Sexuality And Identity

Question 1

Rent boys (Reiss)

Answer 1

-Young male prostitutes regarded themselves as heterosexual despite having sex with men for money,and they despised the men as a way of rationalising their behaviour

Question 2

Effeminate Mannerisms (McIntosh)

Answer 2

-These are portrayed by the stereotypical homosexual male,they include a higher voice,dramatisation of events and a focus on appearance.

Question 3

Sexual Offences Act (1967)

Answer 3

-Permitted homosexual acts between two consenting adults over age 21.

Question 4

Media Profile (Gauntlett)

Answer 4

-Media is now much more diverse,with only open gay presenters and artists becoming more common in TV,increasing number of positive role models.

Question 5

Career choice (Ahlstedt)

Answer 5

-Sexual orientation influence career choice.For example,a gay man is more likely to be accepted in the entertainment industry.

Question 6

Compulsory heterosexuality (Rich)

Answer 6

-Media constantly bombardes us with heterosexual images because this is seen as the ‘right’ lifestyle.

Question 7

Government Act-Clause 28 (1988)

Answer 7

-promotion of homosexuality was not allowed within school.Later repealed in 2003,which lead to increased exposure and tolerance.

Question 8

Secularisation (Bruce)

Answer 8

-Decline in importance of religion has led to positive change in attitudes towards homosexuality.

Question 9

Equality Act (2010)

Answer 9

-Made ur unlawful to discriminate against any individual on the grounds of sexuality.