How does knowledge of STDs add to a sociological perspective?
Well, first and foremost, sex is human nature. The ramifications of STDs changes the way that people have sex. People are more wary of their sexual reproductive health, especially in recent years. With the help of the Birth Control Pill, it has made it easier for women to have sex for pleasure rather than for reproductive purposes. But because of the increase of sexually based activities, society has created certain stigmas for those who have contracted STDs. Within those stigmas, there are race, gender and sexual orientation categorizations that affect STDs in this society in a negative light.
Well, first and foremost, sex is human nature. The ramifications of STDs changes the way that people have sex. People are more wary of their sexual reproductive health, especially in recent years. With the help of the Birth Control Pill, it has made it easier for women to have sex for pleasure rather than for reproductive purposes. But because of the increase of sexually based activities, society has created certain stigmas for those who have contracted STDs. Within those stigmas, there are race, gender and sexual orientation categorizations that affect STDs in this society in a negative light.