Mirrors of Privilege

Question 1

heteronormativity

Answer 1

The assumption that sex => gender => sexuality.

Question 2

heterosexism

Answer 2

Is used to describe discrimination on the basis of sexuality, rather than homophobia

Question 3

heterosexual imaginary

Answer 3

The image or representation of reality which masks the historical and material conditions of life.

Question 4

sexology

Answer 4

Sexology was the medical study and treatment of sexual attitudes and practices, especially “perverse” ones.

Question 5

sexuality scripts

Answer 5

Sexuality has not been constructed in a unified manner and different scripts have been developed for different groups of people.

Question 6

Stonewall Riots

Answer 6

Riots which took place when police tried to raid a bar and harass gay customers. It was the catalyst for the gay rights movement.

Question 7

Thinking Straight

Answer 7

Occurs when individuals begin to perform according to the scripts of heterosexual imaginary. It involves engaging in binary thinking and complying with prevailing meanings/messages about heterosexuality.