This document discusses fighting homophobia and supporting LGBT college students. It aims to increase awareness of sexuality, sexual orientation, homophobia, and heterosexual privilege. It also aims to create a safe space for questions and discuss how to be better allies. The document defines key terms, discusses sexual fluidity and orientation, and provides examples of prejudice and how it hurts everyone.
This document is a guide about gender, sexuality, and being an ally to LGBTQIA individuals. It defines key terms like gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, romantic orientation, and various identities that fall under the transgender and sexuality spectrums. It encourages allies to use correct names and pronouns, avoid assumptions, educate themselves, and take action against phobias by promoting acceptance and fighting hurtful language and judgment.
The document discusses asexuality, which is defined as a sexual orientation characterized by not experiencing sexual attraction. It provides an overview of asexuality and the asexual community, including definitions, common misconceptions, the history and growth of visibility and advocacy organizations, and limited research on the topic.
Gender identity and sexual orientation ppNicole Jean
This document discusses gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation. It defines key terms like transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual. It also discusses concepts like coming out, homophobia, and the challenges faced by those who defy traditional gender norms or identities. The document seeks to increase awareness of homophobia and its harmful effects, and asks how awareness can be raised and what can be done to decrease homophobia in society.
Under the Umbrella: Understanding Transgenderismeternalmre318
This document provides information about gender identity and transgender topics. It begins by defining terms like gender identity, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, and gender dysphoria. It notes that gender identity and sexual orientation are distinct and that transgender people can have any sexual orientation. The document then discusses possible causes of transgender identities and prevalence statistics. It provides an overview of the process of transitioning gender that may involve therapy, hormones, and surgery. It also profiles some notable transgender people and discusses progress and challenges within the transgender community.
Gender identity and sexual orientation chapter 9tmbouvier
This document discusses gender identity and sexual orientation. It defines key terms like gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender, cisgender, and more. It explores how gender identity may differ from biological sex and can be shaped by both nature and nurture. It also addresses obstacles faced by transgender individuals like access to healthcare and discrimination. The document aims to increase understanding of diverse identities and lifestyles.
This document discusses terms related to gender identity and sexual orientation. It defines terms like cisgender, transgender, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, and non-binary. It also discusses concepts like gender identity versus biological sex, romantic orientation versus sexual orientation, and umbrella terms. The document notes that gender identity and pronouns are personal, and certain terms should be avoided. It outlines flags used in the LGBTQIA community and closes by discussing challenges faced due to stigma and discrimination.
Sex, gender identity, and gender expression can exist on spectrums that are different than traditional norms. Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of self as male, female, both, or neither, which may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. There are many terms used to describe various gender identities including transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, and more which challenge societal expectations of gender roles and expressions.
Gender identity and sexual orientation powerpointNathan Dorval
The document defines key terms related to gender identity and sexual orientation such as gender identity, gender expression, transgender, cisgender, and more. It then discusses main points about the LGBTQ community including health risks faced by lesbians from behaviors like smoking and the negative impacts of discrimination. It also covers bold ideas around prohibiting employment discrimination and perspectives on schools providing more support for LGBTQ students.
This document is a guide about gender, sexuality, and being an ally to LGBTQIA individuals. It defines key terms like gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, romantic orientation, and various identities that fall under the transgender and sexuality spectrums. It encourages allies to use correct names and pronouns, avoid assumptions, educate themselves, and take action against phobias by promoting acceptance and fighting hurtful language and judgment.
The document discusses asexuality, which is defined as a sexual orientation characterized by not experiencing sexual attraction. It provides an overview of asexuality and the asexual community, including definitions, common misconceptions, the history and growth of visibility and advocacy organizations, and limited research on the topic.
Gender identity and sexual orientation ppNicole Jean
This document discusses gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation. It defines key terms like transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual. It also discusses concepts like coming out, homophobia, and the challenges faced by those who defy traditional gender norms or identities. The document seeks to increase awareness of homophobia and its harmful effects, and asks how awareness can be raised and what can be done to decrease homophobia in society.
