sexual identity Flashcards
how do feminists see sexuality
women are often portrayed through their sexuality, as sexual objects for men to fantasize about.
what does WEEKS point out
not many people say ‘I am a heterosexual’ in relation to their identity but to say ‘I am gay’ or ‘I am lesbian’ makes a statement about belonging and your relationship.
what does PLUMMER say
sees homosexuality as a process and discusses the homosexual career where a male who has accepted the label of homosexual will seek out other and join a subculture in which stereotypical homosexual characteristics become the norm
what does mccormack research
the effects of declining homophobia in education
what were the reasons for homophobia in the 1980
rise in conservative politics
and the backlash from the aids outbreak
what did mac an ghale say men did to try and suppress homosexuality
pretend to be homophobic and ultra masculinity and the 3 fs
what did mcintosh say about homosexual males
They argued that in the western culture the role of homosexual male include effeminate mannerisms, a higher voice and attention to appearance. she argues that once a male has accepted the label or identity of homosexual he will start to fulfill these expectations so labels creates behavior.she supports her argument by citing evidence of married men who sees themselves as straight but still admit to attraction to males, but do not exhibit any other signs of homosexuality.
