Chapter 9 discusses different social views on sex and sexual deviance. It discusses various perspectives on its meaning and its evaluation in terms of what is viewed as normal or abnormal. As discussed, a myriad of dimensions determines judgments of deviance with respect to behavior in the sexual arena. For instance, where the act takes place, who engages in the act and if they give consent, how often they do it, and so on, are considered.
Paragraph 1: What is the constructionist view on sex, and how does it differ from the essentialist view? Be specific here and cite all facts and information in this paragraph.
Paragraph 2: Considering how common and typical it is, should teenage sex be regarded as a form of deviance? Why or why not? Back up your answer from what you learned I this chapter and cite all facts and information in this paragraph.
Paragraph 3: What factors should be considered in answering the question Paragraph 2? Does it depend on certain crucial factors or circumstances? Is the refusal of a teenager to have sex a form of deviance?
Does it depend on the culture, or other factors?
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