Sexuality Identity

Question 1

Plummer (1996)

Answer 1

sees homosexuality as a process where a male whose accepted this label will seek out others and join a subculture where it is the norm

Question 2

Rich (1980)

Answer 2

argues that women’s sexuality is oppressed by men in a patriarchal society through institutions like marriage

Question 3

Weeks (1987)

Answer 3

points out that not many would say ‘I am heterosexual’ but instead saying ‘I am gay’ makes a statement your relationship to dominant sexual codes