SEXUALITY Flashcards
1
Q
Weeks
A
Not many say “I’m heterosexual” when asked about identity
2
Q
Harding
A
Queer theory explores oppressive power of dominant norms and the problems they cause to those who do not wish to conform to those norms.
3
Q
Macintosh
A
Homosexual characteristics chosen once identity is accepted.
4
Q
Rich
A
Women sexuality is oppressed by patriarchal society “compulsory heterosexuality” therefore lesbian identity is seen as “abnormal”.
5
Q
Plummer
A
“Homosexual career”
6
Q
Weeks
A
Homosexual behaviour does not mean homosexual identity
7
Q
Kinsey scale
A
Created to demonstrate that sexuality does not fit into 2 strict categories
8
Q
Quinn
A
Same sex marriage is common in other cultures eg. Native Americans