Under the Umbrella: Understanding Transgenderismeternalmre318
This document provides information about gender identity and transgender topics. It begins by defining terms like gender identity, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, and gender dysphoria. It notes that gender identity and sexual orientation are distinct and that transgender people can have any sexual orientation. The document then discusses possible causes of transgender identities and prevalence statistics. It provides an overview of the process of transitioning gender that may involve therapy, hormones, and surgery. It also profiles some notable transgender people and discusses progress and challenges within the transgender community.
Gender identity and sexual orientation chapter 9tmbouvier
This document discusses gender identity and sexual orientation. It defines key terms like gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender, cisgender, and more. It explores how gender identity may differ from biological sex and can be shaped by both nature and nurture. It also addresses obstacles faced by transgender individuals like access to healthcare and discrimination. The document aims to increase understanding of diverse identities and lifestyles.
This document discusses terms related to gender identity and sexual orientation. It defines terms like cisgender, transgender, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, and non-binary. It also discusses concepts like gender identity versus biological sex, romantic orientation versus sexual orientation, and umbrella terms. The document notes that gender identity and pronouns are personal, and certain terms should be avoided. It outlines flags used in the LGBTQIA community and closes by discussing challenges faced due to stigma and discrimination.
Sex, gender identity, and gender expression can exist on spectrums that are different than traditional norms. Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of self as male, female, both, or neither, which may or may not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. There are many terms used to describe various gender identities including transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, and more which challenge societal expectations of gender roles and expressions.
Gender identity and sexual orientation powerpointNathan Dorval
The document defines key terms related to gender identity and sexual orientation such as gender identity, gender expression, transgender, cisgender, and more. It then discusses main points about the LGBTQ community including health risks faced by lesbians from behaviors like smoking and the negative impacts of discrimination. It also covers bold ideas around prohibiting employment discrimination and perspectives on schools providing more support for LGBTQ students.
This document discusses gender identity and sexual orientation. It defines key terms like sex, gender, transgender, transsexual, and sexual orientations. It notes that gender identity can differ from biological sex and may change over time. Transgender people's gender identities and presentations do not fit traditional norms. Transsexual people live as the opposite gender and may undergo medical procedures. Coming out is challenging but liberating. Homophobia, heterosexism, and transphobia promote discrimination against LGBTQ people. The document raises questions about defining gender and reducing discrimination.
The document discusses different moral perspectives on human sexuality and sexual morality. It examines views such as:
- Sex is only permissible within marriage for the purpose of procreation (Thomas Aquinas).
- Sexual acts must respect human dignity and treat people as ends in themselves, not means (Immanuel Kant).
- Utilitarian approaches consider the overall consequences of sexual acts and do not necessarily side with traditional or non-traditional views.
The document also outlines different views on which sexual acts are considered permissible or impermissible according to various moral frameworks centered around concepts like consent, harm prevention, and emotional connection between partners.
This document provides information about various gender identities. It begins by defining gender as a social construct that describes masculinity and femininity. It then discusses common gender identities like cisgender, agender, genderqueer, non-binary, bigender, genderfluid, and demigender. The document notes there are an infinite number of genders and new terms are regularly created. It also discusses less common identities like trigender, aliagender, neutrois, and pangender. Finally, it mentions some non-Western gender identities like two-spirit, hijra, kathoey, and non-binary travesti.
This document discusses theories of gender identity development. It notes that while biology and heredity play a role, environmental factors are also important. Gender identity generally forms early in childhood through social learning from caregivers. The document examines multiple theories for the development of sexual orientation, such as prenatal hormone exposure, the fraternal birth order effect, and genetic influences. However, none of the theories fully explain gender identity and sexuality remains complex with biological and social influences.
Sexual orientation involves a person's emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction to individuals of a particular gender. It is divided into three main categories: heterosexual orientation referring to attraction to the opposite sex; homosexual orientation referring to attraction to the same sex, including gay (male-male attraction) and lesbian (female-female attraction); and bisexual orientation referring to attraction to both males and females. While the exact causes are unclear, most research indicates that sexual orientation is not a choice and that both biological/genetic factors and social environment play complex roles in determining a person's orientation. Issues related to sexual orientation include homophobia, discrimination against LGBT individuals, and the recognition of same-sex families and relationships.
