Chapter 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality Flashcards
evaluating oneself based on appearance
self-objectification
a form of sexism that narrows a frame of a person’s worth and value
sexualization
a term used to describe media where the creators integrate homoeroticism between two characters to lure in LGBTQ and liberal audience
queerbating
the sending or receiving suggestive or explicit tests, photos, or video messages via computers or mobile devices
sexting
our incitements or inclinations to act sexually
sexual interests
those who express emotional and sexual attraction to individuals of the same sex or gender
homosexuality (more commonly referred to as gay)
some people who have same-sex attractions or relationships may identify as this
queer
an emotional and sexual attraction to both men and women
bisexuality
a state of having no sexual attraction to anyone or low or absent interest in sexual activity
asexuality
those who gender expression or identity is not congruent with the sex assigned at birth
transgender
a person who psychologically identifies as a gender other than that which they were assigned at birth
transsexual
a gender identity label often used by individuals who do not identify with the binary of man or woman and who may combine aspects of men and women and other identities
genderqueer or gender fluid
someone whose gender presentation, whether by nature or by choice, does not align with gender-based expectations
gender nonconforming
the wearing of clothes of the other sex for any one of many reasons, including relaxation, fun, and sexual gradification
transvestism (often referred to as cross-dressing; not to be confused with transsexual)
a Native American tradition involving the existence of cross-gender roles, the male-female, the female-male
two-spirit
