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HOW DO SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON SEXUALITY DIFFER FROM BIOLOGICAL EXPLANATIONS? Tracy Tuhakaraina ID: 600054233 (Word Count: 1,811) 01/06/06 Human beings are first and foremost social entities that function within wider social units. The social unit in the family, peer, gender or wider social context provides security through its inclusion, its sense of 'belonging'. However, it also imposes its own set of rules upon an individual's behavior. Our current western culture theoretically values individuality to an unprecedented degree. Yet in any culture, including our own, a common set of values and 'normal' behavior patterns must be adhered to. Without these qualities social cohesion would not be possible. Within the context of our social environment we learn to 'role-play' the gender, personal and character traits with which we feel most comfortable. One of the most dynamic areas of social interaction is that of sexuality and sexual identification. We recognize certain character traits, behavior patterns, dress codes, body language and...

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