Assignment 2: Questions On Gender And Sexual Norms
Alejandra Lopez
Psyc 352
9/7/16
Ch.2 Assignment
1. What is a sexual norm? Explain with an example.
Sexual norms are standards set out by society that people are expected to live by. These set of so called rules are likely to change and have been for many years. Social and sexual norms vary culture to culture, but within these norms there is a certain criteria based on sexual behavior that one must follow in order to be considered normal. Sexual norms consist of what type of sexual activity you might partake in, how often someone has sex, sexual preference, age, race, etc. One example of a sexual norm and how America’s views have changed over the years would be gay marriage. Something that was once seen as being immoral and offensive for some has now become legal and accepted by so many.
2. Explain sexual chauvinism with an appropriate example.
Sexual chauvinism is the way people view their own sexual beliefs as being superior to others. An example of this would be premarital sex; although in today’s society the notion of waiting until your wedding day is becoming uncommon, many people still hold these values, and there has always been a negative view from people that wait until marriage towards those who don’t.
3. Why is the Victorian age, considered to be the most prudish age, seen as …show more content…
They may not entirely stop someone from engaging in sexual behavior or expressing themselves sexually, but for many people it could affect the way they view themselves or the way they think others view them. I also believe religious views can affect someone’s conscience in a negative way based off their desires, but in some ways it could be beneficial. For example it could be the one thing that keeps someone from cheating. Now I know this doesn’t apply to everyone nor should it be the sole reasoning behind someone not committing adultery, but it could have a huge impact on their ultimate
Psyc 352
9/7/16
Ch.2 Assignment
1. What is a sexual norm? Explain with an example.
Sexual norms are standards set out by society that people are expected to live by. These set of so called rules are likely to change and have been for many years. Social and sexual norms vary culture to culture, but within these norms there is a certain criteria based on sexual behavior that one must follow in order to be considered normal. Sexual norms consist of what type of sexual activity you might partake in, how often someone has sex, sexual preference, age, race, etc. One example of a sexual norm and how America’s views have changed over the years would be gay marriage. Something that was once seen as being immoral and offensive for some has now become legal and accepted by so many.
2. Explain sexual chauvinism with an appropriate example.
Sexual chauvinism is the way people view their own sexual beliefs as being superior to others. An example of this would be premarital sex; although in today’s society the notion of waiting until your wedding day is becoming uncommon, many people still hold these values, and there has always been a negative view from people that wait until marriage towards those who don’t.
3. Why is the Victorian age, considered to be the most prudish age, seen as …show more content…
They may not entirely stop someone from engaging in sexual behavior or expressing themselves sexually, but for many people it could affect the way they view themselves or the way they think others view them. I also believe religious views can affect someone’s conscience in a negative way based off their desires, but in some ways it could be beneficial. For example it could be the one thing that keeps someone from cheating. Now I know this doesn’t apply to everyone nor should it be the sole reasoning behind someone not committing adultery, but it could have a huge impact on their ultimate