Sex & Sexuality: Crash Course Sociology #31

While sociology is a social science, we can use it to explore some intensely personal, private things. Today we’ll explore what sociology can tell us about sex and sexuality. We’ll also see what the three sociological paradigms have to say about sexuality and sexual orientations.

References:

• Sociology by John J. Macionis, 15th edition (2014)
• The Williams Institute: How Many People are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender? https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/research/census-lgbt-demographics-studies/how-many-people-are-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender/
• Fausto-Sterling, Ann. Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality (2000)