Edward Laumann

Edward Laumann
Edward Otto Laumannis an American sociologist. He is the George Herbert Mead Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. Laumann earned his Ph.D. in the Harvard Department of Social Relations in 1964, where he studied under George Homans, Talcott Parsons, and Harrison White. He has written extensively on social stratification, urban sociology, organizational sociology, health and aging, and is widely recognized as a pioneer in the areas of social network analysis and the sociology...
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In relationships based on equality, couples tend to develop sexual habits that are more in keeping with both partners' interests. Male-centered cultures where sexual behavior is more oriented toward procreation tend to discount the importance of sexual pleasure for women.
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I think it gives us a base for explaining why we had this enormous response to Viagra.
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It's not a feminine thing to do so it's a sign of liberality.
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Often they don't even admit it to their partners. It's the old 'I've got a headache' instead of, 'I don't feel like having sex,'