Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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Sexual orientation
A
the pattern of romantic or sexual attraction to others in relation to ones own gender identity
2
Q
Stigma
A
a quality that is perceived as undesirable and that sets a person apart from others in his or her social category
3
Q
Homophobia
A
fear of or antipathy toward homosexuality in general and gays and lesbians in particular
4
Q
coming out
A
the process of revealing one’s gay sexual orientation to the significant people in one’s lfie
5
Q
Facts
A
- sex comes before marriage
- men have more partners than women
- having many partners is relatively uncommon
- sex without consent is relatively uncommon
6
Q
sexual double standards
A
the practice of applying stricter moral or legal controls to women’s sexual behavior than to mens
7
Q
adolescence
A
the period of development between childhood and adulthood
8
Q
erectile dysfunction
A
the failure of a man to achieve an erection
