CiNii Books - Companion to sexuality studies

An inclusive and accessible resource on the interdisciplinary study of gender and sexuality Companion to Sexuality Studies explores the significant theories, concepts, themes, events, and debates of the interdisciplinary study of sexuality in a broad range of cultural, social, and political contexts. Bringing together essays by an international team of experts from diverse academic backgrounds, this comprehensive volume provides original insights and fresh perspectives on the history and institutional regulatory processes that socially construct sex and sexuality and examines the movements for social justice that advance sexual citizenship and reproductive rights. Detailed yet accessible chapters explore the intersection of sexuality studies and fields such as science, health, psychology, economics, environmental studies, and social movements over different periods of time and in different social and national contexts. Divided into five parts, the Companion first discusses the theoretical and methodological diversity of sexuality studies.Subsequent chapters address the fields of health, science and psychology, religion, education and the economy. They also include attention to sexuality as constructed in popular culture, as well as global activism, sexual citizenship, policy, and law. An essential overview and an important addition to scholarship in the field, this book: Draws on international, postcolonial, intersectional, and interdisciplinary insights from scholars working on sexuality studies around the world Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of sexuality studies Offers a diverse range of topics, themes, and perspectives from leading authorities Focuses on the study of sexuality from the late nineteenth century to the present Includes an overview of the history and academic institutionalization of sexuality studies The Companion to Sexuality Studies is an indispensable resource for scholars, researchers, instructors, and students in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies, interdisciplinary programs in cultural studies, international studies, and human rights, as well as disciplines such as anthropology, psychology, history, education, human geography, political science, and sociology.

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Editors vii Notes on Contributors ix Acknowledgments xv Part I Introduction 1 1 The Diversity and Academic Institutionalization of Sexuality Studies 3 Nancy A. Naples Part II Theoretical and Methodological Diversity 19 2 Sexology 21 Agnieszka Koscianska 3 Sexualities in Historical Comparative Perspective 40 Mathew Kuefler 4 Postcolonial Sexualities 61 Vrushali Patil and Jyoti Puri 5 Queer Theory 79 J. Michael Ryan 6 Queer Methodologies and Social Science 95 Stuti Das 7 Queer Pedagogies 122 Leigh Potvin Part III Health, Science, and Psychology 141 8 Sexuality, Science, and Technology 143 Donna J. Drucker 9 Sexuality and Socialization 160 Leah R. Warner, Emily A. Leskinen, and Janelle Leyva 10 LGBTQ Reproduction and Parenting 179 Kate Luxion Part IV Sexuality and Institutions 203 11 Sexuality and Religion 205 Kelsy Burke and Brandi Woodell 12 Sexuality Education 225 Louisa Allen 13 Sexuality, Employment, and Discrimination 242 Patti Giuffre and Courtney Caviness 14 Commodification of Intimacy and Sexuality 258 Julia Meszaros Part V Popular Culture 279 15 Sexuality and Popular Culture 281 Diane Grossman 16 LGBT Literature 299 Julie Beaulieu 17 Queer Comics and LGBT in Comparative Perspective 318 Helis Sikk Part VI Citizenship, Policy, and Law 335 18 Sexual Citizenship in Comparative Perspective 337 Carol Johnson and Vera Mackie 19 Sexuality and Migration 357 Shweta M. Adur 20 Sexuality and Criminal Justice 371 Sharon Hayes and Cristina Khan 21 Sexual Harassment Policy in the US and Comparative Perspective 389 Jennifer Ann Drobac 22 Sex Work and Sex Trafficking 409 Kamala Kempadoo and Elya M. Durisin Part VII Human Rights and Social Justice Movements 427 23 Sexual Rights and Globalization 429 Shweta M. Adur 24 The Global LGBT Workplace Equality Movement 445 Apoorva Ghosh 25 Reproductive Justice 464 Michele Eggers-Barison and Crystal M. Hayes Index 482

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