Since the dawn of man, sex has played a crucial role in society. Before we learned to read or write, humans engaged in sex and without it, none of us would be here. In today's society, sex has become much more complicated. If I were to ask a group of people on the street what they think about sex? I bet they would have a hard time answering. The question that preoccupies society today is how do we define sex? Can we define sex? These are questions raised in Tracy Steele's article "Doing it: The Social Construction of SEX." This article is about current questions and issues raised about sex in today's society. In this article, I will summarize the key points of the article, while also sharing my own thoughts and opinions on Steele's conclusions. One of the key questions raised in the article is where do our sexual urges come from, have they always been there deep within our being? minds, or did we learn them gradually. Steele states that she believes that sex is something that is learned over time from our environment and society (Steele 13), but she also states that there are many theorists who believe that sex is instinctive and that we have always known how to do it. he. After looking at both sides of the argument, I have to agree with Steele's belief that sex is learned. I believe this because I find it hard to believe that humans are born with the knowledge of sexual intercourse. This is because I can guarantee you that most kids barely have a clue what sex is, let alone how to engage in it. It is only when their parents or teachers explain to them what sex is that they are able to truly understand. and commit to it. The only argument that can be made against this idea is that there are m...... middle of paper ......define sex; they can't even agree on the origin of our sexual desires. In conclusion, what I learned from this article is that sex is much more complicated than I might have thought. This article made me aware of a lot of conflicts, issues, and disagreements surrounding what is or isn't sex, and how there is no clear way to say that it's actually just a matter of opinion. For lesbians, the simple use of a finger is enough, for gays, anal sex. For some, sex is innate and instinctive, while others believe it can be learned. For some, it's based on love and pleasure, while for others, it's about domination. I highly doubt that there is anyone in this world who can give sex a universal meaning that would please all parties. My conclusion is that there is no right or wrong definition of sex; it's what you want it to be.