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Title: The Sex Side of Life: An Explanation for Young People
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Dennett, Mary Ware, 1872-1947
EBook No.: 31732
Published: Mar 22, 2010
Downloads: 339
Language: English
Subject: Sex
Subject: Sex instruction for children
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Sex Side of Life: An Explanation for Young People
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Dennett, Mary Ware, 1872-1947
EBook No.: 31732
Published: Mar 22, 2010
Downloads: 339
Language: English
Subject: Sex
Subject: Sex instruction for children
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.