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View the Table of Contents. Read the Introduction. aThe first book to date to take an in-depth look at the meaning
men and women ascribe to their first experiences with sexual
intercourse....This body of research appears to be promising and
will likely add much information to literature in the area of
sexual behavior.a "Well written and engaging, Virginity Lost is an extremely
valuable contribution, giving us in depth and moving descriptions
of how first sexual experiences changed men's and women's lives and
capturing interesting comparisons of both heterosexual and
homosexual relationships and encounters. Laura Carpenter assumes
nothing, and therefore, learns a great deal. Reading this book has
changed the way I look at first intercourse. I am in the author's
debt, as is, I believe, the entire field of sexology." "A provocative book. Carpenter's extensive in-depth research
shows that the meaning of virginity loss differs by gender and by
sexual orientation. For the details, read this excellent
book!" "Laura Carpenter has added hugely to our impoverished understanding of how young people manage the transition from virginity. Her lively and graceful account of virginity loss enriches our knowledge of sexual development."--Frank Furstenberg, author of "Teenage Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbearing" "I've read many books in the field of sexuality, and I must say
that this is one of the best I've come across. . . . A joy to
read." aThis is agreat book. It is well researched, grounded in
compelling personal stories from 61 diverse young Americans, and
accessibly written...Carpenter nicely grounds her analysis in
sociocultural context, considering wider social reasons for
shifting attitudes toward virginity loss and adeptly attending to
the intersecting identifications of race, ethnicity, class, gender,
and sexuality.a Nervous, inexperienced, confused. For most, losing your virginity is one of life's most significant moments, always to be remembered. Of course, experiences vary, but Laura Carpenter asks: Is there an ideal way to lose it? What would constitute a "positive" experience? What often compels the big step? And, further, what does "going all the way" really mean for young gays and lesbians? In this first comprehensive study of virginity loss, Carpenter teases out the complexities of all things virgin by drawing on interviews with both young men and women who are straight, gay or bisexual. Virginity Lost offers a rare window into one of life's most intimate and significant sexual moments. The stories here are frank, poignant and fascinating as Carpenter presents an array of experiences that run the gamut from triumphant to devastating. Importantly, Carpenter argues that one's experience of virginity loss can have a powerful impact on one's later sexual experiences. Especially at a time of increased debate about sexual abstinence versus safe sex education in public schools, this important volume will provide essential information about the sex lives of young people.
Sexual beliefs, behaviors and identities are interwoven throughout our lives, from childhood to old age. An edited collection of original empirical contributions united through its use of a distinctive, cutting-edge theoretical framework, Sex for Life critically examines sexuality across the entire lifespan. Rooted in diverse disciplines and employing a wide range of research methods, the chapters explore the sexual and social transitions that typically map to broad life stages, as well as key age-graded physiological transitions, such as puberty and menopause, while drawing on the latest developments in gender, sexuality, and life course studies. Sex for Life explores a wide variety of topics, including puberty, sexual initiation, coming out, sexual assault, marriage/life partnering, disability onset, immigration, divorce, menopause, and widowhood, always attending to the social locations - including gender, race, ethnicity, and social class - that shape, and are shaped by, sexuality. The empirical work collected in Sex for Life ultimately speaks to important public policy issues, such as sex education, aging societies, and the increasing politicization of scientific research. Accessibly written, the contributions capture the interplay between individual lives and the ever-changing social-historical context, facilitating new insight not only into people's sexual lives, but also into ways of studying them, ultimately providing a fresh, new perspective on sexuality.
Sexual beliefs, behaviors and identities are interwoven throughout our lives, from childhood to old age. An edited collection of original empirical contributions united through its use of a distinctive, cutting-edge theoretical framework, Sex for Life critically examines sexuality across the entire lifespan. Rooted in diverse disciplines and employing a wide range of research methods, the chapters explore the sexual and social transitions that typically map to broad life stages, as well as key age-graded physiological transitions, such as puberty and menopause, while drawing on the latest developments in gender, sexuality, and life course studies. Sex for Life explores a wide variety of topics, including puberty, sexual initiation, coming out, sexual assault, marriage/life partnering, disability onset, immigration, divorce, menopause, and widowhood, always attending to the social locations - including gender, race, ethnicity, and social class - that shape, and are shaped by, sexuality. The empirical work collected in Sex for Life ultimately speaks to important public policy issues, such as sex education, aging societies, and the increasing politicization of scientific research. Accessibly written, the contributions capture the interplay between individual lives and the ever-changing social-historical context, facilitating new insight not only into people's sexual lives, but also into ways of studying them, ultimately providing a fresh, new perspective on sexuality.
View the Table of Contents. Read the Introduction. aThe first book to date to take an in-depth look at the meaning
men and women ascribe to their first experiences with sexual
intercourse....This body of research appears to be promising and
will likely add much information to literature in the area of
sexual behavior.a "Well written and engaging, Virginity Lost is an extremely
valuable contribution, giving us in depth and moving descriptions
of how first sexual experiences changed men's and women's lives and
capturing interesting comparisons of both heterosexual and
homosexual relationships and encounters. Laura Carpenter assumes
nothing, and therefore, learns a great deal. Reading this book has
changed the way I look at first intercourse. I am in the author's
debt, as is, I believe, the entire field of sexology." "A provocative book. Carpenter's extensive in-depth research
shows that the meaning of virginity loss differs by gender and by
sexual orientation. For the details, read this excellent
book!" "Laura Carpenter has added hugely to our impoverished understanding of how young people manage the transition from virginity. Her lively and graceful account of virginity loss enriches our knowledge of sexual development."--Frank Furstenberg, author of "Teenage Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbearing" "I've read many books in the field of sexuality, and I must say
that this is one of the best I've come across. . . . A joy to
read." aThis is agreat book. It is well researched, grounded in
compelling personal stories from 61 diverse young Americans, and
accessibly written...Carpenter nicely grounds her analysis in
sociocultural context, considering wider social reasons for
shifting attitudes toward virginity loss and adeptly attending to
the intersecting identifications of race, ethnicity, class, gender,
and sexuality.a Nervous, inexperienced, confused. For most, losing your virginity is one of life's most significant moments, always to be remembered. Of course, experiences vary, but Laura Carpenter asks: Is there an ideal way to lose it? What would constitute a "positive" experience? What often compels the big step? And, further, what does "going all the way" really mean for young gays and lesbians? In this first comprehensive study of virginity loss, Carpenter teases out the complexities of all things virgin by drawing on interviews with both young men and women who are straight, gay or bisexual. Virginity Lost offers a rare window into one of life's most intimate and significant sexual moments. The stories here are frank, poignant and fascinating as Carpenter presents an array of experiences that run the gamut from triumphant to devastating. Importantly, Carpenter argues that one's experience of virginity loss can have a powerful impact on one's later sexual experiences. Especially at a time of increased debate about sexual abstinence versus safe sex education in public schools, this important volume will provide essential information about the sex lives of young people.
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