Sexual norms are cultural rules that define what is considered to be appropriate, normal, or desirable sexual behavior within a given society. These norms can take many forms, such as who is allowed...
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: Sexual norms and society: how they shape political hierarchies and what that means for sex in a changing world
In any society, the presence of power structures is inevitable, whether it is politics, economics, religion, culture, or other social systems. As such, these structures require a certain level of...
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: Political hierarchies and their influence on loyalty through sexual charisma
Eroticization is the process of making something sexy, sensual, or sexual. It can refer to physical activity, language, clothing, gestures, music, or anything else that evokes feelings of passion,...
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: Eroticizing political rituals for social control through testosteroneinducing sex appeal
Political institutions are often associated with strict rules that govern behavior and attitudes towards sex and intimacy. These rules, known as "sexual taboos," exist to protect the stability of...
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: Sexual taboos and political institutions: their origins and challenges to normative power structures
Sexual taboos have been part of human society for centuries, and they continue to shape the way people interact with each other, including their private lives. Internal elites such as clubs,...
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: Sexual taboos including premarital sex and public displays of affection can shape elite cultures.
Purity laws are an ancient tradition that has been used throughout history to enforce social norms and maintain control over society. They typically involve strict regulations about what is...
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: The power dynamics behind purity laws and how they use sexuality to control society
How do sexual taboos among elites shape etiquette, behavioral norms, and mechanisms of social control?
Sexual taboos are cultural prohibitions regarding certain types of sexual behavior that are...
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: The impact of sexual taboos among elites on social norms and behavior
Sexual humor has been used as a subversive tool of resistance against oppressive political systems throughout history, but its significance may have gone unnoticed until recently. From the Greek...
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: Sexual humor: a subversive tool of resistance against oppressive systems.
Erotic Shame as a Tool of Governance
Sexuality is an integral part of human life. It plays a significant role in individual identity, social relations, and cultural norms.
It also has political...
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: Erotic shame: exploring its role in governance and power structures
The human body is capable of experiencing pleasure through many different sensory inputs. Physical touch, taste, sight, smell, sound, and even emotions can all contribute to an individual's enjoyment...
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: Creative expression of sexual desire as a form of resistance against political control