Sex, Gender, and Sexuality: The New Basics - Exploring Identity & Social Constructs | LGBTQ+ Studies, Gender Theory & Sociology Books

When I bought this book, I assumed that it was going to provide a great deal of information related to sex, gender and the role of oppression. What I did not expect was the detail and history provided by the contributing authors.The first section provides the reader with multiple stories of how we came to view sex, gender and sexual orientation the way we do in our Western, US culture. As someone who has both taken and taught human sexuality, I was pleased to learn so many new things about the historical context of gender and sexual orientation, in particular about the relationship between science, the church and intersectional oppression.As the book progresses, we are exposed to myriad dynamics, lenses and experiences of everything from the value of being transgender in certain Asian cultures to engaging in sexual activity as a person with disabilities (mental and physical). The ethics of who gets to make decisions about identity and behavior are also explored.I highly recommend this book for individuals, educators and anyone who is interested in exploring the concepts of sex, gender and sexuality from a multi-dimensional perspective.