Lecture one:
Studying sexuality
Functions of sexuality
Lecture two
The concept of normality
Typical and atypical behaviour
What is considered to be a paraphilia?
Lecture three
Current theoretical perspectives on sexuality
Sociological perspectives
Cultural variety
Lecture four
History of sexuality
Major religionšs view of sexuality
Major theoretical perspective
Script theory
Lecture five
Sexual development of the baby
Biological and psychological
Transexuality
Lecture six
The origin of gender identity; major theories
Gender non-conformity
Lecture seven
Childhood sexuality
Sexual education
Lecture eight
Sexual education continued
Lecture nine
Early adolescence and sexuality
Lecture ten
Sexual abuse
Lecture eleven
Adolescence continued.
Lecture twelve
Adult sexuality
Lecture thirteen
Sexual orientation
TEST
A multiple choice and short answers test will be the method of assessment. See textbook website.