The cultural context of sexual pleasure and problems : psychotherapy with diverse clients

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Title:

Author:

Graham, Cynthia A.

ISBN:

9780415998451

9780415634946

Publication Information:

London : Routledge, 2012.

Physical Description:

xiii, 402 pages : ill. ; 23 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction / Cynthia Graham -- SECTION I Minorities: The Need for Cultural Sensitivity -- 2.Same-Sex Sexuality from a Global Perspective / Margaret Nichols -- 3.African American Couples and Sex / Jamye Shelton -- 4.Understanding Latina Women's Sexuality in the United States: Analysis of an Innovative HIV Prevention Program / Dilcia Molina -- SECTION II Sex Therapy Is Not Practiced Here: Cultural Challenges -- 5.The Multicultural Complexity of Sexuality in Cameroon / O. M. Njikam Savage -- 6.Culturally based Sexual Problems in Traditional Areas of Kermanshah, Iran / Samad Nourizad -- 7.Challenges Facing Sex Therapy in Korea / Gahyun Youn -- SECTION III The Emerging Practice of Psychotherapy for Sexual Problems -- 8.Sexuality in India: Ancient Beliefs, Present Day Problems, and Future Approaches to Management / P. Weerakoon -- 9.Sex, Sexual Problems, and Sexual Agency in Hong Kong Chinese Women / Petula Ho Sik Ying --

Contents note continued: 10.Sex Therapy in Russia: Pleasure and Gender in a New Professional Field / Elina Haavio Mannila -- SECTION IV Cultural Adaptations of Psychotherapy Approaches to the Treatment of Sexual Problems -- 11.Sexual Myths and Realities in Brazil / Jacqueline Brendler -- 12.Sexual Problems, Cultural Beliefs, and Psychosexual Therapy in Portugal / Pedro Nobre -- 13.The Role of Cultural Factors in the Course and Treatment of Sexual Problems: Failures, Pitfalls, and Successes in a Complicated Case from Turkey / Mehmet Sungur -- 14.Israeli Sexuality at the Intersection of Tradition and Modernism / R. Heruti -- 15.Sex, Pleasure, and Dyspareunia in Liberal Northern Europe: How Sexual Pleasure is Seen as the Most Important Goal of all Nonreproductive Sexual Activity in a Postmodern Northern European Society, but is Denied by Women and Scientists who are Still under the Influence of Male Dominated Sexual Scripts / Ellen Laan --

Contents note continued: SECTION V The Other Side of the Couch: The Cultural Contribution of the Therapist -- 16.The Social and Professional Diversity of Sexology and Sex Therapy in Europe / Alain Giami.

Subject Term:

Sex therapy.

Psychosexual disorders -- Treatment.

Added Author:

Graham, Cynthia A.

Hall, Kathryn.

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Summary

Using rich case material and research presented by distinguished authorities in the fields of sex, couple, family, and psychotherapy, this edited book contributes to our efforts to help individuals and couples increase their sexual satisfaction. The authors explore social and cultural backgrounds, the meaning of sexual problems in specific cultural contexts, and the way in which culture presents challenges to traditional psychotherapy. More importantly, they answer the question: should therapists accept any and all behaviors, values, and attitudes that are considered normal, even if they violate the therapist's own cultural standards? The case studies identify challenging cultural issues and provide clinicians with culturally sensitive treatment options. The book's sections also separate chapters based on the degree to which psychological treatments are recognized and utilized for dealing with sexual problems in different countries, making it an ideal reference for professionals and students. The concluding chapter looks at culture through the lens of the provider, rather than the patient, and ties together the major themes and questions posed.