... edge of society" (Herdt 25). However absurd this sounds to rational people today, this is still very much a part of some people's beliefs. In the 1930's some also believed that masturbation was a cause of homosexuality so at night when the children slept, restraints were put on the children so they were unable to touch their body parts. The idea that homosexuals ... ...

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... (Klicka). Not only that, virtually all sex education textbooks used in public schools throughout the country teach that any kind of sex is all right; such as premarital sex, adultery, masturbation, homosexuality, and lesbianism (Klicka). Apparently, public schools are more or less encouraging our child to have sex and expressing to them that it is okay. On the other hand, when ... ...

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