Sex and Society: Studies in the Social Psychology of Sex

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, William Isaac, 1863-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sex and Society: Studies in the Social Psychology of Sex" by William I. Thomas is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work comprises a collection of studies examining the roles and differences of the sexes in societal contexts, focusing on the physical and psychological implications of these differences on social organization. The book delves into the impact of biological factors on social behaviors and structures, particularly the relationship between masculinity, femininity, and social dynamics. The opening of the book serves as an author's note and establishes the groundwork for the studies that follow. Thomas explains that the chapters have been previously published in various journals and have been revised for coherence in this compilation. He introduces the central thesis, emphasizing that organic differences between men and women-especially concerning physical strength and energy consumption-significantly influence social forms and roles. The text begins with a comparative analysis of the bodily and psychological traits of both sexes, setting the stage for a more in-depth exploration of their societal implications in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Organic differences in the sexes

Sex and primitive social control

Sex and social feeling

Sex and primitive industry

Sex and primitive morality

The psychology of exogamy

The psychology of modesty and clothing

The adventitious character of woman

The mind of woman and the lower races

Index.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-02-13