Exam 4 Flashcards
gender
they way someone identifies; man, woman, nonbinary
sex
assigned at birth; male or female
precarious manhood
when a man’s masculinity is questioned or threatened they try to act more aggressive to prove their masculinity
transgender
one who identifies as a gender other than the sex they were assigned at birth
DSM-5 gender dysmorphia
diagnosis of symptoms of difficulty with gender, not agreeing with the sex they were assigned at birth
gender identity/expression
identifying or not identifying with a specific gender; expressing gender identity through dress, cosmetics, etc
gender stereotyping
assuming gender based on stereotypes / associating something with a specific gender
counting meditation
counting to help clear your mind
facts about sexual orientation
sexual orientation is what gender(s) you are attracted to
heterocentrism
ideology and assumption that all people are heterosexual
consent
getting an enthusiastic “yes” from your partner; “no” and “maybe” do not mean yes
sexual response cycle
• Four phases (men and women)–Appetitive –Arousal–Orgasm –Resolution (refractory period)
paraphilias
sexual urges or fantasies for objects; non-consenting persons; or pain & humiliation that interfere with the individual’s social functioning or endanger others
fetish
something that is necessary for sexual functioning
“normal” sexual behaviors
• Anything that involves real consent and non-harm vs. the difficult-to-ugly stuff•Anything in your head, on a screen, in pretend land, etc.: fantasy vs. reality • Anything that works in your life vs. what doesn’t • Anything that feels authentic to YOU