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Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, 6/e

Brian Strong, Late of University of California, Santa Cruz
William L. Yarber, Indiana University - Bloomington
Barbara W. Sayad, California State University, Monterey Bay
Christine DeVault, Cabrillo College

Feature Summary

Integration of sexual orientation. This text was the first to fully integrate gay, lesbian, bisexuality, and transgender topic coverage and research. Discussions of sexual expression, communication, parenting, cohabitation, etc. among individuals of different sexual orientations are in context of the topic, rather than in a separate chapter.
Broad representation 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.
Insightful examination 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.
Critical thinking framework established early. 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.
Students speak to students. Each chapter begins with an excerpt from a real student paper that relates to the information that follows, in the voice of a peer.

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