Chapter 11

Question 1

When did homosexual enter the english language?

Answer 1

1869

Question 2

Why is homosexual not an accepted term anymore?

Answer 2

• when the word was created it wasn’t describing feelings/attraction or behaviour, it was describing a kind of person/identity

We don’t use that term anymore because it’s historically used to describe someone as/ identify some as immoral, corrupt or mentally insane/sick

Question 3

Sexual identify extends beyond who they prefer to have sex with. What else does sexual identity engender?

Answer 3

1. Self perceptions

2. Political views (solidarity amongst women)

Question 4

Are terms like gay, queer, and heterosexual adjs or nouns?

Answer 4

They’re adjs and describe one facet of a person

Question 5

Why do health care practitioners use MSM rather than gay men?

Answer 5

• Many MSM don’t identify as gay and may exclude themselves from research that’s not explicitly for MSM

Question 6

What is asexuality?

Answer 6

A lack of sexual attraction for others

Question 7

What percent of people are asexual as reported by a study in UK? What else did the study suggest?

Answer 7

1%

It suggested that asexuality isnt pathological and shouldn’t be seen as a dysfunction

Question 8

What is heterosexism?

Answer 8

Heterosexism assumes heterosexuality is the gold standard of “normal” behaviour. It minimizes lgbtq+ ppls and creates a breeding ground for hate, fear, internalized homophobia, and violence

Question 9

What are 3 things affectional orientation includes?

Answer 9

• sexual attraction
• sexual fantasies
• sexual partner

Question 10

What is the issue with research on l/g orientation?

Answer 10

• theres no research on how individuals develop heterosexual orientation
• people don’t identify one way their entire existence

Question 11

What is the ecological model of identity development based on?

Answer 11

Based on how people interact with their environment. Recognizes intersectional effects on identity formation and disclosure.