Sexuality in America

Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D., is a Fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and Professor Emeritus of Human Sexuality and Embryology, Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is the author or editor of many books, including a study of Pierre Teihard de Chardin, The Scent of Eros, and (as co-editor), The Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality.Patricia Koch, Ph.D., is associate professor of biobehavioral health and health education at Pennsylvania State University. She is the author of Exploring Our Sexuality: An Interactive Text and is a fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sex. David L. Weis. Ph.D., is associate professor of human development and family studies at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. He is associate editor of the Journal of Sex Research.

"Members of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality describe virtually every aspect of American sexual behavior and values. The volume contains sections on basic premises, religious and ethnic factors, autoerotic patterns, heterosexual and homosexual behaviors, cross-gendered persons, and unconventional sexual behaviors. Other subjects include contraception and abortion, STDs and AIDS, sexual dysfunctions and therapies, and current developments. A glossary is included."--Booknews

• FOREWORD Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. PREFACE Patricia Barthalow Koch, Ph. David L. Weis, Ph.D. AMERICAN DEMOGRAPHICS AND A SKETCH OF DIVERSITY, CHANGE, AND SOCIAL CONFLICT David L. Weis, Ph. A. Demographic Overview B. A Sketch of Recent Diversity, Change, and Social Conflict 1. BASIC SEXOLOGICAL PREMISES David L. Weis, Ph.D. A. From Colonial Times to the Industrial Revolution B. The Twentieth Century 2. RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, AND GENDER FACTORS A. Sources and Character of Religious Values General Character and Ramifications of American Religious Perspectives on Sexuality Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. Timothy Perper, Ph.D. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Jeannie Forrest, M.A. B. Racial, Ethnic, and Feminist Perspectives African-Americans Herbert Samuels, Ph.D. Latino Perspectives on Sexuality Miguel A. Perez, Ph.D. Helda L. Pinzon, Ph.D. Feminism and Sexuality in the United States Patricia Barthalow Koch, Ph.D. 3. SEXUAL KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION Patricia Barthalow Koch, Ph.D. A. A Brief History of American Sexuality Education B. Current Status of Sexuality Education Youth-Serving Agencies Schools C. Informal Sources of Sexual Knowledge Peers as a Sexual Information Source The Media Parents as a Source of Sexual Information 4. AUTOEROTIC BEHAVIORS AND PATTERNS Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. A. Research Weaknesses and Challenges B. Children and Adolescents C. Adults 5. INTERPERSONAL HETEROSEXUAL BEHAVIORS David L. Weis, Ph.D. A. Childhood Sexuality Childhood Sexual Development and Expression Professional and Social Issues of Childhood Sexuality B. Adolescent Sexuality Courtship, Dating, and Premarital Sex Trends in Adolescent Sexuality Circumstances of Adolescent Sexual Experiences Explanations of Adolescent Sexuality Adolescent Sexual Relationships: The Neglected Research C. Adult Heterosexuality The National Health and Social Life Survey Sexuality and Single Adults Marital Sex Extramarital Sexual Relationships Sexuality and People with Physical and Developmental Disabilities Mitchell S. Tepper, M.P.H., Ph.D. Sexuality and Older Persons Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. 6. HOMOEROTIC, HOMOSEXUAL AND AMBISEXUAL BEHAVIORS Robert Hawkins, Ph.D. William Stackhouse, Ph.D. A. Children and Adolescents B. Adults Research on Gender Orientation Incidence Clinical, Legal, Religious, Social, Family, and Health Issues Homosexuality in the Later Years Gay Men, Lesbian Women, and Bisexuals-Comparisons C. Bisexuality Carol Queen, Ph.D. Robert Morgan Lawrence, 7. CROSS-GENDERED PERSONS Ariadne Kane, M.Ed A. Conceptualizations B. Current Status of American CD/CG Paraculture 8. SIGNIFICANT UNCONVENTIONAL SEXUAL BEHAVIORS A. Coercive Sex Sexual Assault and Rape Charlene Muehlenhard, Ph.D. Barrie J. Highby, M.A. Child Sexual Abuse and Incest Diane Baker, Ph.D. Sharon E. King, M.S.Ed. Clergy Sexual Abuse Sharon E. King, M.S.Ed. Satanic Ritual Abuse Sharon E. King, M.S.Ed. Recovered Memories and False Memory Syndrome Diane Baker, Ph.D. Sharon E. King, M.S.Ed. Sexual Harassment Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. B. Prostitution-Sex Workers Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. Patricia Barthalow Koch, Ph.D. C. Pornography and Erotica Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. D. Paraphilias and Unusual Sexual Practices Brenda Love 9. CONTRACEPTION, ABORTION, AND POPULATION PLANNING Patricia Barthalow Koch, Ph.D. A. Contraception B. Childbirth and Single Women C. Abortion 10. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. 11. HIV/AIDS A. National Perspective Andrew D. Forsyth, M.S. B. Five Specific Emerging Issues Linda L. Hendrixson, Ph.D. C. The Impact of AIDS on Our Perception of Sexuality Raymond J. Noonan, Ph.D. 12. SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS, COUNSELING, AND THERAPIES A. Brief History of American Sexual Therapy William Hartman, Ph.D. Marilyn Fithian, Ph.D. B. Current Status C. Recent Developments D. Education and Certification of Sex Therapists Julian Slowinski, Psy.D. William R. Stayton, Th.D. E. Sex Surrogates: The Continuing Controversy Raymond J. Noonan, Ph.D. 13. RESEARCH AND ADVANCED EDUCATION A. A Research Assessment Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. B. Advanced Sexological Institutes, Organizations, and Publications Martha Cornog, M.A., M.S. C. Sexuality Education of Physicians and Clergy Richard J. Cross, Patricia Goodson, Ph.D. Sarah C. Conklin, Ph.D. 14. A DOOR TO THE FUTURE: SEXUALITY ON THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY Sandra Bargainnier, Ed.D. Barbara Garris, M.A. 15. CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS Patricia Barthalow Koch, Ph.D. A. The Interaction of Gender and Race Sexuality and African-American Women B. Sexuality Education Abstinence-Only Sexuality Education C. Intersexuality and the Politics of Difference Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. D. Sexual Health Puberty Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. Infertility and Reproductive Issues Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. Abortion E. Condom Distribution in the Schools Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. F. Sexually Transmissible Diseases G. HIV Disease H. Sexual Dysfunctions, Counseling, and Therapies Incidence Rates Culturally Appropriate Counseling and Therapy Sexuality of Menopausal Women Male Erectile Problems Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D. I. Concluding Remarks on Change, Diversity, and Conflict REFERENCES AND SUGGESTED READINGS SUPPLEMENTARY REFERENCES FOR UPDATED U.S.A. VOLUME CONTRIBUTORS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AMERICAN SEXOLOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS INDEX