Learning from poly cultures

Question 1

mononormativity

Answer 1

the dominant assumption of the normalness and naturalness of monogamy

Question 2

compulsory monogamy

Answer 2

The network of social customs, practices, and institutionalized arrangements that compel individuals to seek and establish a monogamous, couple relationship as a moral and healthy feature of mature adulthood.

Question 3

Mononormative assumptions about intimate relationships

Answer 3

Monogamy= serious, committed, accountable

Non-monogamous= casual, not committed, no accountability

Question 4

polyamory

Answer 4

The desire to be intentionally involved with more than one person at once with full consent by everyone involved

Question 5

gender egalitarianism

Answer 5

the culture promotes gender equality and minimizes role differences between men and women

Question 6

compersion/frubbly feelings

Answer 6

a feeling of joy while watching a partner respond positively to another sexual partner

Question 7

metamour

Answer 7

The partner of ones partner, with whom one does not share a direct sexual or loving relationship

Question 8

poly gaze

Answer 8

lens with which anyone, regardless of relationship status, can interpret social relations in order to see and analyze what mononormativity is doing to reinforce or challenge inequality

Question 9

hookup culture norms

Answer 9

Initiating contact with, being nice to, or expressing affection with a hookup partner indicates desire for monogamous relationship
Unless you want a relationship, do not do the above
Drink alcohol to account for hooking up

Question 10

gender inequality in hookup culture

Answer 10

Gender inequality in hookup culture
Men reporting more sexual satisfaction than women
Women more likely to receive sexual satisfaction with an ongoing relationship
Men report little care for hookup partner’s sexual satisfaction