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Sex, Freedom, and Social Control
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General SociologyGeneral World HistorySexuality
ISBN13: 9781025982458
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sex Freedom and Social Control is a significant sociological study that explores the complex relationship between individual sexual conduct and the regulatory mechanisms of society. Written by Charles W. Margold, this work challenges the notion that sexual behavior is purely a private, individualistic matter. Instead, Margold argues that sexual conduct is fundamentally social, shaped and constrained by the collective standards, cultural norms, and pressures of the community.
The book delves into the cross-cultural and historical manifestations of social control, examining how different societies manage sexual impulses to maintain social order and stability. Margold's analysis provides a scholarly critique of movements advocating for absolute sexual freedom, suggesting that even in liberal contexts, social expectations play a decisive role in governing behavior. By integrating insights from sociology and psychology, the author presents a rigorous defense of the inherently social nature of human sexuality.
As a foundational text in the sociology of sex, Sex Freedom and Social Control offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of moral standards and the persistent influence of society on the most personal aspects of human life. It remains an essential resource for those interested in social theory, the history of ethics, and the development of behavioral sciences.
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