Sociology of Sex

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This paper examines how sexual interaction, initiation, and negotiation are influenced by a large range of sociological factors. It looks at how, although men and women have historically demonstrated different social behaviors related to sexual interaction and negotiation, the tactics they utilize to initiate and engage in sexual coupling are very similar. It discusses how science has shown that familiarity breeds increased desire and activity and how a definitive process does exist, which outlines the pattern men and women typically engage in when coupling.

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"Courtship is also a critical factor that often begins the process of sexual intimacy and initiation. Courtship has been described as beginning when "one person approaches or moves next to the potential partner" (Perper, 1985: 77). Typically after being noticed, the person approached can either respond positively and welcomingly or ignore the person attempting to initiate an encounter (Perper, 1985: 77). There is some sense of banality that often accompanies the beginning stages of a sexual encounter. Couples tend to talk about mundane topics such as the weather, again in an attempt to establish some type of rapport and sense of ease with the person they are interested in engaging in sexual activity with (Perper, 1985: 77)."

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