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Originally published in 1998 Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in
Europe is detailed study comparing the major population surveys on
sexual behaviour and HIV/AIDS carried out in Europe at the time of
publication. Leading European researchers explore the differences
and similarities between European countries in patterns of sexual
behaviour and responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As well as
providing an empirical and methodological base for future research,
the comparative analyses lead researchers, policy makers,
health-educators and the media to new insights and a deeper
understanding of issues that are of central concern in many
countries. The chapters include discussion of data on sexual
initiation, homosexual and bisexual behaviour, sexual practices,
sexual partners, risk behaviour, STDs, preventive practices, the
normative context, knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and attitudes towards
people with HIV/AIDS. The book results from a major European
Concerted Action, funded by the European Union Biomedical and
Health Research programme (BIOMED), and coordinated by the Centre
d'Etudes Sociologiques of the Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis,
Brussels, Belgium. It follows Sexual Interactions and HIV Risk,
published in 1997.
Important new findings on sex and gender in the former Soviet Bloc!
Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist Eastern Europe and Russia is
a groundbreaking look at the new sexual reality in Central,
Eastern, and Southeast Europe after the fall of communism. The book
presents the kind of candid discussion of sexual identities, sexual
politics, and gender arrangements that was often censored and
rarely discussed openly before the breakup of the Soviet Union in
1987. Authors from a variety of disciplines examine how the changes
caused by rapid economic and social transformation have affected
human sexuality and if those changes can generate the social
tolerance necessary to produce a well-rooted democracy. The first
theoretical and empirical body of work to sexuality in
(post)transitional countries, Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist
Eastern Europe and Russia examines the effects of the profound
social transformation taking place in the former Soviet Union.
Through an interdisciplinary perspective, the book addresses vital
issues of this transformation, including gender relations, gender
roles and sex norms in transition, sexual representations in the
media, patterns of adult sexual behavior, gay and lesbian issues,
sex trafficking, health risks, and sex education. The book also
presents a critical examination of whether the fall of communism
has, in fact, induced changes in sexuality and gender relations.
Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist Eastern Europe and Russia
examines the changes in sex and gender in countries in transition,
including: the negative consequences of Serbia's state-directed
non-development during the 1990s the causes and consequences of
trafficking in women from the Russian Federation the ongoing debate
over human rights for sexual minorities in Romania the effects of
two Yugoslavian films released in the 1990s that feature
transgender characters sexualities in transition in Croatia
problems created by changes in sexual behavior among urban Russian
adolescents the social and legal state of lesbians in Slovenia
Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist Eastern Europe and Russia
fills in the gap in the current knowledge and understanding of the
effects of the profound social changes taking place in Central,
Eastern, and Southeast Europe. The book is an essential read for
academics and researchers working in gender studies, political
science, and gay and lesbian studies. Handy tables and figures make
the information easy to access and understand.
Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe is the first book to
compare the major population surveys on sexual behaviour and
HIV/AIDS carried out in Europe in recent years. Leading European
researchers explore the differences and similarities between
European countries in patterns of sexual behaviour and responses to
the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As well as providing an empirical and
methodological base for future research, the comparative analyses
lead researchers, policy makers, health-educators and the media to
new insights and a deeper understanding of issues that are of
central concern in many countries. The chapters include discussion
of data on sexual initiation, homosexual and bisexual behaviour,
sexual practices, sexual partners, risk behaviour, STDs, preventive
practices, the normative context, knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and
attitudes towards people with HIV/AIDS. The book results from a
major European Concerted Action, funded by the European Union
Biomedical and Health Research programme (BIOMED), and coordinated
by the Centre d'Etudes Sociologiques of the Facultes Universitaires
Saint-Louis, Brussels, Belgium. It follows Sexual Interactions and
HIV Risk, published in 1997.
