Desexualisation in Later Life: The Limits of Sex and Intimacy

Hardback

Main Details

Title Desexualisation in Later Life: The Limits of Sex and Intimacy
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Paul Simpson
Edited by Paul Reynolds
Edited by Trish Hafford-Letchfield
SeriesSex and Intimacy in Later Life
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9781447355465
ClassificationsDewey:306.70846
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General
Illustrations No

Publishing Details

Publisher Bristol University Press
Imprint Policy Press
Publication Date 19 July 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Despite evidence of a more sexually active 'third age', ageing and later life (50+) are still commonly represented as a process of desexualisation. Challenging this assumption and ageist stereotypes, this interdisciplinary volume investigates the experiential and theoretical landscapes of older people's sexual intimacies, practices and pleasures. Contributors explore the impact of desexualisation in various contexts and across different identities, orientations, relationships and practices. This enlightening text, reflecting international scholarship, considers how we can distinguish the real challenges faced by older people from the prejudices imposed on them.

Author Biography

Paul Simpson has lectured at several northwest universities, including the Department of Sociology at the University of Manchester, and is currently an independent academic. Paul Reynolds is Co-Convenor of the International Network for Sexual Ethics and Politics (INSEP) and Associate Lecturer with The Open University. Trish Hafford-Letchfield is Professor of Social Work at the University of Strathclyde.

Reviews

"A brilliant contribution to an increasingly emergent interest in later life sexuality. Contributors dispel myths and stereotypes which have plagued both our awareness and understanding of the subject. This will be the seminal work for years to come." Mervyn Eastman, ChangeAGEnts Co-operative "This book provides a significant contribution to an area often overlooked in practice, policy and research. Contributors provide a timely and important reminder that sexuality is a core part of who we are, no matter our age." Adi Cooper OBE, University of Bedfordshire "This text approaches desexualisation in later life in robust yet highly sensitive ways, with the aim of destabilising hegemonies and progressing thought, policy and practice in productive ways." Maurice Nagington, University of Manchester