Sexual identity Flashcards
Sexuality
A persons sexual orientation or preference as well as thief sexual activities
Sexual identity
An individuals understanding of their own sexuality
Heteronormativity
Belief or assumption that all people are heterosexual
Weeks (1981)
“I am gay” or “I am a lesbian” has a different meaning than “I am heterosexual” in a heteronormativity society
McIntosh (1968) the homosexual role
In Western culture
Homosexual role- effeminate mannerism , emphasise on apperence
Accepting the identity leads to fulfilling expectations associated with the role
Homosexuality was seen as a mental illness therefore some people do not like the term and would rather use LGBT or LGBTQ
Religion an sexuality
Polygamy= multiple husbands or multiple wives
Polygomorous= being in an open relationship where love is involved
Heterosexual monogamy= man and woman married which is seen as superior in Christianity. Not all christians believe this
Catholic views on homosexuality
Seen as a stigma and sinful
Media
Batchelor et al (2004)
Mass media shape knowledge and attitudes about sexuality
Contraception: female sexuality
16 year old: sexually active
Craig (1992)
5 key ways gay people are represented in the news
- ) Camp: effeminate mannerism, exaggerated, flamboyant (colourful)
- ) Macho: exaggerated masculinity
- ) Deviant
4.) Gays in the news (Bennett 2000)
Often linked to deviant behavioir
Inferior to homosexuality or sinful specifically in the right wing press such as daily mail and the sun
5.) Coverage of aids
Education
Stonewell UK-LGBT charity found out that almost 99% of gay young people hear the phrases that’s so gay in school
McCormack and Anderson (2010)
Found that:
Pro gay attitudes Homophobia is considered childish Emotional intimacy Physical tactility Metrosexual behaviour But still assumed and regulated heterosexuality
They were both gay
How is sexual identity changing?
Pope says “who am I to judge?
