Sociology of Sexualities

The textbook Sociology of Sexualities (3rd Edition), written by Kathleen J. Fitzgerald and Kandice L. Grossman, provides students with an academic examination of human sexual behaviors and identities. Published by SAGE Publications, Inc., the volume establishes foundational concepts by exploring the social construction of sexuality, the science of sexuality, and the theoretical connections between gender and sexual norms.

The text systematically investigates how social institutions shape individual and group dynamics. Specific thematic sections explore the presence and representation of sexuality in media and sport, within primary and higher education classrooms, throughout professional workplace environments, and across diverse religious traditions and family structures.

As a defining analytical component, the text examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected sexual behaviors and social interactions. Fitzgerald and Grossman conclude the volume by evaluating sexual health topics, the commercial commodification of sex, and the structural factors surrounding sexual violence.