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The Hite Report (1976): A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality

Posted on March 30, 2015 by admin

In conclusion, these radical new discoveries about female sexuality would not have been possible had Shere Hite conducted a simple and controversy-free research project. It was due to the repetitions and detail inherent in the questionnaire as well as the report that conclusive facts about the nature and complexity of women’s sexuality is properly established. The vast range of participant responses also suggest how their true feelings were not openly conveyed due to culturally and historically constructed taboos in western society. Hite’s contribution lies in eliciting these implicit taboos and dispelling patriarchal views on what constitutes female sexuality. For this notable contribution to western society and culture, we all are indebted to Shere Hite and her various reports on sexuality.

Works Cited

“And Incidentally.” The Evening Standard (London, England) 6 Dec. 2005: 12.

Ind, Jo. “LIFE A Pioneer Who Changed Women’s Lives; Jo Ind Celebrates the Life and Work of Pioneering Sex Researcher Shere Hite.” The Birmingham Post (England) 19 Apr. 2000: 15.

“Is Sex Really Best for Women in Their 40s?.” The Daily Mail (London, England) 5 Feb. 2009: 36.

Mckee, Victoria. “Hite of Chic; SEXOLOGIST SHERE HITE SHARES OYSTERS AND CHAMPAGNE WITH VICTORIA McKEE.” Sunday Mirror (London, England) 1 Mar. 1998: 40.

Hite, Shere, “Why Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies?.” The Daily Mail (London, England) 6 Dec. 2007: 70.

Hite, S. (1976). The Hite report. New York: Dell.

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