Each chapter begins with an excerpt from a student paper that relates to the information that follows.
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2005 McGraw-Hill Higher Education