Historical events that influence sexuality
These historical-cultural influences include such events as the sexual revolution, the control of conception, the emergence of contraception, as well as the redefining of gender roles throughout history. Many of these events changed the way sexuality is viewed today.
Create a Power Point Presentation which includes the following:
Identify a minimum of 8 important historical events that you believe influence sexuality
For each event include:
Date
Brief description of each historical event (what happened, when, and where. Include an APA formatted in text citations showing the source of your information.
A visual element
A written analysis of how/why you believe the event influenced sexuality. (minimum of 50 words). Your analysis must be based on the instructional material provided in the current module or other credible source.
Here are some historical events that influenced sexuality:
- The Sexual Revolution (1960s) - A time when people began to challenge traditional sexual norms and values. This led to a greater acceptance of premarital sex, homosexuality, and other forms of sexual expression.
- The Control of Conception (1960s) - The development of the birth control pill gave women greater control over their reproductive health and allowed them to have sex without fear of pregnancy.
- The Emergence of Contraception (19th century) - The development of condoms and other forms of contraception allowed people to have sex without fear of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.
- Redefining Gender Roles Throughout History - Throughout history, gender roles have been defined in different ways. For example, in ancient Greece and Rome, homosexuality was accepted and even celebrated among men². In contrast, during the Victorian era in England, sexual expression was highly repressed².
- The Discovery of HIV (1980s) - The emergence of HIV/AIDS led to a greater awareness of the importance of safe sex practices and the risks associated with unprotected sex.
- The Great Depression (1929-1939) - During this time period, many people were struggling financially and had to rely on others for support. This led to an increase in premarital sex as young people sought out relationships for financial security.
- The Decriminalization of Homosexual Acts (1924) - Illinois became the first state to decriminalize homosexual acts, giving gay men and women the same rights as everyone else³.
- The Women's Liberation Movement (1960s-1970s) - The women's liberation movement challenged traditional gender roles and helped to create a more equal society for men and women.
Sample Solution
- The Sexual Revolution (1960s) - A time when people began to challenge traditional sexual norms and values. This led to a greater acceptance of premarital sex, homosexuality, and other forms of sexual expression.