Human Sexuality in a Diverse Society

Nicole K. McNichols, Matthew Numer

Human Sexuality in a Diverse Society delivers a modern, comprehensive, and research-based exploration of human sexuality in our diverse world. Taking a sex-positive approach and featuring the most up-to-date coverage of news stories, legislation, and published data, this title engages students to think critically and understand diverse perspectives different from their own. Each topic is further enriched with interactive graphics, in-text critical thinking discussions, and podcast interviews to stimulate students’ interest as they explore contemporary issues in human sexuality.

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Table of Contents for Human Sexuality in a Diverse Society

Preliminaries
Module 1: Introduction to Human Sexuality
Module 2: Theoretical Approaches to Sexuality
Module 3: Sex Research
Module 4: Female Sexual Anatomy
Module 5: Male Sexual Anatomy
Module 6: Sex and Gender
Module 7: Sexual Orientation
Module 8: Sexual Arousal, Attraction, and Response
Module 9: Sexual Behavior
Module 10: Sexual Relationships
Module 11: Fertility
Module 12: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Module 13: Contraception and Abortion

Key features

Critical Thinking Activities allow students opportunities to develop and practice critical analysis skills, and provide an efficient way for instructors to measure progress
Frequently updated content with relevant, timely examples, like recent elections, that students can relate to, and instructors can easily customize
Students interact with data, watch videos, and respond to critical analysis activities to deepen their understanding