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Michel Foucault

The History of Sexuality: Volume 1

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1976

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Michel Foucault argued that science supported societal norms. Is this true today? Why or why not?

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What factors shape societal norms? Do norms benefit or harm individuals?

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How did an increase in religious prohibition contribute to an increase in general discourse about sex and sexuality? How does religion shape how humans think about sex today?

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