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Lauer: Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 8/e
Robert H. Lauer, U.S. International University
Jeanette C. Lauer, U.S. International University
Sexual Variance

Chapter Outline


Introduction

Examples of Sexual Variance Prostitution

  1. Prostitution and the Quality of Life
    1. Physical Problems
    2. Psychological and Emotional Problems
    3. Exploitation
  2. Contributing Factors
    1. Social Structural Factors

      2. GLOBAL COMPARISONS: Child Prostitutes

    2. Social Psychological Factors

Pornography, Erotica, and Obscenity

  1. Nature and Extent of the Problem
    1. Definitions
    2. Extent of the Problem
  2. Pornography, Erotica, Obscenity and the Quality of Life
    1. Exploitation of Children
    2. Degradation of Women
    3. Violence
  3. Contributing Factors
    1. Social Structural Factors

      2. INVOLVEMENT: Sexy or Disgusting?

    2. Social Psychological Factors
  4. What Is to Be Done?

Homosexuality and Homophobia

  1. Homosexuality: Definition and Numbers
  2. Why Are Some People Homosexual?
    1. Biological Explanations
    2. Sociocultural Explanations
  3. Homosexuality and the Quality of Life
    1. Myths About Homosexuality
    2. Equality of Opportunity
    3. Negative Sanctions
    4. Fear
    5. Psychological and Emotional Problems

      6. VOICES: I Didn't Understand

  4. Contributing Factors
    1. Social Structure Factors
    2. Social Psychological Factors
  5. What Is to Be Done?

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