Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Social Construction of Sexuality
The Sociology of Sexualities
Terminology
The Social Construction of Sexuality
Sexual Revolutions
Russia
Sexual Relationships: Beyond Monogamy
Sexual Invisibility
Sexual Pleasure
Sexuality Across the Life Course
Sexualizing Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Sexual Minorities Beyond LGBTQ
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Science of Sexuality
The Science of Sexuality
Sociology and Social Constructionism
The Science of Homosexuality
Sexuality Studies in Academia
Researching Sex: Ethical and Methodological Concerns
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Gender and Sexuality
Social Construction of Gender: Femininity and Masculinity
Intersection of Gender and Sexuality
Transgender and Transsexual
Intersex
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Sexuality, Inequality, and Privilege
The Sociology of Inequality
Legal Discrimination
Sexuality and Social Control
Transgender Discrimination and Inequality
Heterosexual and Cisgender Privilege
Conclusion
Chapter 5: LGBTQ Mobilization and Activism
The Sociology of Social Movements
Before Stonewall: The Homophile Movement
After Stonewall: The Modern Gay Rights Movement
Transgender Activism and Rights
Bisexual Activism
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Sexuality, Media, and Sport
Media and Sexuality
Representations of LGBTQ In Television and Film
Sexuality and Sport
Coming Out of the Athletic Closet
Creating Space for Intersex and Transgender Athletes
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Sexuality in Schools and the Workplace
Schools, Sexuality, and Social Control
Sex Education
Sexuality in the Workplace
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Religion, Family, and Sexuality
Religion and Sexuality
LGBTQ Families
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Sexuality and Reproduction
Compulsory Reproduction
The Body as Socially Constructed Space
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Breastfeeding
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy and Birth
Birth Control
Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Choice
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Sexual Health
Sexual Health
Sexuality and Disability
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Commodification of Sex
Pornography
Prostitution
Globalization and Sexuality
Conclusion
Chapter 12: Sexual Violence
Sexual Violence
Racialized Homophobic and Transphobic Violence
Carceral Sexuality
Conclusion

About the Author

Kathleen J. Fitzgerald, PhD, is a teaching  professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research and teaching interests are in social stratification; specifically, race/ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. She is the author of Recognizing Race and Ethnicity: Power, Privilege, and Inequality, 3rd ed. (2020); and Beyond White Ethnicity: Developing a Sociological Understanding of Native American Identity Reclamation (2007); in addition to numerous journal articles. She has been teaching the sociology of inequalities for over 26 years. Fitzgerald earned all her degrees in sociology: her PhD from the University of Missouri, her MA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and her bachelor’s degree from St. Louis University. Kandice L. Grossman, PhD Candidate, is a teaching assistant and doctoral student in sociology at the University of Missouri. She earned her master’s degree from University of Manchester, UK (2000), in women and gender studies with a focus on feminist research methodologies. She is a visiting professor of gender and sexuality studies and sociology at Stephens College and Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, and has more than 18 years of teaching experience.

Reviews

"This is an important addition to the sociology of sexualities market. I appreciate the focus on LGBTQ histories/identities/politics and its feminist perspective."
*Maura Ryan*

"[Sociology of Sexualities] takes power seriously, by analyzing social justice movements for sexual equality and by problematizing heterosexuality as well homosexuality."
*Antonia Randolf*

"It is difficult to find a book that reflects broadly on sexuality in historical, cultural, and scientific perspective.  [Sociology of Sexualities] seems to accomplish that. The discussions of the history of sexuality studies and reproductive and sex education matters makes it appealing as well."
*Todd Penner*