Feelings of males and females toward sexuality

The similarities in the feelings of males and females towards sexuality rest on the common external influences , especially socio-cultural factors (Greenberg , Bruess Conklin , 2007 ) that distinguish male and female sexuality . The common exposure to gender roles (Greenberg et al 2007 ) creates a common feeling towards sexuality in terms of acceptance of their assigned roles when there is no strong alternative . Family expectations (Greenberg et al , 2007 ) also comprise a common influence on the feelings of males and females towards sexuality . The family structure , with close links to gender roles , operates to train

males and females towards the appropriate attitudes and behavior for their respective genders . Males become breadwinners and females take on domestic responsibility . Ethnic norms (Greenberg et al , 2007 ) also determine the feelings of males and females towards sexuality in terms of adherence to their place and roles in the home and the wider community as part of their ethnic identity . Media influence (Greenberg et al , 2007 ) is a common influence on the attitudes of males and females towards sexuality expressed in socialization

The difference in the feelings of males and females towards sexuality depend on the internal factors , particularly biological and psychological factors (Greenberg et al , 2007 . Both males and females experience similar exposure to socio-cultural factors but biological factors such as genetic chromosomes and sex hormones (Greenberg et al 2007 ) account for differences in feelings toward sexuality . The predominance of testosterone in males accounts for greater tendencies towards aggression (Greenberg et al , 2007 ) relative to females Biological...