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What assumption do the two descriptions of sexual intercourse reflect?
What assumption do the two descriptions of sexual intercourse reflect?
- They assume only women can orgasm
- They assume sex only involves two people
- They assume women initiate sexual encounters
- They are heteronormative and androcentric (correct)
According to the study by Thompson and Byers (2017), what percentage of participants reported engaging in mixed-gender threesomes?
According to the study by Thompson and Byers (2017), what percentage of participants reported engaging in mixed-gender threesomes?
- 13% (correct)
- 64%
- 4.5%
- None of the above
How does the heterosexual sexual script portray women in sexual relationships?
How does the heterosexual sexual script portray women in sexual relationships?
- As passive participants focused on their partner's pleasure (correct)
- As initiators of sexual encounters
- As uninterested in sex
- As focused on their own pleasure
What is implied by the definitions of sexual intercourse given?
What is implied by the definitions of sexual intercourse given?
What percentage of men reported engaging in sex without a woman in the early 1990s?
What percentage of men reported engaging in sex without a woman in the early 1990s?
What is the implication of the man's ejaculation marking the end of the sexual act?
What is the implication of the man's ejaculation marking the end of the sexual act?
What is the role of women in the heterosexual sexual script?
What is the role of women in the heterosexual sexual script?
In popular culture, how are women typically portrayed in sexual relationships?
In popular culture, how are women typically portrayed in sexual relationships?
What is the primary consequence of living in an androcentric society?
What is the primary consequence of living in an androcentric society?
What is implied by the alternative perspective on the drug treating low sex drive in women?
What is implied by the alternative perspective on the drug treating low sex drive in women?
Why is it unlikely for the FDA to approve a drug designed to reduce sex drives in men?
Why is it unlikely for the FDA to approve a drug designed to reduce sex drives in men?
What message do instances of performative bisexuality, such as those seen at the VMA, convey about desire for other women?
What message do instances of performative bisexuality, such as those seen at the VMA, convey about desire for other women?
What is the common theme in the descriptions of sex from the website and Encyclopedia Britannica?
What is the common theme in the descriptions of sex from the website and Encyclopedia Britannica?
What is implied by the description of sexual intercourse from the Encyclopedia Britannica?
What is implied by the description of sexual intercourse from the Encyclopedia Britannica?
What is the underlying assumption in the way sex is described in the provided sources?
What is the underlying assumption in the way sex is described in the provided sources?
What is the result of the societal norms surrounding men's sexuality?
What is the result of the societal norms surrounding men's sexuality?
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Study Notes
Androcentric Society
- In an androcentric society, men's experiences are considered the norm, while women's experiences are often seen as non-normative or undesirable if they differ from men's.
- This perspective affects how we understand women's sexuality, often portraying it as problematic or in need of treatment.
Heteronormative and Androcentric Definitions of Sex
- Traditional definitions of sex are heteronormative and androcentric, assuming sex only involves a man and a woman.
- These definitions focus on male orgasm and ejaculation as the culmination of sex, neglecting female pleasure and orgasm.
- Examples include website and encyclopedia descriptions that depict sex as a male-dominated act, with the woman as a passive participant.
Diverse Sexual Experiences
- Many people engage in sexual activities that don't involve a man and a woman (e.g., same-sex relationships, threesomes).
- Research shows that 13% of participants in one study reported engaging in mixed-gender threesomes, and 64% expressed interest in them.
Heterosexual Sexual Script
- The heterosexual sexual script portrays men as frequently seeking sex and initiating sexual encounters, while women are expected to ward off sexual attention and prioritize their partner's pleasure over their own.
- Popular culture reinforces this script, with men often depicted as seeking sex and women shown as less interested in sexual desire.
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