This document provides an introduction to concepts related to gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex. It defines these terms and discusses their differences. It also addresses the prevalence of intersex individuals, myths and misconceptions, and theoretical considerations for counselors. Gender identity refers to one's internal gender, gender expression is one's outward presentation, and biological sex refers to physical characteristics. These do not always align. The document aims to educate on this topic which is important for multicultural counseling.
This document discusses cultural sensitivity regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. It begins by defining common terms used in the LGBTQQIA community, explaining that gender and sexuality exist on spectrums rather than as simple binaries. It then discusses the discrimination and violence faced by LGBTQQIA individuals, particularly transgender people and those who are racial minorities. Finally, it argues that the traditional gender binary system imposed harmful Western colonialist views and erased the acceptance of non-binary identities found in many non-Western cultures. The document advocates recognizing one's privilege to give marginalized voices opportunity to speak and progress liberation from the bottom up.
Sexual orientation is defined as an enduring pattern of attraction to persons of the opposite sex, same sex, or both sexes. It is generally categorized into heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality. While homosexuality was previously considered a mental disorder, studies failed to support this view and it was removed from the DSM in 1973. Sexual orientation is now considered to have biological influences and to not be a choice. Discrimination against LGBTQ persons is widely considered unjust.
This document discusses asexuality and provides an overview of research on the topic. It defines asexuality as not experiencing sexual attraction. It notes that about 1.05% of people identify as asexual. The document explores some potential causes of asexuality and provides questions individuals can ask themselves to determine if they may be asexual. It also outlines the author's research interests in exploring the social construction of sexuality and how asexual people express love without sex or romance.
This document provides definitions and guidelines for respectful terminology when working with transgender and intersex patients. It lists words to avoid such as "hermaphrodite" and "transsexual" as well as more appropriate alternatives. Guidelines include using "gender affirming surgery" instead of "the surgery" and asking how patients refer to their own bodies instead of using terms like "male genitals" which can be experienced as invalidating. The document aims to promote inclusive, affirming language to support all gender identities and expressions.
This document discusses gender identity and sexuality. It defines key terms like gender, sex, transgender, transsexual, and sexual orientation. It notes that gender refers to whether one identifies as male or female, while sex is defined biologically. It also discusses the struggles that LGBTQ individuals face with discrimination, religious conflicts, and fear of coming out. The document advocates for greater acceptance of all people regardless of their gender or sexuality.
Homosexuality refers to romantic or sexual attraction between members of the same sex. It is one of three main categories of sexual orientation, along with bisexuality and heterosexuality. Most major psychological and health organizations state that homosexuality is a normal variation of human sexuality. While some religious groups teach that homosexual activity is sinful, homosexual relationships have been both accepted and condemned in different cultures throughout history.
This document discusses gender identity disorders and provides information on their diagnosis and treatment. It defines gender identity as one's sense of being male or female, and gender dysphoria as discomfort with one's birth sex. The diagnostic criteria include a strong cross-gender identification and discomfort with one's gender role. Treatment for children focuses on social skills, for adolescents on slowing puberty, and for adults on hormonal therapy and potential sex reassignment surgery.
Sexual orientation describes a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic or sexual attraction to another gender or genders. It is generally divided into heterosexual, bisexual and homosexual. Sexual orientation involves feelings and identity and may not be evident in appearance or behavior, as people may experience attractions they do not act on. Most experts agree that sexual orientation results from a combination of factors and is not a choice that can be changed, though some people hide or suppress their orientation.
Homosexuality has faced heartbreaking treatment and lack of acceptance in society, with homosexuals hardly revealing their feelings to others due to being seen as "unnatural." While homosexuality has long existed in societies, in some Muslim-majority countries it is still not accepted, though homosexuals deserve equal rights, love, respect and the right to choose their love.
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity And Adolescent Health 10.6.07Knoll Larkin
This document provides an overview of key terms and definitions related to sexual orientation and gender identity, with a focus on the experiences and health issues faced by LGBT youth. It discusses concepts like coming out, preferred language, challenges LGBT youth face in schools, homes, and healthcare settings, and health concerns including substance abuse, violence, HIV risk, and mental health issues. The document concludes with standards of care recommendations and resources for creating inclusive environments and supporting LGBT youth.
The document discusses various topics related to human sexuality, including:
- Definitions of sex and gender, and the biological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of sexuality.
- Common myths and types of sexual activity, as well as the typical stages of sexual response.
