TY - GEN digital ID - 131712591 TI - Handbook of the sociology of sexualities AU - DeLamater, John AU - Plante, Rebecca F. PY - 2015 SN - 9783319173412 9783319173405 PB - Cham Springer DB - UniCat KW - Sociology of the family. Sociology of sexuality KW - seksueel gedrag KW - psychologie KW - sociologie UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131712591 AB - This volume provides researchers and scholars with a broad overview of the contributions of social psychologists and sociologists to the study of sexual relationships and sexual expression across the life course. These contributions include analyses of the dynamics of several types of contemporary sexual relationships – e.g., short-term, long-term non-exclusive, and committed. Chapters analyze the influence of major social institutions – e.g., religion, family and economy - on them. The content and scope of this volume have been carefully chosen to balance coverage of traditional emphases – dating, marriage, commercial sex work, sex education - with new and cutting edge materials – embodiment, Trans*, asexualities. Sections review major theoretical perspectives and the principal research methods. Coverage of sexual orientation is integrated throughout. This volume provides excellent resources for anyone interested in research on sexualities. ER -