Cultural Influences Shape Sexual Arousal and Attractiveness

question 132

Short Answer

Cultural influences shape sexual arousal and attractiveness. Identify the culture of your ancestors, and identify the attributes that your culture finds sexually attractive (e.g., are thin women or those with "curves" and "meat on their bones" more attractive?).

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Definitions:

Marital Infidelities

Acts of unfaithfulness or cheating in a marriage.

American Society

The social structure, cultural norms, and community life characteristic of the United States, marked by diversity and a range of societal values.

Traditional Norms

Established standards of behavior that are based on historical tradition rather than modern developments or innovations.

Mass Media

Technologies and platforms, such as television, newspapers, and the internet, that are used for the large-scale dissemination of information, entertainment, and advertising to widespread audiences.