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Leslie smith The cultural wars over sexuality
America's sexuality-related cultural problems have persisted into the twenty-first
century, with continuous discussions and disputes centered on themes like same-sex
marriage, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and sexual education. Larger
cultural and political concerns, such as gender roles, religious convictions, and
individual freedom, are frequently linked to these confrontations. The debate over
same-sex marriage is one instance of this ongoing battle. Even though the Obergefell
v. Hodges judgment by the Supreme Court in 2015 made same-sex marriage lawful
worldwide, some people still disagree with this decision on moral or religious
grounds. These people and organizations continue to advocate for restrictions on
LGBTQ+ rights more generally and on same-sex marriage specifically.
Sex in the Heartland by Bailey Beth explores the American Sexuality
Revolutions and how they have impacted the current cultural battles over sexuality.
As a continuation of the sexual revolution, Beth addresses the LGBTQ rights
movement of the 1980s and 1990s. She points out that this movement pushed back
against conventional ideas of gender and sexuality, opening the door to greater
acceptance and rights for LGBTQ people. In their book Intimate Matters,
authors D'Emilio and Freedman examine the current political challenges involving
sexuality in America. They contend that these problems result from a backlash against
the advancements made by women and sexual minorities, as well as the LGBTQ
community. Parents who objected to the books their children were required to read,
anti-porn groups, and opposition to sex education were all examples
of sexuality cultural warfare (D'Emilio & Freedman, 2012, p. 350).
The sexualization of American society from the 1970s to the 1990s is examined
in the book Intimate Matters. The sexualized culture affected American society in
both positive and negative ways. Although it increased sexual diversity and freedom,
it also strengthened gender stereotypes and continued to objectify women. Many
Americans came to consider sexual pleasure as a valid part of their lives as sex
became more visible in public life (D'Emilio & Freedman, 2012, p. 327). The rise of
the "abstinence only" movement, which advocated sexual abstinence as the only
means of halting the spread of HIV in America, is cited in this chapter as an
illustration of the social conflict over sexuality.
References
D'Emilio, J., & Freedman, E. B. (2012).
Intimate matters: A history of sexuality in America
. University of Chicago Press.
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