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Period: 500 to Jan 1, 1500
Early Christians & Witchcraft
Early Christians- Sexual intercourse was a shameful thing, even in marriage. The glory of everlasting virginity was the highest state for women. It was only meant for reproduction.
Witchcraft- People were not supposed to not have sexual feelings and desires, they even punished themselves for having feelings. People began thirsting for pleasure. When things could not be explained they were defined as witchcraft. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Renaissance Europe
Impulses, passions, and sex was recognized. Emotions were more important in relationships. Sexuality was more present positively in art literature and daily living. Prostitutes were more common, but negatively viewed as a source of disease. -
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Puritan Influence
Made legislator responsible for preventing amusements and dancing. Stereotypes began to be formed about women who wore makeup and long hair. They were strict and even banned non-religious activity on Sundays. -
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Southren Colonist
Males were considered superior to females. Sexuality had more of a public double standard for sexually active men and women. Sexual intercourse between races were more common. -
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19th Century
Reproduction and pleasure became important aspects of sex. Husbands were not expected to all desires meet by one woman. Sex began to be more of a cultural mental emotional and physical thing. -
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Censorship, Prohibitions, and Revivals
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New Normals
Organs were the same for male and females. Masturbation became common for both sexes. -
Differences
Homosexuality and heterosexuality became matters of degrees. -
Sex Ed
Sexual education became a topic in schools. -
Laws
There vegan being laws against sex, contraceptives, and sexual behaviors. -
Sex Ed Pamphlet Introduced
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Sex Ed has outlines in schools