Sexual ethics
Sexual Ethics
Sexual ethics (pronunciation: /ˈsɛkʃʊəl ˈɛθɪks/), also known as sex ethics, is a branch of philosophy that explores the moral, legal, and philosophical aspects of sexual behavior.
Etymology
The term "sexual ethics" is derived from the Latin "sexus" meaning "sex" and the Greek "ethikos" meaning "moral philosophy".
Definition
Sexual ethics involves the study of sexual relationships and sexual behavior from a moral and ethical perspective. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including consent, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual health, reproductive rights, and sexual violence.
Related Terms
- Consent: The voluntary agreement to engage in a sexual activity.
- Sexual Orientation: A person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted.
- Gender Identity: A person's internal sense of their own gender, whether that is male, female, or something else.
- Sexual Health: A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
- Reproductive Rights: The rights of individuals to decide whether to reproduce and have reproductive health.
- Sexual Violence: Any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed, against a person’s sexuality using coercion.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual ethics
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual ethics
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