Sexuality

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what is heterosexism?

a belief or argument that male-female sexuality is the only natural, normal, or moral code of sexual behavior

what is hedonism?

a belief that the ultimate value and motivation for action lie in pursuit of pleasure or avoidance or pain; may be viewed as sexual addiction

what is the Kinsey scale?

a heterosexual-homosexual rating scale that allows individuals to identify their sexual orientation on a continuum

what is absolutism?

a sexual value or belief system based on unconditional allegiance to the authority of religion, law, or tradition

what is heterosexism?

a system of attitudes, bias, and discrimination in favor of opposite-sex sexuality and relationships

what is heterosexism?

as discrimination ranks gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and other sexual minorities as second-class citizens with regard to various legal and civil rights, economic opportunities, and social equality

what is coming out?

being open and honest about one's sexual orientation and identity

what is asceticism?

belief that giving in to carnal lust is wrong and that one must rise about the pursuit of sensual pleasure; it is to make a family, to have a baby; more of a functional value

what is heterosexism?

bias against non-heterosexual people

examples of a mixed-orientation relationship?

bisexual woman maintain a satisfactory relationship with the male partner

what are some trends in sexuality in relationships?

continued individualism will drive sexual relationships; numerous casual partners with predictable negative outcomes will characterize individuals in late adolescence

what is heterosexism?

denigration and stigmatization of any behavior, person, or relationship that is not heterosexual; it is based on the belief that heterosexuality is superior to homosexuality; results in prejudice and discrimination

what is sexual readiness in first intercourse?

determining when one is ready for first intercourse in reference to contraception, autonomy of decision, consensually, absence of regret

what are some sources of sexual values?

education, religion, family, technology, television, social movements, the internet, etc.

what is the sexual double standard?

encouraging women and accepting sexual expression of men more than women

what is homophobia?

fear of or antipathy towards homosexuals and homosexuality, and behavior based on these feelings

an example of a mixed-orientation relationship?

hay and bisexual men may be part of heterosexual relationships; some men are on the down low

what are the benefits of coming out?

higher levels of acceptance from their parents; lower levels of alcohol and drug consumption; fewer identity and adjustment problems

what is the definition of lesbian?

homosexual woman

definition of gay?

homosexual women or men

what is sexual orientation (identity)?

it is a classification of individuals based on their: emotional, cognitive, and sexual attractions; self-identity

how is heterosexism enforced?

it is encoded into and characteristic of the major social, cultural, and economic institutions of our society

what is sexual fulfillment?

knowledge about self; having a positive body image

under relativism, what is swinging (open) relationships?

married/pair-bonded individuals agreeing that they may have sexual encounters with others

what are sexual values?

moral guidelines for sexual behavior in relationships

homosexual and bisexual youth

more likely (4x) to report being threatened with weapon at school; 5x to fail to attend school; 3x to attempt suicide

what is down low?

nongay-identifying men who have sex with men and women meet their partners out of town or on the internet

definition of pansexual?

not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity

what are mixed-orientation relationships?

one partner is heterosexual and the other partner is lesbian, gay, or bisexual

what are the risks of coming out?

parental and family members' reactions; harassment and discrimination at school or the workplace' hate crime victimization

under relativism, what is concurrent sexual partnerships?

partners have sex with several individuals concurrently

the sexuality in relationships in never-married individuals

report more sexual partners and less emotional satisfaction

what are the stages of reacting towards a partner's homosexuality?

schock, disbelief, and numbness; mourning for the partner/life that was; readjustment and moving on

what are the prerequisites of sexual fulfillment?

self-knowledge, body image, and health; committed loving relationship; equal relationship; open ducal communication and feedback; frequent initiation of sexual behavior

under relativism, what is friends with benefits relationship?

sexual relationship between nonromantic friends; types - true friends, network opportunism, just sex; transition out, successful, unintentional, and failed transitions

the sexuality in relationships in married individuals experience

social legitimacy; decline in frequency due to aging, pregnancy, and satiation (state in which a stimulus loses its value with repeated exposure); emotional and physical satisfaction

what is heteronormative?

system of beliefs that revolves around non-hetero individuals

what is bisexuality?

the emotional and sexual attraction to members of both sexes

where does heterosexism stem from?

the essentialist cultural notion that maleness-masculinity and femaleness-femininity are complementary

what are some trends in sexuality in relationships?

the goal of sexuality will transition to seeing a partner to settle down with; sexual values can be expected to transition from hedonism to relativism to absolutism

what is heterosexuality?

the predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to individuals of the other sex

what is homosexuality?

the predominance of emotional and sexual attraction to individuals of the same sex

what is relativism?

the sexual decisions are made in reference to the emotional, security, and commitment aspects of the relationship

what is heterocentric?

the world or society revolves around being heterosexual

definition of asexual?

without sexual feelings or attractions


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