Canadian Perspectives in Sexualities Studies is a collection of 45 previously published works that reveals how views on sexuality have evolved from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Emphasizing the Canadian experience throughout, this anthology combines international examples from foundational texts with more recent Canadian articles that reflect the development of sexuality studies in Canada. Thematically organized readings offer ground-breaking research on topics from school dress codes to cohabitation to the impact of race, the media, health care, and the education system on sexuality today. Engaging and accessible, this volume invites students to take part in the vibrant debates and discussions surrounding this constantly progressing field of study and to reconsider their knowledge, experiences, and opinions about sexuality and sexual orientation.

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Diane Naugler (Ph. D., York University) is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Her research interests include the social construction of genders and sexualities, feminist theory and questions of embodiment, and surgical intervention (such as cosmetic surgeries and related procedures). Her work has appeared in The Journal of Homosexuality, Atlantis: a Women's Studies Journal, and Resources for Feminist Research.

"I enjoyed reading each and every section of the eleven chapters." --Doreen Fumia, Ryerson University

"Canadian Perspectives in Sexualities Studies is a dynamic, innovative, and wide-ranging textbook. Thoroughly original and resoundingly Canadian, few - if any - other textbooks on the market provide such an impressive array of relevant and timely articles." --Marc Lafrance, Concordia University