21st Century Sexualities Contemporary Issues in Health, Education, and Rights [Hardcover]

Exploring sexuality in the twenty-first century, this unique book collects together more than fifty timely and accessible contributions to create a wide-ranging and compelling picture of contemporary American sexuality.

Incorporating the latest cutting-edge controversies, theory and methodological material from the major domains of sexual education, sexual health, sexual rights, and globalization, this book includes a superb editorial overview that opens up the field for students and teachers alike.

This anthology will be an invaluable supplement to all levels of students and researchers interested in sexuality across a range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, gender and sexuality studies and politics.

Introduction Gilbert Herdt and Cymene HoweSection 1: Sexual Literacy and Learning Sexuality2. Introduction 3. What Is Sexual Literacy and Why Is It Needed Now? Gilbert Herdt4. Folklore and the Sexual Lives of Adolescents Mariamne H. Whatley5. Contesting the Dangerous Sexuality of Black Male Youth Linwood J. Lewis6. Homophobia and Harassment in School-Age Populations Christine Pettett7. Citizenship Lessons: Sexuality Education in the United States Jessica Fields and Celeste Hirschman8. Transmen: Behind Assimilation, Problems Exist Jamison Green9. The Meanings of Rape Ann J. Cahill10. A Play that Looks at Rape: A Crime Against Women (and Men?) Leslie Simon11. The Down Low: New Jargon, Sensationalism, or Agent of Change? Gilberto R. Gerald12. Teaching and Learning: Latina Sociology of Sex Gloria Gonz?lez-L?pez13. Christian Right Rhetoric: Exploring Anti-Gay Politics Online Profile of Janice Irvine Section 2: www., TV and Sexual Commodification14. Introduction 15. Surfing for Healthy SexualilÓ)