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Sexuality was once hidden from our view in culture, but over the past few generations, sexuality has become more open. Not only is sexuality not hidden from view, it often seems to surround us. In this chapter we will discuss why we study human sexuality and examine popular culture and the media to see how they shape our ideas about sexuality. Then we will look at how sexuality has been treated in different cultures and at different times in history. Finally, we will examine how sexuality is defined by various aspects of our society and deemed as natural or normal.