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Being sexually literate allows us to take thoughtful stock of and celebrate in our differences, including singular and diverse takes on sexuality. Notions of sexuality and sex have much to do with people’s cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds, in turn affecting much of our sexual decision-making. A one-size-fits-all approach to sexual wellness perpetuates social inequality—and contributes to sexual health inequities. And, it shortchanges all of us from a greater appreciation of our diverse sexual histories and how they affect our sexual health, happiness and general well being.

¿Que factores influyen en la salud sexual y reproductiva Latina?

Hallazgos de un estudio que examina la salud sexual y reproductiva en Latinos

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Sex Across Borders

How the sexuality of Mexican gay immigrants influences their paths of migration to the United States, their sexual health, and their HIV risk

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Marrying Black, Marrying Up: on Michelle Obama, interracial marriage and strong, black women

Imagine a powerful, charismatic, handsome black man. Now imagine him arm-in-arm with a black woman and then a white woman.  How do your perceptions of him change? The cliche goes that once African American men gain success, they marry interracially as the last sign that they had 'made it.'That stereoptype, though, is a myth, says Professor

Con un Pie en Dos Islas

La Salud Sexual y Reproductiva de las Mujeres Dominicanas de Santo Domingo y la Ciudad de Nueva York

Big Booty Beauty and the New Sexual Aesthetic

The many names, affectionate and derogatory, we use in reference to female buttocks suggest the range of ambivalent associations they elicit. “Booty” holds the promise of illicit pleasures. “Fanny” desexualizes the female behind, turning it into a sweet but inconsequential body part. The command to “get off your

Abundancia de Petróleo y VIH/SIDA

A pesar de su historia de riqueza y éxito político-económico, sexo entre personas del mismo sexo es todavía ilegal en Trinidad y Tobogo.

Entrevista con el Dr. Héctor Carrillo

Sx Latinas: ¿Podría describir brevemente su estudio?Dr. Carrillo: Es un estudio etnográfico sobre sexualidad y riesgo por VIH entre hombres inmigrantes gay y bisexuales mexicanos en la ciudad de San Diego. Extrajimos los datos necesarios de una muestra de 150 hombres. Poco más de la mitad de la muestra incluyó a inmigrantes gay y bisexuales.

Fronteras de Riesgo

El Estudio “Trayectos” habla sobre los contextos sexuales y retos para la prevención del VIH entre inmigrantes mexicanos gays y bisexuales.

2009 Summer Institute on Race, Gender and Sexuality

Find out more about the 2009 Summer Institute, course, tuition and scholarship opportunities, and how to send in your application.Course CreditParticipants receive 5 academic units through San Francisco State University.Tuition and Fees ScholarshipsFees include all course reading materials and attendance at all Summer Institute guest lectures and special events, unless noted. Undergraduate Students: