sexual identities

Question 1

define sexuality

Answer 1

a persons preference of sexual partners

Question 2

what did plummer say in 1996 about sexuality?

Answer 2

-homosexuality is a process
-‘homosexual career’ is adopted

Question 3

define the term ‘homosexual career’ coined by plummer 1996

Answer 3

homosexuals will group together and form a subculture that influences stereotypes on perceived homosexual characteristics

Question 4

what did weeks point out in 1997 relating to sexuality?

Answer 4

contemporary homosexuals are more likely to say ‘I am gay’ rather than ‘I am homosexual’

Question 5

when did the homosexual age of consent assimilate with the heterosexual age?

Answer 5

2000

Question 6

what did the equality act of 2010 state?

Answer 6

that is was now unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of sexuality

Question 7

what did mcintosh conclude in 1996 about male sexuality?

Answer 7

-argues that western society has curated a role of ‘homosexual man’ with expected traits
-for example, effeminate mannerisms, higher voice, keener attention to appearance
-mcintosh argues that the label of homosexual creates the behaviour

Question 8

what did rich say in 1984 about female sexuality?

Answer 8

-women are oppressed sexually via institutions such as marriage, sexual violence and rape culture
-argues that lesbianism is ignored in the media as it does not involve, therefore threatens, male dominance