
Inside America's Famous Sex Study
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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From Entomology to Sex Education
This chapter explores the transformative journey of a researcher who shifted from the study of gall wasps to becoming a pivotal figure in sex education. It discusses the societal changes during the Depression era that influenced the development of innovative sexual education courses, highlighting the clash between academic exploration and institutional authority. The chapter also analyzes the methodology and ethical considerations behind groundbreaking sex studies conducted in the 1930s and 1940s, emphasizing the importance of open discussions about sexual health.
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