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An inclusive and accessible resource on the interdisciplinary study of gender and sexuality
Companion to Sexuality Studies explores the significant theories, concepts, themes, events, and debates of the interdisciplinary study of sexuality in a broad range of cultural, social, and political contexts. Bringing together essays by an international team of experts from diverse academic backgrounds, this comprehensive volume provides original insights and fresh perspectives on the history and institutional regulatory processes that socially construct sex and sexuality and examines the movements for social justice that advance sexual citizenship and reproductive rights.
Detailed yet accessible chapters explore the intersection of sexuality studies and fields such as science, health, psychology, economics, environmental studies, and social movements over different periods of time and in different social and national contexts. Divided into five parts, the Companion first discusses the theoretical and methodological diversity of sexuality studies.Subsequent chapters address the fields of health, science and psychology, religion, education and the economy. They also include attention to sexuality as constructed in popular culture, as well as global activism, sexual citizenship, policy, and law. An essential overview and an important addition to scholarship in the field, this book:
Draws on international, postcolonial, intersectional, and interdisciplinary insights from scholars working on sexuality studies around the world
Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of sexuality studies
Offers a diverse range of topics, themes, and perspectives from leading authorities
Focuses on the study of sexuality from the late nineteenth century to the present
Includes an overview of the history and academic institutionalization of sexuality studies
The Companion to Sexuality Studies is an indispensable resource for scholars, researchers, instructors, and students in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies, interdisciplinary programs in cultural studies, international studies, and human rights, as well as disciplines such as anthropology, psychology, history, education, human geography, political science, and sociology.
Contents
Editors vii
Notes on Contributors ix
Acknowledgments xv
Part I Introduction 1
1 The Diversity and Academic Institutionalization of Sexuality Studies 3
Nancy A. Naples
Part II Theoretical and Methodological Diversity 19
2 Sexology 21
Agnieszka Kościańska
3 Sexualities in Historical Comparative Perspective 40
Mathew Kuefler
4 Postcolonial Sexualities 61
Vrushali Patil and Jyoti Puri
5 Queer Theory 79
J. Michael Ryan
6 Queer Methodologies and Social Science 95
Stuti Das
7 Queer Pedagogies 122
Leigh Potvin
Part III Health, Science, and Psychology 141
8 Sexuality, Science, and Technology 143
Donna J. Drucker
9 Sexuality and Socialization 160
Leah R. Warner, Emily A. Leskinen, and Janelle Leyva
10 LGBTQ Reproduction and Parenting 179
Kate Luxion
Part IV Sexuality and Institutions 203
11 Sexuality and Religion 205
Kelsy Burke and Brandi Woodell
12 Sexuality Education 225
Louisa Allen
13 Sexuality, Employment, and Discrimination 242
Patti Giuffre and Courtney Caviness
14 Commodification of Intimacy and Sexuality 258
Julia Meszaros
Part V Popular Culture 279
15 Sexuality and Popular Culture 281
Diane Grossman
16 LGBT Literature 299
Julie Beaulieu
17 Queer Comics and LGBT in Comparative Perspective 318
Helis Sikk
Part VI Citizenship, Policy, and Law 335
18 Sexual Citizenship in Comparative Perspective 337
Carol Johnson and Vera Mackie
19 Sexuality and Migration 357
Shweta M. Adur
20 Sexuality and Criminal Justice 371
Sharon Hayes and Cristina Khan
21 Sexual Harassment Policy in the US and Comparative Perspective 389
Jennifer Ann Drobac
22 Sex Work and Sex Trafficking 409
Kamala Kempadoo and Elya M. Durisin
Part VII Human Rights and Social Justice Movements 427
23 Sexual Rights and Globalization 429
Shweta M. Adur
24 The Global LGBT Workplace Equality Movement 445
Apoorva Ghosh
25 Reproductive Justice 464
Michele Eggers-Barison and Crystal M. Hayes
Index 482
