The History of Female Sexuality by

My Topic: The History of Female Sexuality

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-23 01:57:03 UTC

I chose this topic because I really enjoyed learning about it in class and I wanted to research more and dive deeper into the history of female sexuality. By learning more about the historical suppression of female sexuality, it helps to understand how gender roles have been constructed and how they've influenced perceptions of female sexuality throughout history.

The databases I used were

JSTOR
Project Muse
Archives of Sexuality and Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940

"Nymphomania: The Historical Construction of Female Sexuality" - Carol Groneman

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-23 02:12:28 UTC

This book delves into the historical context of nymphomania, a term coined in the 19th century to describe excessive or uncontrollable female sexual desire. Groneman explores how the concept emerged within the context of Victorian society and how it was influenced by prevailing attitudes towards women's sexuality at the time. I would use this in a lecture to explain how the diagnosis of nymphomania was often used to control women's sexuality, reinforcing patriarchal norms and power structures. I found this book by searching "female sexuality" in JSTOR's database. Citation: Groneman, Carol. “Nymphomania: The Historical Construction of Female Sexuality.” Signs, vol. 19, no. 2, 1994, pp. 337–67. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/3174802. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

"The Female Nude: Pornography, Art, and Sexuality" - Lynda Nead

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-23 02:20:15 UTC

This article examines the historical tradition of representing female nudity in art, tracing its origins from ancient to modern times. The article explores how the depiction of the female body has evolved, reflecting changing cultural, social, and political attitudes towards sexuality and gender. I would use this in a lecture to describe how throughout history, the female nude is either described as pornographic or artistic and is often subjective and influenced by cultural norms and expectations. I would also point out how the representation of the female nude in both art and pornography has been shaped by issues of female agency, objectification, and power dynamics. I found this item by searching "female sexuality" in JSTOR's database. Citation: Nead, Lynda. “The Female Nude: Pornography, Art, and Sexuality.” Signs, vol. 15, no. 2, 1990, pp. 323–35. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/3174488. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

"Making Women Modern: Middle Class Women and Health Reform in 19th Century America" - Regina Markell Morantz

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-23 02:49:59 UTC

This article explains various health reform movements of the 19th century, including the sanitary reform movement, the temperance movement, and the movement for women's health education. Morantz explores how these movements intersected with broader issues of social reform, including women's rights and public welfare. I would use this in a lecture to illustrate how women in the 19th century were faced with changing roles due to the emergence of industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of scientific medicine. In addition, I would use this in a lecture to show how many women began to advocate for health-related issues within their communities despite facing limitations and challenges. I found this article by searching "history of female sexuality" in JSTOR's database. Citation: Morantz, Regina Markell. “Making Women Modern: Middle Class Women and Health Reform in 19th Century America.” Journal of Social History, vol. 10, no. 4, 1977, pp. 490–507. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/3786765. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

"Teaching Sexuality through Media" - Becca Cragin

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-23 21:58:38 UTC

This article explores the intersection of sexuality education and media literacy. Cragin argues that media, including films, television shows, advertisements, and social media, play a significant role in shaping perceptions and attitudes toward sexuality, often perpetuating stereotypes, misinformation, and unrealistic expectations. I would use this in a lecture to emphasize the importance of critical thinking skills to help students deconstruct media messages, recognize biases, and develop a better understanding of sexuality. I found this article by searching in Project Muse for "female sexuality", "media", and "history". Citation: Cragin, Becca. "Teaching Sexuality through Media." Feminist Teacher, vol. 25 no. 2, 2016, p. 169-188. Project MUSE muse.jhu.edu/article/619253.

"Talking Sex: Deciphering Dialogues of American Female Sexuality in the Mosher Survey, 1892–1920" - Tanfer Emin Tunc

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-23 22:11:32 UTC

This article uses the Mosher survey to challenge historical assumptions such as, that the nineteenth century was an era that denied and repressed sexual discussion. Instead, the article claims that through the Mosher survey, we have evidence that sheds light on female sexual desire, pleasure, marriage, and reproductive health during the nineteenth century. I would use this in a lecture to explore how factors such as the Victorian era's emphasis on female purity and the emergence of new scientific understandings of sexuality influenced women's attitudes and behaviors during this time period. I found this article by searching "history" and "female sexuality" in Project Muse's database. Citation: Tunc, Tanfer Emin. "Talking Sex: Deciphering Dialogues of American Female Sexuality in the Mosher Survey, 1892–1920." Journal of Women's History, vol. 22 no. 1, 2010, p. 130-153. Project MUSE, https://doi.org/10.1353/jowh.0.0138.

"Exploring Female Biology, Sexuality" - Ellen Halter

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-23 22:29:52 UTC

This newspaper article reflects on a book that was written by a collective of women who reflect the beginnings of the women's movement and the shared dissatisfaction with traditional roles for women. The article seems to present both sides of medical debates, in order to empower women to take control of their bodies and health. I would use this in a lecture to show the historical context and its alignment with the feminist movement of that time. During the 1970s, the feminist movement was gaining momentum, challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for women's equality in all aspects of life, including healthcare. I found this newspaper article by searching "female sexuality" and "healthcare" in Archives of Sexuality and Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940. Citation: Halter, Ellen. "Exploring Female Biology, Sexuality." Pandora, vol. 4, no. 3, 13 Nov. 1973, p. 6. Archives of Sexuality and Gender, link-gale-com.proxy.kennesaw.edu/apps/doc/BTBXFL999322599/AHSI?u=kennesaw_main&sid=bookmark-AHSI&xid=d37744ff. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

"World History and the History of Women, Gender, and Sexuality" - Merry Wiesner-Hanks

ryleedempsey67 — 2024-04-24 00:52:40 UTC

This article follows the evolution of gender norms and sexual attitudes over time. It explores how these norms and attitudes have been shaped by cultural, religious, and political factors and how they have varied across different societies. I would use this lecture to explain how over time we have transitioned from ideas of a one-sex model based on the idea of gender and sex being fluid and then after the 1780s, to the model of separate spheres. I found this article by searching "evolution" and "sexuality" in Project Muse's database. Citation: Wiesner, Merry E. "World History and the History of Women, Gender, and Sexuality." Journal of World History, vol. 18 no. 1, 2007, p. 53-67. Project MUSE, https://doi.org/10.1353/jwh.2007.0008.