What is "normal sexual behavior" in a child?Childhood sexuality is
an often neglected field in sex research. There is very little
literature about what one might call "normal child sexual
behavior." The existing literature on child sexuality gives the
impression that the only way in which children figure in
sexological research is as objects of sexual abuse. The child, as a
subject learning about sexuality and capable of experiencing sexual
pleasures, doesn't seem to exist in scholarly papers.Childhood
Sexuality: Normal Behavior and Development does not focus on sexual
abuse but instead deals with what can be described as "normal"
sexual behavior and development in children under age 12. This
valuable book offers information about the relationship between age
and sexual development, both mental and physical, in both males and
females. Childhood Sexuality: Normal Behavior and Development
exploresseveral issues, including: what children ages two to six
think or know about sexuality the ways that children learn about
sexuality and procreation the process of body discovery among
children what normal sexual behaviors to expect in children of
various ages the importance of growing up in a positive environment
the differences in sexual development between children of the same
age and gender ways to get honest answers from children and parents
about sexualityComprehensive and enlightening, Childhood Sexuality
examines the difficulties of gathering this information from
children and gives insight into questions that need to be answered
in the future. This guide delivers a diverse look at the complex
and intriguing topic of normal child sexuality and the progress
that is being made in this areaof research.
This groundbreaking book presents new historical, legal,
sociological, psychological, and cross-disciplinary research on
male intergenerational intimacy. Experts thoroughly document and
further the discussion about this area of research through
historical and ethnological examples from different times and
places, and aim to clarify how controversies about the subject have
evolved in modern Western society. The editors of Male
Intergenerational Intimacy have solicited original research and
literature reviews which do not digress into emotional arguments
for or against intergenerational intimacy but instead aim to
establish the basics for a research-based scholarship.The
contributors address the implications of intergenerational intimacy
on a variety of levels--from friendship and companionship through
sexual dimensions--and further analyze personal accounts to
illustrate how individuals involved in intergenerational intimacy
understand themselves and how they construct their concepts of
intimacy and sexual identity. Contributors also deal with
intergenerational intimacy behaviors that require counseling,
treatment, and psychotherapeutic interventions from a positive
approach. Finally, separate chapters deal with criminology issues
and penal codes as they relate to the subject area.
Major changes in the nature and dynamics of the AIDS epidemic over
the last few years are reflected in changing epidemiological trends
as well as in the progress made in biomedical research and
treatment. AIDS in Europe brings together papers from leading
social science researchers to look at the opportunities and
challenges these changes bring and the different ways in which they
are being responded to in both western and eastern Europe. Papers
are organised under three headings:
*new challenges for HIV prevention
*care of people living with HIV/AIDS in a new therapeutic
context
*AIDS public policies: from specialisation to normalisation
AIDS in Europe provides a comprehensive overview of current social
and behavioural research on HIV and AIDS for all health
professionals.
Major changes in the nature and dynamics of the AIDS epidemic over
the last few years are reflected in changing epidemiological trends
as well as in the progress made in biomedical research and
treatment. AIDS in Europe brings together papers from leading
social science researchers to look at the opportunities and
challenges these changes bring and the different ways in which they
are being responded to in both western and eastern Europe. Papers
are organised under three headings:
*new challenges for HIV prevention
*care of people living with HIV/AIDS in a new therapeutic
context
*AIDS public policies: from specialisation to normalisation
AIDS in Europe provides a comprehensive overview of current social
and behavioural research on HIV and AIDS for all health
professionals.
The way in which the Netherlands has responded to AIDS is arguably
regarded as well organized and effective. This is possibly due to
the timely and effective response to the threat of the disease,
with a prevention programme starting in 1982. This book uses the
Dutch example to provide an instructive case study for other
countries with relevance for policy makers now and in the future.
It documents and discusses the Dutch prevention policy, most
specifically the prevention policies and activities for various
target groups. It examines prevention research and studies on
sexuality and health behaviour with the emphasis on individual
responsibility.
