Contemporary Perspectives on Legal Regulation of Sexual Behavior : Psycho-legal Research and Analysis

by Miller, Monica K.

• ISBN13: 9781607411611
• ISBN10: 160741161X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-07-01
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Throughout history, the law has regulated sexual behaviours. Some regulations eventually become outdated and are no longer enforced. For instance, many states have adultery laws that are rarely or never enforced. Other regulations have been adopted more recently, as culture and technology have advanced. For example, laws regulating internet pornography are relatively recent. Often, these regulations are controversial and prompt analysis and research. It is the purpose of this book to present a variety of original research and legal analyses concerning such regulations. Research in psychology and social justice is particularly applicable to the study of legal regulations of sexual behaviour. As such, this edited volume will take a 'psycho-legal' approach by addressing such issues using both psychological and legal principles. This book will contain original research articles, psycho-legal analyses, and psycho-legal briefs. All will involve current issues relating to the legal regulation of sexual behaviour and its outcomes. Some themes include access to sex (e.g., prostitution) or sexual materials (e.g., obscenity), teen sexual behaviour, the legal implications of the media's portrayal of sexual behaviour, the outcomes of sexual behaviour (eg: abortion), psychological factors that predict support for laws that regulate sexual behaviour and outcomes, and ways in which the legal system can improve the lives of those it serves. It is the goal of this book to present original perspectives and prompt discussion within legal and social science communities.

Table of Contents

Preface

A Study of Predictors of Legislative Support of the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act

Obscenity is a Four Letter Word. Or is it? An Exploratory Investigation into Community Standards of Obscenity

A Content Analysis of Media Portrayals of Rape: Rape Myth Acceptance, Just World Beliefs, and Victim Blame

Recent judicial rulings in voluntary underage sex cases: Analysis of legal case studies and policy implications

Using Therapeutic Jurisprudence to Design a Special Treatment Court to Address Illegal Prostitution

Legal Restrictions on Procreation: Therapeutic Jurisprudence Suggests Alternatives that Avoid Unintended Legal, Health, and Gender-Based Consequences

The Law and the Psychology of Parental Notification: Implications for Policy and Future Research

Law, Sex and the Cultural Reproduction of Masculinism: A Historical-Social Constructionist Account of the Legal Regulation of Sexual Behavior in America

Therapeutic Jurisprudence for Teen Sex-related Issues

Are Some Adolescent Sexuality Laws Self-Defeating? A Procedural Justice Interpretation of Legally Sanctioned Sexual Regulation

Abortions for Men? A Feminist Perspective

Moral Outrage Toward Social Violations Regarding Sex and Procreation

Concerns with the Obscenity Law

The social significance of the marital contract: Why civil tort law is needed to regulate adultery

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