Alfred Kinsey
Definition
Alfred Kinsey was an American biologist who became famous for conducting groundbreaking research on human sexuality in the mid-20th century. His work, often referred to as the Kinsey Reports, challenged conventional beliefs about sexuality and discussed previously taboo subjects.
Analogy
Alfred Kinsey is like a trailblazer in a dense forest of understanding human sexuality. He cut through the thick undergrowth of societal taboos and misconceptions to pave a path for future research in this field.
Related terms
Kinsey Scale: A scale developed by Alfred Kinsey that rates individuals from 0 (exclusively heterosexual) to 6 (exclusively homosexual).
Human Sexuality: The way people experience and express themselves sexually, encompassing biological, physical, emotional, social, or spiritual aspects.
Sexual Orientation: Refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic and/or sexual attractions to men, women or both sexes.
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