The way in which the Netherlands has responded to AIDS is arguably
regarded as well organized and effective. This is possibly due to
the timely and effective response to the threat of the disease,
with a prevention programme starting in 1982. This book uses the
Dutch example to provide an instructive case study for other
countries with relevance for policy makers now and in the future.
It documents and discusses the Dutch prevention policy, most
specifically the prevention policies and activities for various
target groups. It examines prevention research and studies on
sexuality and health behaviour with the emphasis on individual
responsibility.
This book addresses the impact of HIV on populations of men who
have sex with men in Africa and local responses to the issue. It
documents the enduring existence of a rich variety of same-sex
practices between men. More critically, it analyses how the denial
and social rejection of same-sex sexuality, together with the
legacy of criminalization by former colonial rulers, has not only
fueled the transmission of HIV between men, but has also impeded an
effective response. The book also documents some of the outstanding
progress that has been made and acknowledges the differences
between African countries. Through its focus on lived realities and
grassroots activism in Africa, this book will appeal to
researchers, policy makers and practitioners alike.
Important new findings on sex and gender in the former Soviet Bloc!
Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist Eastern Europe and Russia is
a groundbreaking look at the new sexual reality in Central,
Eastern, and Southeast Europe after the fall of communism. The book
presents the kind of candid discussion of sexual identities, sexual
politics, and gender arrangements that was often censored and
rarely discussed openly before the breakup of the Soviet Union in
1987. Authors from a variety of disciplines examine how the changes
caused by rapid economic and social transformation have affected
human sexuality and if those changes can generate the social
tolerance necessary to produce a well-rooted democracy. The first
theoretical and empirical body of work to sexuality in
(post)transitional countries, Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist
Eastern Europe and Russia examines the effects of the profound
social transformation taking place in the former Soviet Union.
Through an interdisciplinary perspective, the book addresses vital
issues of this transformation, including gender relations, gender
roles and sex norms in transition, sexual representations in the
media, patterns of adult sexual behavior, gay and lesbian issues,
sex trafficking, health risks, and sex education. The book also
presents a critical examination of whether the fall of communism
has, in fact, induced changes in sexuality and gender relations.
Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist Eastern Europe and Russia
examines the changes in sex and gender in countries in transition,
including: the negative consequences of Serbia's state-directed
non-development during the 1990s the causes and consequences of
trafficking in women from the Russian Federation the ongoing debate
over human rights for sexual minorities in Romania the effects of
two Yugoslavian films released in the 1990s that feature
transgender characters sexualities in transition in Croatia
problems created by changes in sexual behavior among urban Russian
adolescents the social and legal state of lesbians in Slovenia
Sexuality and Gender in Postcommunist Eastern Europe and Russia
fills in the gap in the current knowledge and understanding of the
effects of the profound social changes taking place in Central,
Eastern, and Southeast Europe. The book is an essential read for
academics and researchers working in gender studies, political
science, and gay and lesbian studies. Handy tables and figures make
the information easy to access and understand.
What is "normal sexual behavior" in a child?Childhood sexuality is
an often neglected field in sex research. There is very little
literature about what one might call "normal child sexual
behavior." The existing literature on child sexuality gives the
impression that the only way in which children figure in
sexological research is as objects of sexual abuse. The child, as a
subject learning about sexuality and capable of experiencing sexual
pleasures, doesn't seem to exist in scholarly papers.Childhood
Sexuality: Normal Behavior and Development does not focus on sexual
abuse but instead deals with what can be described as "normal"
sexual behavior and development in children under age 12. This
valuable book offers information about the relationship between age
and sexual development, both mental and physical, in both males and
females. Childhood Sexuality: Normal Behavior and Development
exploresseveral issues, including: what children ages two to six
think or know about sexuality the ways that children learn about
sexuality and procreation the process of body discovery among
children what normal sexual behaviors to expect in children of
various ages the importance of growing up in a positive environment
the differences in sexual development between children of the same
age and gender ways to get honest answers from children and parents
about sexualityComprehensive and enlightening, Childhood Sexuality
examines the difficulties of gathering this information from
children and gives insight into questions that need to be answered
in the future. This guide delivers a diverse look at the complex
and intriguing topic of normal child sexuality and the progress
that is being made in this areaof research.
