chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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sexual orientation
A
the gender you’re attracted to
2
Q
affectional orientation
A
emotional and physical attraction beyond sexual attraction
3
Q
heterosexual
A
attracted to opposite-sex partners
4
Q
homosexual
A
attracted to same-sex partners
5
Q
bisexual
A
attracted to both opposite and same-sex partners
6
Q
pansexual
A
potential to be attracted to various gender expressions
7
Q
asexual
A
do not experience sexual attraction to others
8
Q
heterosexism
A
systems of beliefs/values/customs that places superior value on heterosexual behavior and that denies or stigmatizes non-heterosexual relations
9
Q
homophobia
A
viewing of homosexuals with fear, dread, aversion, or hatred
10
Q
microagressions
A
everyday slights/invalidations/insults/indignities experienced by marginalized groups
