Civilizing Sexuality: Reexamining America’s Values to Prevent Sexual Abuse (c)1994-2005 by John Hules COMMERCIAL REPRODUCTION OF THESE DOCUMENTS IS PROHIBITED. Individual copies may be made for personal use. For permission to make multiple copies for a class or discussion group, contact john@hules.us. Contents Introduction: “The Emperor Is Naked” Part 1: A Culture of Sexual Abuse     1. The Missing Commandments: Permission for Perpetrators     2. The Traditional Values of Sex Offenders and Their Victims: What the Research Shows     3. An Epidemic of Shame: Non-Physical Sexual Abuse     4. To Thine Own Self Be False: Dissociation, Denial, and Dishonesty about Sex     5. Spirit against Body: Why Traditional Sexual Morality Is Irreligious (synopsis) Part 2: Healthy Sexuality     6. Childhood Sexual Development: Erotic Friendships and the Socialization of Eros (synopsis) (Click here for a rather long early draft of the chapter on Childhood Sexual Development — it needs to be shortened, but contains lots of interesting information if you’re willing to wade through it.)     7. From Shame to Pride: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse (synopsis)     8. Meaningful Pleasures: The Many Dimensions of Sexuality (synopsis)     9. Awe and Ecstasy: Honoring the Body, Soul, and Spirit in Sexuality (synopsis) Part 3: Civilizing Sexuality     10. Desires and Boundaries: Principles of a New Sexual Ethic (synopsis)     11. Intimacy Education: Integrating Eros into Culture (synopsis)     12. Erotic Community: Justice, Compassion, and the Celebration of Sexuality (synopsis) Appendix: Scientific Findings Regarding Sexual Abusers, Victims, and Traditional Values About the author How you can participate in this work Links Home page