Session 3 Flashcards
What are stereotypes?
generalisations we make about specific social groups, and members of those groups, social schemata
What is a schemata?
Members of a group share some characteristics, overlooks diversity
Why do we stereotype?
To save processing power
What do stereotypes lead to?
Prejudice and Discrimination
When do we rely on stereotypes?
Under time pressure, fatigued, information overload
What helps relying on stereotypes?
Knowing members of the group will remove negative stereotypes and reflective practice
What is sexual orientation?
term to describe what gender you’re attracted to, can change but cannot be changed
What is a sexual identity?
Gay, lesbian, Bisexual etc
What is sexual behaviour
MSM, WSW, MSW, WSM
What is the gender binary model
Male or Female and must act as that gender
What is Gender identity?
someone internal perception and experience of there gender
What is gender role or expression?
The way the person lives in society and interacts with others
What is transgender?
Umbrella term for those whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from their birth sex, This may include: transsexuals, transvestites, cross- dressers etc
Give examples of how LGBT suffer poorer health?
35% suffer anxiety, 52% suffer depression, 50% are smokers
What did Homosexulaity used to be classed as?
A mental disorder