Summary - The Boundaries Of Desire: Based On The Book By Eric Berkowitz

SUMMARY

THE BOUNDARIES OF DESIRE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ERIC BERKOWITZ

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction: The Ever-Changing Landscape of Sex

Family and Marriage: Power and Control in the Home

Homosexuality: From Sin to Sickness

Dangerous to Minors: Sex and Children

Vampires at Noon: Obscenity and Its Uses

The Limits of Consent: Rape and Sexual Harassment

Harmful Victims: Prostitution and Sex Trafficking

Mongrels and Myths: Sex across the Color Lines

Conclusion: Navigating the Frontiers of Desire

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Boundaries of Desire: A Century of Good Sex, Bad Laws, and Changing Identities by Eric Berkowitz examines the dramatic shifts in Western sexual morality and law over the past century. The book traces how societal beliefs and legal boundaries have evolved concerning marriage, homosexuality, childhood sexuality, obscenity, and consent. It explores the historical context of these changes, revealing how laws have both reflected and attempted to control personal desires. The narrative uncovers the complex interplay between social norms, scientific advancements, and legal reforms that have shaped our understanding and regulation of sexual behavior.

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Data di uscita

Audiobook: 25 marzo 2025