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Understanding threesomes : gender, sex, and consensual non-monogamy

Title
Understanding threesomes : gender, sex, and consensual non-monogamy / Ryan Scoats.
Author
Scoats, Ryan
Publication
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2020.

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Book/TextUse in library JFE 19-11594Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315

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Series Statement
Critical studies of men and masculinities
Uniform Title
Critical studies of men and masculinities.
Subject
  • Sexual intercourse
  • Triangles (Interpersonal relations)
  • Sex customs
  • Group sex
  • Sex role
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
JFE 19-11594
ISBN
  • 9781138320390
  • 1138320390
LCCN
2019017811
OCLC
1114271350
Author
Scoats, Ryan, author.
Title
Understanding threesomes : gender, sex, and consensual non-monogamy / Ryan Scoats.
Publisher
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2020.
Description
xi, 170 pages ; 24 cm.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
Critical studies of men and masculinities
Critical studies of men and masculinities.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
"Interest in sexual threesomes is significant, but how much do we really know about them? Why do people engage in them? What influences people's interest? And what are the longer term ramifications of a threesome? This book explores these questions and more; contextualising the findings in relation to wider norms of gender, sexual behaviour, and relationships. Drawing upon more than 50 interviews and 200+ qualitative surveys this book offers a rich and in-depth analysis of contemporary threesome behaviours. The findings suggest that threesomes are a complex and multi-faceted sexual behaviour. A behaviour which simultaneously resists and maintains norms of monogamy, serves important roles and functions for individuals and relationships, and is both highly desirable but potentially risky. This book would appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as postdoctoral scholars in the fields of sociology, psychology, and sexology. In particular, this book is essential reading for those interested in threesomes, consensual non-monogamies, and contemporary norms of sexual behaviour"-- Provided by publisher.
Research Call Number
JFE 19-11594
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