The social construction of sexuality

Part I. Theorizing sex. The science of sex: sexology and psychoanalysis

Social theories of sexuality: Marxism and feminism

Social constructionism: sociology, history, and philosophy

Part II. The sociology and politics of sexual identity. Heterosexuality: from behavior to identity

Gay, lesbian, and bisexual politics in the United States

The revolt against sexual identity / co-authored by Suzanne Pennington and Carey Jean Sojka

Part III. Intimate life in America. Changing cultures of intimacy

The promise and perils of cyber intimacies

Youth struggles to negotiate independence and intimate solidarity

Part IV. The cultural politics of sex. Into our bedrooms: the state takes charge

Popular culture introduces the new normal citizen: the gay American

Heterosexuality in panic: doctors to the rescue

Part V. Sexual ethics in a time of uncertainty. Porn wars

Sadomasochism, or, the pleasures of pain

A right to sex work?

Gay marriage: is America a Christian or liberal nation?