The sex side of life : an explanation for young people by Mary Ware Dennett
"The Sex Side of Life: An Explanation for Young People" by Mary Ware Dennett is a straightforward educational guide written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a rational primer on sexuality aimed specifically at adolescents, addressing the curiosity and questions young people often have about their developing sexual identities and functions. Dennett's work is significant because it seeks to replace misinformation and confusion surrounding sexual education with clear, frank
discussions. In this booklet, Dennett tackles the complex aspects of human sexuality from various perspectives—physiological, emotional, and moral—aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for young readers. She discusses how the sex organs function, the emotional joys that accompany love and intimacy, and critiques the fear-based, moralistic approaches often found in contemporary literature. With an emphasis on the importance of understanding one’s body and emotions, Dennett promotes a healthy and respectful view of sexual relationships, emphasizing that such connections should be rooted in love and mutual respect rather than shame or mere physical impulse. Through a candid exploration of these topics, the book seeks to empower young people with the knowledge they need for future relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dennett, Mary Ware, 1872-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | The sex side of life : an explanation for young people |
| Credits |
Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Sex |
| Subject | Sex instruction for children |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31732 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 791 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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