Thousand years Quote by Christopher Ryan
““In the following pages, we’ll explain how seismic cultural shifts that began about ten thousand years ago rendered the true story of human sexuality so subversive and threatening that for centuries it has been silenced by religious authorities, pathologized by physicians, studiously ignored by scientists, and covered up by moralizing therapists.””
About This Quote
Cultural and institutional forces have historically suppressed and distorted the true nature of human sexuality.
In simple terms: Society has hidden and misrepresented sexuality.
Key Takeaway
Question dominant narratives about sexuality.
Themes
culture
sexuality
power
history
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
provocative
When to use this quote
- academic research
- therapy
- public policy
Key Concepts
social control
medicalization
moralism
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases shape our view of sexuality?
- How can we uncover suppressed histories?
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