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Assessment of Sexual Behavior of Male Mice
Published on: March 5, 2020
Diagnostic of sexual perversions
1University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy. roberta.rossi@uniroma1.it
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
|July 2, 2003
Summary
Defining sexual perversion is complex, as societal norms, not clinical factors, often dictate what is considered perverse. The line between sexual normality and perversion is fluid, with individual variations existing subtly.
Area of Science:
- Sexology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Sexual perversion is a contentious topic, often defined by social constructs rather than clinical criteria.
- Historical analysis reveals that many contemporary sexual practices were once deemed deviant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the social and clinical definitions of sexual perversion.
- To examine the evolving boundaries between sexual normality and perversion.
Main Methods:
- Societal norms analysis
- Historical sexology review
- Clinical sexology perspectives
Main Results:
- The definition of sexual perversion is largely determined by societal consensus.
- A clear boundary between sexual normality and perversion does not exist; variations are common.
- Modern sexology recognizes perversions that may not involve genitalia, including behaviors like kleptomania and pyromania.
Conclusions:
- Sexual perversion is a fluid concept influenced by social evolution and individual differences.
- Understanding perversion requires considering both overt sexual behaviors and disguised psychological manifestations.
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