Critical sexuality theories

Question 1

Critical Theories

Answer 1

Feminist theory
Queer theory
Critical race Theory

Question 2

Feminist Theory

Answer 2

Sees gender as dimension of status and Inequality, 4 essential assertions:

1. Sexuality (rape, abortion, herassment)
2. Gender Roles/socialization (social learning theory)
3. Intersectionality (multiple identities intersect and are what makes a person.)
4. Performativity; way gender is performed

Question 3

Performativity

Answer 3

Refers to ways we perform gender/sexuality based on norms of society. Eg wearing a dress.

Question 4

Queer theory

Answer 4

Questions the socially determined categorization of sexuality and gender. Questioning (gender) binary and norms, challenging heteronormativity.

Question 5

Critical race theory

Answer 5

Examines ways in whcih race and racism have an impact on social structures/institutions.

Foundational concept: race is not a biological fact but socially constructed.

Question 6

Institutional racism

Answer 6

Policies of institutions that advantage some racila groups and disadvantage others.