Sociology of Sexualities

Acknowledgments
Preface to the Second Edition
Chapter 1: The Social Construction of Sexuality
The Sociology of Sexualities
Terminology
Evidence of the Social Construction of Sexuality
Sexual Revolutions
Sexual Relationships: Beyond Monogamy
Sexual Invisibility
Sexuality Across the Life Course
Sexualizing Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Sexual Minorities Beyond LGBTQ
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Science of Sexuality
Understanding Sexuality Through Science
Sociology and Social Constructionism
The Science of Homosexuality
The Science of Monogamy
Sexuality Studies in Academia
Researching Sex: Methodological and Ethical Concerns
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Gender and Sexuality
Social Construction of Gender
Challenging the Gender Binary: Gender in Non-Western Cultures
Intersection of Gender and Sexuality
Transgender
Intersex
Intersex and Sexuality
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Social Class, Space, Place, and Sexuality
Social Class and Sexuality
Colonialism, Capitalism, and Sexuality
Class and Sexual Behaviors
Class, Poverty, and Sexual Rights
Space, Place, and Sexuality
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Sexuality, Inequality, and Privilege
The Sociology of Inequality
Legal Discrimination
Sexuality and Social Control
Transgender Discrimination and Inequality
Heterosexual and Cisgender Privilege
Conclusion
Chapter 6: LGBTQ and Sexuality-Based Mobilization and Activism
The Sociology of Social Movements
Before Stonewall: The Homophile Movement
After Stonewall: The Modern Gay Rights Movement
Transgender Activism and Rights
Bisexual Activism
Sexuality-Based Activism Beyond LGBTQ Activism
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Media, Sport, and Sexuality
Media and Sexuality
LGBTQ Representations in Television and Film
Sexuality and Sport
Coming Out of the Athletic Closet
Creating Space for Intersex and Transgender Athletes
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Sexuality, Schools, and the Workplace
Schools, Sexuality, and Social Control
Sex Education
Sexuality and the Workplace
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Religion, Family, and Sexuality
Religion and Sexuality
LGBTQ Families
Intimate Partner Violence
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Sexuality and Reproduction
Compulsory Reproduction
The Body as a Social Construction
Stratified Reproduction
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Breastfeeding
Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy and Birth
Birth Control
Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Choice
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Sexual Health
Understanding Sexual Health
Sexuality and Disability
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Conclusion
Chapter 12: Commodification of Sex
Pornography
Sex Work
Globalization and Sexuality
Sex Tourism
Conclusion
Chapter 13: Sexual Violence
Understanding Sexual Violence
Racialized Homophobic and Transphobic Violence
Carceral Sexuality
Conclusion
References
Index
About the Authors

Kathleen J. Fitzgerald is Teaching Professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on classroom pedagogy, particularly the teaching of controversial subjects such as race/ethnicity, sexuality, and gender. She has taught courses on race/ethnicity for 28 years, and is also co-author (with Kandice L. Grossman) ofTheSociology of Sexualities, Second Edition (SAGE).

Sociology of Sexualities takes a unique sociological approach to the study of sexualities and explores the ways sexuality operates in and through institutions.