Explore the complex interplay of body, sexuality, and family in the 19th century.

The 19th century in Europe was an era of hypocrisy and the awakening of sexuality. This paradox can be explained by the accumulated taboos that led to an unprecedented interest in the body. Freudianism, the objectification of women, and the pursuit of the ideal body are results of a century-long puritanism. In this lecture, we will explore how the 19th century predetermined our attitudes towards the body. We will learn how European medicine forgot about the female orgasm for decades, while exotic countries like Turkey, Japan, and Persia were considered the most sexual.