SEXUAL IDENTITIES Flashcards
Define Sexual identities
a person’s identity in relation to their sexuality, their physical attraction to another individual
what do Weeks argue? -
heterosexuals dont need to clarify that they are straight but for homosexuals, it’s expected for them to come out which shows that being heterosexual is the norm.
what does Plunmer argue?+
homosexuals who accept their identity join other homosexual subcultures which shows their stereotypical behaviour.
what does Mcintosh argue?+
once a homosexual has come out they adopt the expected behaviours like being feminine, flamboyant and loud through the self-fulfilling prophecy
- becker’s labelling theory interactionist
what does Stacey argue?+
religion’s influence on society has reduced so homosexuality has started to become accepted
what does Giddens argue about homosexuals?+
the categories of being heterosexual and homosexual are no longer there and people can attach any label they want
postmodernists - supermarket of style
what does Heaphy argue?+
queer individuals’ identity is now constructed based on their social economic and cultural factors so not only based on their sexuality
what does Rosenial argue?+
LGBTQ groups have challenged the norms of heterosexual culture, where same-sex friendships can be seen as romantic relationships as well
what did Smart argue about?+
even in same-sex marriages, they have the same values as an ordinary marriage between a male and female
what does Conell argue about-
links hegemonic masculinity and subordinate masculinity which is homosexual men and says how genomic is seen as the superior while the other is inferior due to their feminine characteristics due to the patriarchal stereotype of males
list three legislations which show homosexuality is less stigmatised+
2014 - same sex marriage
1956 & 2004 - sexual offence act
2002 - gay adoption
what did Giddens argue about women’s sexuality?+
through the contraceptive pill, it allowed society to change its view about sex and how it’s not only for reproduction but seen separately and challenged the view that homosexuality is unnatural
what does Rich argue?-
argues how women are forced to remain heterosexual for the man and how lesbians aren’t given the same attention as gays - seen as irrelevant
force heterosexuality as men see it as a threat to their dominance and authority
Name a celebrity who shares homosexual culture throughout her career
Taylor Swift as she shared a safe space to express their identity through her music
what does Goffman argue?-
since sexuality isn’t visible individuals can hide it in fear of being harassed or discriminated against.
49% queer individuals dont express their identity at work
