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What is the main idea of gender and sexuality as a social reality?
What is the main idea of gender and sexuality as a social reality?
What is the term for an individual's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others?
What is the term for an individual's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others?
What is the difference between gender identity and gender expression?
What is the difference between gender identity and gender expression?
What is the focus of the biomedical perspective in gender and sexuality?
What is the focus of the biomedical perspective in gender and sexuality?
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What is the term for when an individual's gender identity or expression does not conform to traditional gender norms?
What is the term for when an individual's gender identity or expression does not conform to traditional gender norms?
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What is the focus of the psychosocial perspective in gender and sexuality?
What is the focus of the psychosocial perspective in gender and sexuality?
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What is the category of sexual orientation that refers to attraction to people regardless of gender?
What is the category of sexual orientation that refers to attraction to people regardless of gender?
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What is the term for an individual's internal sense of being male, female, or non-binary?
What is the term for an individual's internal sense of being male, female, or non-binary?
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Study Notes
Gender and Sexuality as Social Reality
- Gender and sexuality are socially constructed and influenced by cultural, historical, and institutional factors
- Gender roles and norms vary across cultures and change over time
- Sexuality is shaped by social and cultural norms, laws, and policies
Sexual Orientation
- Sexual orientation refers to an individual's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others
- Categories of sexual orientation:
- Heterosexuality (attraction to the opposite gender)
- Homosexuality (attraction to the same gender)
- Bisexuality (attraction to both genders)
- Asexuality (lack of attraction to any gender)
- Pansexuality (attraction to people regardless of gender)
- Queer (non-heterosexual orientation, umbrella term)
- Sexual orientation is a complex phenomenon influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors
Gender Identity and Expression
- Gender identity: an individual's internal sense of being male, female, or non-binary
- Gender expression: the external manifestation of gender identity through behavior, appearance, and characteristics
- Gender identity and expression can differ from the sex assigned at birth
- Gender non-conformity: when an individual's gender identity or expression does not conform to traditional gender norms
Biomedical Perspective in Gender and Sexuality
- Biological factors influencing gender and sexuality:
- Hormones (e.g., testosterone, estrogen) and brain structure
- Genetic and epigenetic factors
- Prenatal and perinatal influences
- Biomedical perspective focuses on the biological basis of gender and sexuality, often emphasizing the role of genetics and hormones
Psychosocial Perspective in Gender and Sexuality
- Psychological and social factors influencing gender and sexuality:
- Social learning and cultural norms
- Parental and peer influences
- Cognitive and emotional development
- Psychosocial perspective emphasizes the role of environment, socialization, and personal experiences in shaping gender and sexuality
Note: These notes aim to provide a concise overview of the topics, focusing on key concepts and definitions. For a more in-depth understanding, it is recommended to consult additional resources and academic literature.
Gender and Sexuality as Social Reality
- Gender and sexuality are shaped by cultural, historical, and institutional factors, and are not fixed or innate
- Gender roles and norms vary across cultures and change over time, demonstrating their social construction
Sexual Orientation
- Sexual orientation is an individual's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, and is a complex phenomenon
- Categories of sexual orientation include:
- Heterosexuality: attraction to the opposite gender
- Homosexuality: attraction to the same gender
- Bisexuality: attraction to both genders
- Asexuality: lack of attraction to any gender
- Pansexuality: attraction to people regardless of gender
- Queer: a non-heterosexual orientation, often used as an umbrella term
- Biological, psychological, and social factors influence sexual orientation
Gender Identity and Expression
- Gender identity is an individual's internal sense of being male, female, or non-binary
- Gender expression is the external manifestation of gender identity through behavior, appearance, and characteristics
- Gender identity and expression can differ from the sex assigned at birth
- Gender non-conformity occurs when an individual's gender identity or expression does not conform to traditional gender norms
Biomedical Perspective in Gender and Sexuality
- Biological factors influencing gender and sexuality include:
- Hormones (e.g., testosterone, estrogen) and brain structure
- Genetic and epigenetic factors
- Prenatal and perinatal influences
- The biomedical perspective focuses on the biological basis of gender and sexuality, often emphasizing the role of genetics and hormones
Psychosocial Perspective in Gender and Sexuality
- Psychological and social factors influencing gender and sexuality include:
- Social learning and cultural norms
- Parental and peer influences
- Cognitive and emotional development
- The psychosocial perspective emphasizes the role of environment, socialization, and personal experiences in shaping gender and sexuality
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Explore how gender and sexuality are shaped by cultural, historical, and institutional factors, and learn about the different categories of sexual orientation.