This book addresses the impact of HIV on populations of men who
have sex with men in Africa and local responses to the issue. It
documents the enduring existence of a rich variety of same-sex
practices between men. More critically, it analyses how the denial
and social rejection of same-sex sexuality, together with the
legacy of criminalization by former colonial rulers, has not only
fueled the transmission of HIV between men, but has also impeded an
effective response. The book also documents some of the outstanding
progress that has been made and acknowledges the differences
between African countries. Through its focus on lived realities and
grassroots activism in Africa, this book will appeal to
researchers, policy makers and practitioners alike.
Originally published in 1998 Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in
Europe is detailed study comparing the major population surveys on
sexual behaviour and HIV/AIDS carried out in Europe at the time of
publication. Leading European researchers explore the differences
and similarities between European countries in patterns of sexual
behaviour and responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As well as
providing an empirical and methodological base for future research,
the comparative analyses lead researchers, policy makers,
health-educators and the media to new insights and a deeper
understanding of issues that are of central concern in many
countries. The chapters include discussion of data on sexual
initiation, homosexual and bisexual behaviour, sexual practices,
sexual partners, risk behaviour, STDs, preventive practices, the
normative context, knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and attitudes towards
people with HIV/AIDS. The book results from a major European
Concerted Action, funded by the European Union Biomedical and
Health Research programme (BIOMED), and coordinated by the Centre
d'Etudes Sociologiques of the Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis,
Brussels, Belgium. It follows Sexual Interactions and HIV Risk,
published in 1997.
This groundbreaking book presents new historical, legal,
sociological, psychological, and cross-disciplinary research on
male intergenerational intimacy. Experts thoroughly document and
further the discussion about this area of research through
historical and ethnological examples from different times and
places, and aim to clarify how controversies about the subject have
evolved in modern Western society. The editors of Male
Intergenerational Intimacy have solicited original research and
literature reviews which do not digress into emotional arguments
for or against intergenerational intimacy but instead aim to
establish the basics for a research-based scholarship. The
contributors address the implications of intergenerational intimacy
on a variety of levels--from friendship and companionship through
sexual dimensions--and further analyze personal accounts to
illustrate how individuals involved in intergenerational intimacy
understand themselves and how they construct their concepts of
intimacy and sexual identity. Contributors also deal with
intergenerational intimacy behaviors that require counseling,
treatment, and psychotherapeutic interventions from a positive
approach.Finally, separate chapters deal with criminology issues
and penal codes as they relate to the subject area.
This timely book seeks to demonstrate the coherence of lesbian and gay studies. It introduces the reader to the principal inter-disciplinary approaches in the field and critically assesses their strengths and weaknesses whilst asking: What is lesbian and gay studies? When did it emerge? And what are its achievements and research agenda? The gay and lesbian movement has emerged as a major political and cultural force. It poses a series of far reaching questions about the organization of identity, the operation of power and the limits of tolerance. Lesbian and Gay Studies has emerged as a vital and enriching field. It offers challenges to more traditional disciplines and requires new forms of thought about the connections between academic work and personal politics.
From social silence to social science: same-sex sexuality, HIV
& AIDS and gender in South Africa presents a unique and
innovative effort to examine what we know about homosexual
transmission of HIV and AIDS in South Africa. It reverses the trend
whereby categories of same sex sexual practice are almost always
excluded from research of HIV and AIDS, as well as from care and
intervention programmes. The varied contributors (academics,
activists and programme planners) draw attention to the risk
behaviours and treatment needs of people who engage in homosexual
sex, and explain why same-sex sexuality has to be seen as key
within South African efforts to study, test and prevent HIV
infection. Relevant to scholarly debates about HIV and AIDS, it is
also essential reading for anyone involved in research,
policymaking, advocacy and community development.
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