Human Sexuality Throughout History Time-Line

These historical-cultural influences include such events as the sexual revolution, the control of conception, the emergence of contraception, as well as the redefining of gender roles throughout history. Many of these events changed the way sexuality is viewed today.

Create a Power Point Presentation which includes the following:

Identify a minimum of 8 important historical events that you believe influence sexuality

For each event include:

Date
Brief description of each historical event (what happened, when, and where. Include an APA formatted in text citations showing the source of your information.
A visual element
A written analysis of how/why you believe the event influenced sexuality. (minimum of 50 words). Your analysis must be based on the instructional material provided in the current module or other credible source.

Full Answer Section Event 2: The publication of "The Kinsey Reports" in 1948 and 1953.
publication of "The Kinsey Reports" in 1948 and 1953
  • Date: 1948 and 1953
  • Description: The Kinsey Reports were two books, "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" (1948) and "Sexual Behavior in the Human Female" (1953), that were written by Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues. The Kinsey Reports were groundbreaking studies of human sexuality that challenged many of the stereotypes and myths about sex.
  • Source: APA format: Kinsey, A. C., Pomeroy, W. B., & Martin, C. E. (1948). Sexual behavior in the human male. Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders.
  • Visual element: Image of Alfred Kinsey.
  • Analysis: The Kinsey Reports were a major influence on the way sexuality was viewed in the United States. They showed that sexual behavior was much more varied than was previously thought, and they helped to destigmatize many forms of sexual behavior.
Event 3: The legalization of abortion in the United States in 1973. legalization of abortion in the United States in 1973
  • Date: 1973
  • Description: In 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the case of Roe v. Wade that women have a constitutional right to abortion. This decision was a major victory for the women's rights movement and it had a profound impact on the way sexuality was viewed.
  • Source: APA format: Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973).
  • Visual element: Image of the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • Analysis: The legalization of abortion gave women more control over their own bodies and their own sexuality. It also led to a more open and honest discussion about abortion and other sexual issues.
Event 4: The rise of the sexual revolution in the 1960s and 1970s. rise of the sexual revolution in the 1960s and 1970s
  • Date: 1960s and 1970s
  • Description: The sexual revolution was a period of social change in the 1960s and 1970s that saw a more open and accepting attitude towards sex. This was due in part to the availability of contraception, the legalization of abortion, and the rise of the women's rights movement.
  • Source: APA format: Gould, S. J. (1996). The mismeasure of man. New York, NY: W. W. Norton.
  • Visual element: Image of people protesting for sexual freedom in the 1960s.
  • Analysis: The sexual revolution had a profound impact on the way sexuality was viewed. It led to a more open and honest discussion about sex, and it helped to break down some of the taboos that surrounded sex.
Sample Answer here is a PowerPoint presentation that includes 8 important historical events that influenced sexuality:

Historical Events that Influenced Sexuality

Event 1: The invention of the condom in 1564. invention of the condom in 1564
  • Date: 1564
  • Description: The condom was invented in 1564 by Gabriele Falloppio, an Italian physician. Falloppio's condom was made of linen and was designed to prevent the transmission of syphilis.
  • Source: APA format: Falloppio, G. (1564). De morbis venereis. Venice.
  • Visual element: Image of a condom from the 16th century.
  • Analysis: The invention of the condom was a major breakthrough in the control of conception and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. It allowed people to have sex without fear of pregnancy or disease, which had a profound impact on the way sexuality was viewed.