2002/01/01 by Richard Tewksbury · 1 citation
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Computer science #Construct (python library) #Demography #Deviance (statistics) #Gender studies #LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy #Negotiation #Participant observation #Psychology #Sex work and related issues #Sexual behavior #Sexual intercourse #Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology #Social psychology #Social science #Sociology
paper · doi:10.1080/016396202317192035
openalex publication_date 2002/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Drawing on participant observation data this article examines the social and sexual dynamics of gay bathhouses. Focusing on the setting as an erotic oasis, this research addresses one of the least studied forms of social settings, and presents a unique opportunity for insight into the sexualized aspects of gender and deviance. This article explores the pervasiveness and range of sexual activity among bathhouse patrons, the environmental features of bathhouses that facilitate sexual activities, and the ways that men construct and negotiate (usually anonymous) sexual interactions.