Sexual Deviancy
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چکیده
Sexual deviancy is a rather broad and vague term. Its usage connotes that there are recognized norms of sexual behavior which are accepted by society in general. In fact, "normal" sexual behavior has never been well categorized. Rather, aberrant behaviors, sufficiently unacceptable to most persons, have been lumped together to comprise sexual deviancy. These of course may vary over time and across different cultures, although there are probably some behaviors which almost everyone would label deviant.
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