Unit 8 Inmates and Sexuality Lesson 1 PDF

Unit 8 Inmates and Sexuality Lesson 1 Institutional Homosexuality Lesson Goal You will be able to understand the meaning of sexual orientation and the reasons for and characteristics of institutional homosexuality. Think About This Homosexual behavior in a correctional setting might seem to...

Unit 8 Inmates and Sexuality Lesson 1 Institutional Homosexuality Lesson Goal You will be able to understand the meaning of sexual orientation and the reasons for and characteristics of institutional homosexuality. Think About This Homosexual behavior in a correctional setting might seem to occur naturally, something almost expected and tolerated. Heterosexual inmates claim that they are not homosexual but are meet- ing a physical need, and they try to keep it secret. Inmates engage in same-sex activity for power, control, or sexual release because they are in a place where heterosexual activity is not possible. Sexual Orientation Sexual orientation describes the group of people with which a person is most likely to find satisfy- ing and fulfilling romantic relationships. This can become an essential part of a person’s identity. You may encounter inmates with various sexual orientations. ✅ CO781.1. Know the three main types of sexual orientation an inmate can have upon entering a correctional facility Some of the most common are: heterosexual—having emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to someone of the opposite sex gay/lesbian—having emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to someone of the same sex bisexual—having emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to both men and women Institutional Homosexuality ✅ CO781.2. Know the characteristics of institutional homosexuality Homosexual and bisexual inmates who do not experience same-sex attraction before incarceration might begin same-sex relationships when confined together for long periods of time without access to the opposite sex. Institutional homosexuality can begin as sexual abuse through intimidation and coercion, sometimes as repayment for a debt or favor. Among both male and female inmates, the dominant inmate will often protect the submissive inmate from violence, including sexual abuse. Sometimes an inmate will take on a more dominant inmate partner for the sole purpose of protection. Fellow inmates sometimes will regard the dominant inmate as not homosexual, but Chapter 7 Supervising Special Populations / 241 will regard the submissive inmate (who may or may not be consenting) as homosexual regardless of their actual sexual orientation. Heterosexual inmates will often hide institutional homosexual- ity inside and outside of the correctional setting. Inmates with institutional homosexual behaviors have not necessarily changed their sexual orientation. 242 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (CO): Volume 1