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""Sex Freedom and Social Control"" is a significant sociological study that explores the complex relationship between individual sexual conduct and the regulatory mechanisms of society. Written by Charles W. Margold, this work challenges the notion that sexual behavior is purely a private, individualistic matter. Instead, Margold argues that sexual conduct is fundamentally social, shaped and constrained by the collective standards, cultural norms, and pressures of the community. The book delves into the cross-cultural and historical manifestations of social control, examining how different societies manage sexual impulses to maintain social order and stability. Margold's analysis provides a scholarly critique of movements advocating for absolute sexual freedom, suggesting that even in liberal contexts, social expectations play a decisive role in governing behavior. By integrating insights from sociology and psychology, the author presents a rigorous defense of the inherently social nature of human sexuality. As a foundational text in the sociology of sex, ""Sex Freedom and Social Control"" offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of moral standards and the persistent influence of society on the most personal aspects of human life. It remains an essential resource for those interested in social theory, the history of ethics, and the development of behavioral sciences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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