Lecture 10 - Diversity Of Sexual Behaviour Flashcards
What are the 6 criteria that Informs our judgment and assessment of sexual behaviour
Socio-cultural norms Religious moral values Medical authorities The law Statistical Individuals personal values
According to sociocultural norms a sexual behaviour is either
Acceptable or unacceptable
Disgusting. Bizarre…
According to religious moral values, sexual behaviour is either
Right or wrong
Good or evil
Moral or immoral
What is the common denominator in religious moral values regarding sexual behaviour
All behaviour that does not include a man and a woman in sanctity of marriage and that is not for procreation = sinful
Where are socio cultural norms reflected
In media
Where are religious moral values reflected
Sacred scriptures
Where are medical authorities getting their info
Dsm
According to medical authorities, a sexual behaviour is either
Health or unhealthy
What is the common denominator in DSM
Must cause distress
According to the law, sexual behaviour is either
Legal or illegal
Where is the law reflected
In criminal code of Canada and charter of rights and freedoms
What is the common denominator in the law regarding sexual behaviour
Consent
According to statistics, a sexual behaviour is either
Majority or minority
According to an individuals values, a sexual behaviour is either
Egosyntonic (in synchronic with your values) or egodystonic (in conflict with your values)
When talking about personal values, the person will think:
Is this behaviour bringing me pleasure or displeasure, satisfaction or dissatisfaction, context of love or non love
