Discovering Sex by David Halberstam

Discovering Sex by David Halberstam

Introduction

The great article “Discovering Sex” is penned down by David Halberstam, which defines a story of the men and women who created the sexual landscape in the 1950s that still inhabits in modern times. David greatly portrays his research in a story format that defines the tale of the men who explores the study of sex and did further investigation in this matter after his marriage. The article defines that sex still considered as illicit discipline in America in the years of 1950s. The transformation of people's attitude after World War II certainly raises many subjects which include sexual matters among youths that become the culture of America. It defines that different technologies regarding child birth control started progressed from 1950s. This article has revolutionary traits that define birth of sex in general and its popularity throughout America.

Discussion

The article defines the story of Alfred Kinsey who discovers sexual behaviors and true reality of America about this problem. He was worried and astonished with the sexual behavior of Americans and actual sexual practices of Americans. For instance, around 80% of successful businessmen of America have extramarital affairs. He focused on the social front and hidden reality of the nation. Kinsey spent much part of his career in exploring the sexual egos of Americans.

In the start of the story, David defines the personal background of Kinsey and his lifestyle which seems more financially trapped. Throughout his career, he is passionate for his work and he also won a fellowship through which he travels around the world. He was a zoology professor in Indiana University and was popular among his students. In 1938, a group of student came and asked few questions about marriage and Kinsley was so much affected by their pureness. Initially ...