The kiss has never had the same meaning in all societies. Throughout history, it has been treated by Law as property, commitment, offense and sexual assault. A kiss can be a demonstration of love or affection, a biological impulse, a contract and even an assault, depending on the context and the era.
Law, History, evolution and anthropology show that the kiss took on different meanings over time. Different societies have been interpreting and regulating this practice in very different ways.
Andrew Torrance, law professor at the University of Kansas, published an article on that university's website where he analyzed the legal history of the kiss and how different societies have been treating it over the centuries.
