chapter 1 Flashcards
Sex
relates to erotic feelings, experiences or desires, such as sexual fantasies and thoughts, sexual urges and feelings of sexual attention
gender
refers to social or cultural categories
gender roles
are often seen as polar opposities and in others they appear more similar or fluid
human sexuality
refers to the ways we experince and express ourselves as sexual beings
sexuality can also be a key component of ___
personality development, as we discover which sexual activities are enjoyable and with whom
Inis Beag
a remote island off the coast of Iireland
some of the beliefs were that women were not suppose to orgasm and it was not normal
no premarital sex, men and women should socialize apart before marriage
in the dark with clothes on, quickly, sex negative culture
Mangaia
in the south pacific ocean
sex positive culture
approved premarital sex
long and make sure partner is satisfied
ethnocultural diversity and attitudes toward sexuality in canada
The values of immigrants often differ from those of people born in canada
global diversity affects attitudes toward sexuality
Canada is an ethnoculturally diverse nation
research suggests these factors influence attitudes toward sexuality
Canada in terms of acceptance of diversity
acceptance of diversity on many different levels, including diversity of opinions and values related to sexuality
people’s ___,___ and ___ are to a large extent shaped by their ______ and ____
people’s sexual attitudes, experinces and behaviours are to a large extent shaped by their cultural traditions and beliefs
What is the core of critical thinking?
skepticism ,it means being skeptical of things that are presented in print
what is another aspect of critical thinking?
thoughtful analysis, and probing of claims and arguments
What are the key elements of critical thinking>
skeptical approach to evaluating arguments, widely beliefs and evidence
critical thinkers examine definitions in terms of premises of arguments, and are cautious in drawing conclusions from evidence
What have been some of the most influential developments affecting sexuality?
the sexual revolution
feminism
LGBTQ+ rights movement
What does the biological perspective focus on?
focuses on biological sexual processes such as genetic, hormonal and neural fatctors
