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The origins of sex
Book • 2012
Faramerz Dabhoiwala's "The Origins of Sex" explores the historical evolution of attitudes towards sex and sexuality in the West.
The book challenges conventional narratives by arguing that the first sexual revolution occurred not in the 1960s, but centuries earlier.
Dabhoiwala meticulously examines the changing social, religious, and legal frameworks surrounding sex, highlighting the shift from a public to a private understanding of sexuality.
He traces the influence of religious doctrines, societal norms, and economic factors on sexual behavior and morality.
The book offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on the complex interplay between individual agency and societal control over sexuality.
The book challenges conventional narratives by arguing that the first sexual revolution occurred not in the 1960s, but centuries earlier.
Dabhoiwala meticulously examines the changing social, religious, and legal frameworks surrounding sex, highlighting the shift from a public to a private understanding of sexuality.
He traces the influence of religious doctrines, societal norms, and economic factors on sexual behavior and morality.
The book offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on the complex interplay between individual agency and societal control over sexuality.
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