Module 3: Love & Intimacy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, scholars will be able to:
- Define and differentiate between various types of love, including romantic love, platonic love, and familial love, and understand how these types of love manifest in different relationships and contexts.
- Explore the concept of sexual scripts, including sexual behavior scripts, the double standard, and the role of hookup culture in contemporary sexual interactions, and analyze how these scripts influence individuals’ attitudes, behaviors, and expectations in sexual relationships.
- Examine the diverse aspects of sexuality, including sexual identity, sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, and sexual health, and understand how these components contribute to individuals’ overall sexual experiences and well-being.
- Investigate the concept of sexual orientation, including heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality, and recognize the fluidity and complexity of sexual orientation across individuals and communities.
- Analyze societal norms and attitudes surrounding sexuality and sexual orientation, including stigmas, stereotypes, and discrimination, and explore strategies for promoting inclusivity, acceptance, and understanding of diverse sexual identities and experiences.
KEY TERMS & CONCEPTS
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INTRODUCTIONÂ
This module explores the multifaceted nature of love and intimacy, focusing on affection and emotional connection, sexual response, and sexuality. We begin by examining the different types of love, from romantic to platonic, and how these forms of affection create deep emotional bonds between individuals. The module then examines the complexities of the sexual response, investigating the role of the brain, sensation, and perception in sexual arousal. It also considers the influence of hormones and pheromones on sexual attraction and behavior, as well as the physiological aspects of sexual response.
Further, the module addresses sexual scripts, which are the societal guidelines that shape sexual behavior and expectations. It explores various sexual behavior scripts, including the role of fantasies and masturbation, and how these scripts are influenced by cultural norms such as the double standard and hookup culture. Finally, the module reviews sexuality, with a focus on sexual orientation and the diverse ways individuals experience and express their sexuality. By understanding these elements, we gain a comprehensive view of how love and intimacy are experienced and expressed in contemporary society.
Begin by viewing the video addressing the necessity of love. Skye Cleary inquires whether romantic love serves a purpose, exploring the insights of five philosophical viewpoints on the subject.
