This anthology of more than 50 readings from contemporary scholarly literature, trade books, and popular media, looks at the dual forces of social construction and social control of sexuality.

This exciting new text is a collection of over 50 readings from contemporary scholarly literature, discussing the dual forces of social construction and social control of sexuality. By also including selections from mainstream media, such as The New York Times Magazine and trade books, the authors make controversial and complex topics more approachable for students.