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The media is somewhere in between compared to other cultures on sexual practices. This is because our culture is such a melting pot of different cultures. The book segregates cultures based on if people are White, African American, Latino, or Asian American. Each of these cultures has a different perspective on sexuality, but overall they are raised in a melting pot of people that might influence the culture. Since we’re such a melting pot, we tend to be open to different types of sexuality. Many other countries aren’t open to homosexuality,transgender, and other sexualities because of cultural influences. I’ve noticed that most cultures view differ due to religious beliefs. Some cultures are more strict, while others are more of a guideline.

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