chapter 9

Question 1

Sexual orentiation

Answer 1

describes the directionality of one’s sexual and romantic interests- towards members of one’s own gender, members of another gender or both

Question 2

Kinsey and colleagues

Answer 2

found evidence of degrees of gay/lesbian orientations and heterosexuality, with bisexuality representing a midpoint

Question 3

Curent attitudes towards LGBTQ+ commuity and evolution in Canada

Answer 3

majority of Canadians now approve of gay and lesbian relationships
violence and harassment directed toward LGBTQ people remains a serious problem in canada

Question 4

Coming-out process

Answer 4

two pronged process:
coming out to one’s self
coming out to others

Question 5

savin-williams and diamond 4 steps to coming out

Answer 5

1. experiencing attractions to people of the same gender
2. self-labelling as gay or lesbian
3. having sexual contact with people of the same gender and 4.disclosing one’s sexual orientation to others