Sexuality

Question 1

Approximately how much of the worlds population are identified as LGB?

Answer 1

5%

Question 2

When did sexual identity become included in the ONS survey?

Answer 2

2009

Question 3

Is sexual identity included in the census?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What are the 4 components to defining sexuality?

Answer 4

Sexual attraction, sexual behaviour, sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Question 5

What did Kinsey (1950) come up with?

Answer 5

The Kinsey scale. He did not believe that there are succinct categories of sexuality, instead a continuum of 1-6

Question 6

UK National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs (1990+2012)

Answer 6

Reporting of homosexual experiences were much lower in 1990, perhaps due to more tolerant/liberal outlook in recent times.

Question 7

ONS Integrated Household Survey 2010

Answer 7

1% identified as gay/ lesbian

0.5% identified as bisexual

Question 8

Compared to Netherlands…

Answer 8

4% of men and 3% of women identified themselves as gay

3% identified themselves as bisexual.