PROMPT:
This week’s discussion will focus on the delicate subject of sexual disorders, using the reading assignments and our observational skills. As mentioned in the text, there is concern that our culture/society is preoccupied with sex, and that the emphasis placed upon sex has a negative effect upon the healthy sexual development of children and adolescents.
This week take time to identify common daily information (sensory input) that contains a sexual theme. Some will be more overt than others. The primary question to ask is…how might this information affect developmental attitudes and perceptions regarding sex? Next, observe the media. You might watch “reality show” programs that are primarily youth oriented or watch any of the video music channels and observe the dancing, or listen to a radio show that has a sex oriented theme. What do we learn about sexuality through the media? What messages are being distributed through these programs? How would they shape a person’s attitudes and behaviors around sexuality?
ANSWER:
I think one noticeable part of daily life that seems to contain a lot of sexual themes is in the jokes that are thrown around. Even sometimes, in places of professional attitudes, within closer social circles, these types of jokes seem to emerge more. An example of this would be, “Oh, he wanted you to help him because you’re a girl,” or “she’s only good for one thing.” These comments revolve around being a female, and therefore, having more persuasive power. Sometimes the comments are even bolder. There are also similar comments in regard to the men as well; however, I notice this theme more in reference to sexual attractiveness of the female. This does not seem to be uncommon though. In the workplace, jokes or comments like these are seldom confronted (Montemurro, 2003). While these jokes may not always be direct or specific enough, it can create a place of discomfort for those around them.
Sexual jokes can also revolve around objects. Items such as damaged garments, pictures of fungi, or objects like a pressure point stick, have become the center of a sexual joke. One interesting object that has been brought up… To continue reading, click on the purchase button below.