Sexuality sociologists.

Question 1

Weeks?

Answer 1

Not many would say, ‘I am heterosexual’ about their identity, however saying ‘I am gay’ or ‘I am lesbian’ is a statement about belonging and relationship.

Question 2

Mac an Ghail?

Answer 2

Heterosexual boys hyperfocus on the three F’s : Football, Fighting and Fucking. To hide their sexuality and act really masculine.

Question 3

Plummer?

Answer 3

Sees homosexuality as a process - ‘Homosexual career’ - Males who have accepted homosexuality will seek out subcultures. (peer groups can support and accept)

Question 4

Rich?

Answer 4

Women’s sexuality has been oppressed by the patriarchy society as they were seen as subordinate to men - ‘Compulsory Femininity’

Question 5

McCormack?

Answer 5

Found that many boys in sixth form colleges shared pro-gay attitudes - actively supported gay rights

Question 6

Equality Act 2010?

Answer 6

It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their sexuality . changing norms in society.

Question 7

Jackson?

Answer 7

Ladettes are open about sex with peers, shows women are becoming less oppressed.