SOCIA CULTURAL ASPECTS OF
HUMAN SEXUALITY
SUBMITTED BY
Ananya Kar
ROLL NO- 03
BSC Nursing VIth
Semester
Socio culture aspects of sexuality include historical
development and religious beliefs ,some culture
have been described Sexually repressive.
The study of sexually also includes human identity
with in social group , sexually transmitted infection
and birth control methods
The socio culture aspects of human sexuality
refers to the ways in which societal norms , culture
values , traditions and social structure influence
people’s attitudes , behabiors and understanding
of sexuality
The socio culture aspects human sexuality are closely intertwined with
psychological factors as culture norms and social enviromentshape individuals
psychological experiences of their sexuality, here are key psychological aspects
influenced by sociocultural context :-
The way individuals understand and define their sexual identity is
deeply influenced by cultural norms and societal acceptance .
Societal standards of beauty sexual attractiveness, often promoted by media and
cultural values, significantly influence body image ,unrealistic ideas can lead to
negative self esteem body dissatisfaction and even mental health issues like
eating disorders
Psychological experiences of sexuality are shaped by traditional gender roles .Men
and women feel pressure to conform to societal expectations
In cultures where sexual behaviour is heavily moralized individuals may
experienced feeling of shame of guilt around their sexual desires or
behaviours, especially if there are seem as deviant or immoral.
Religious beliefs often safe psychological attitudes toward sexuality and
particularly regarding pre-marital sex contraception and sexual orientation
conflicts between personal sexual desires and religious teachings can create
cognitive dissonance, leadings to feelings of guilt shame or confusion.
According to psychological theories like those of Sigmund Frend and Erik
Erikjor, sexual development is a aspect of human psychological growth.
Cultural factors influence how individuals navigate different stages of
psychosexual development, including forming sexual relationship and
understanding their own desires.
Social learning theory suggest that individual learn sexual behaviours and
attitudes through observation and imitation of others especially during
childhood and adolescence cultural role models, family norms and media
portrayals of sexuality play a key role in shaping sexual behaviour and
psychological expectations about sex.
Psychological wellbeing is sexual relationships in influenced by the ability to
communicate desires boundaries and needs, sociocultural norms about
gender roles and communication may affect how comfortable individuals feel
discussing sex which can impact relationship satisfaction and emotional
intimacy.
Sexual scripts are the socially learned expectation that individuals follow during
sexual interactions. Different cultures have different “scripts” for what is
consider appropriate or normal behaviour in sexual encounters
The socio cultural aspects of human sexuality have a
profound impact on the psychological experiences of
individuals influencing their sexual identity, self
esteem emotional well-being and sexual behaviour
with in the frame work of societal norms and values.
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