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... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > sexuality and reproduction > sadomasochism

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sadomasochism  

Definition

  • Sadomasochism (S&M) represents the synthesis of two terms—sadism and masochism—associated with sexual arousal derived from inflicting or receiving physical or psychological pain or other acts that involve dominance and submission (D&S). The word sadomasochism for many people conjures up images of “whips and chains” or a man or woman clad in black leather ready to enact a dominant or submissive role. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Sadomasochism]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RZ57RHRR-G

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