The text notes that having a term to describe the sexual activities between opposite-sex persons (heterosexuality) is a fairly new concept in the United States. What led to the development of the term heterosexuality?

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Richard von Krafft-Ebing's book Psychopathia Sexualis, published in the late 19th century, was one of the first works to explore sexuality outside of the context of reproduction and to examine sexual activity for pleasure. It was in this book that the terms "heterosexuality" and "homosexuality" were coined to describe sexual attractions and behaviors. Prior to this, in the United States, sexual activity between opposite-sex partners was not viewed as a distinct concept deserving of its own term, as sexual activity was primarily viewed through the lens of procreation.

The Text Notes That Having a Term to Describe the Sexual