Sex, Risk, and Society: When Is Sex Dangerous? - Paperback

by Sarah H. Pollock (Author)

Cross-Disciplinary Insight: This concise volume offers a rich interdisciplinary approach: drawing from sociology, anthropology, history, and philosophy it explores when sex is deemed "abnormal" or "dangerous" and the broader cultural implications of those judgments. Enduring Relevance: By unpacking how definitions of sexual risk and normativity evolve, and their real-world consequences for agency, health, human rights, and gendered violence, the book presents a timeless framework for understanding contemporary and future social debates around sexuality. Academic Rigor with Broad Appeal: This volume combines strong scholarly credibility with accessible writing, making it an essential addition to academic trade catalogs and a compelling short read for educators, policy makers, and engaged general readers.

Author Biography

Sarah H. Pollock is an assistant professor of sociology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She earned her PhD in sociology from Temple University, specializing in gender and sexualities. Her dissertation research examined the gendered embodiment of health and fitness. She also has been a lecturer at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she won the College of Liberal Arts Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Full-Time Lecturer.