- Sexual anatomy and the range of human sexual orientations and identities.
- Issues like virginity, risks of unprotected sex, and sexual dysfunctions and disorders.
The document serves as an overview of key concepts in sexuality from biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives.
This document provides information about asexuality and the asexual spectrum. It defines asexuality as a lack of sexual desire and discusses gray-asexuality and demisexuality. It also includes analogies to describe differences between asexual, celibate, and allosexual individuals. The document outlines terms related to sexuality and the asexual spectrum. It discusses the history of asexuality as an identity and raises awareness of aphobia that some asexual people face.
This document provides an introduction to key concepts in the first class on global gender and sexuality. It defines sex as physical or physiological differences, and sexuality as a person's capacity for sexual feelings and attraction. Gender is defined as social and cultural characteristics as opposed to biological sex. The experience of transgender people shows that gender identity does not always match sex assigned at birth. Common gender identities like cisgender, transgender, non-binary and intersex are outlined. Sexual orientations including heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality and asexuality are also defined. The document concludes by defining feminism as believing in social, political and economic equality regardless of gender or sexuality.
This document discusses gender identity and sexual orientation. It defines key terms like sex, gender, transgender, transsexual, and sexual orientations. It notes that gender identity can differ from biological sex and may change over time. Transgender people's gender identities and presentations do not fit traditional norms. Transsexual people live as the opposite gender and may undergo medical procedures. Coming out is challenging but liberating. Homophobia, heterosexism, and transphobia promote discrimination against LGBTQ people. The document raises questions about defining gender and reducing discrimination.
The document discusses different moral perspectives on human sexuality and sexual morality. It examines views such as:
- Sex is only permissible within marriage for the purpose of procreation (Thomas Aquinas).
- Sexual acts must respect human dignity and treat people as ends in themselves, not means (Immanuel Kant).
- Utilitarian approaches consider the overall consequences of sexual acts and do not necessarily side with traditional or non-traditional views.
The document also outlines different views on which sexual acts are considered permissible or impermissible according to various moral frameworks centered around concepts like consent, harm prevention, and emotional connection between partners.
This document provides information about various gender identities. It begins by defining gender as a social construct that describes masculinity and femininity. It then discusses common gender identities like cisgender, agender, genderqueer, non-binary, bigender, genderfluid, and demigender. The document notes there are an infinite number of genders and new terms are regularly created. It also discusses less common identities like trigender, aliagender, neutrois, and pangender. Finally, it mentions some non-Western gender identities like two-spirit, hijra, kathoey, and non-binary travesti.
This document discusses theories of gender identity development. It notes that while biology and heredity play a role, environmental factors are also important. Gender identity generally forms early in childhood through social learning from caregivers. The document examines multiple theories for the development of sexual orientation, such as prenatal hormone exposure, the fraternal birth order effect, and genetic influences. However, none of the theories fully explain gender identity and sexuality remains complex with biological and social influences.
Sexual orientation involves a person's emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction to individuals of a particular gender. It is divided into three main categories: heterosexual orientation referring to attraction to the opposite sex; homosexual orientation referring to attraction to the same sex, including gay (male-male attraction) and lesbian (female-female attraction); and bisexual orientation referring to attraction to both males and females. While the exact causes are unclear, most research indicates that sexual orientation is not a choice and that both biological/genetic factors and social environment play complex roles in determining a person's orientation. Issues related to sexual orientation include homophobia, discrimination against LGBT individuals, and the recognition of same-sex families and relationships.
This document provides an introduction to concepts related to gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex. It defines these terms and discusses their differences. It also addresses the prevalence of intersex individuals, myths and misconceptions, and theoretical considerations for counselors. Gender identity refers to one's internal gender, gender expression is one's outward presentation, and biological sex refers to physical characteristics. These do not always align. The document aims to educate on this topic which is important for multicultural counseling.
This document discusses cultural sensitivity regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. It begins by defining common terms used in the LGBTQQIA community, explaining that gender and sexuality exist on spectrums rather than as simple binaries. It then discusses the discrimination and violence faced by LGBTQQIA individuals, particularly transgender people and those who are racial minorities. Finally, it argues that the traditional gender binary system imposed harmful Western colonialist views and erased the acceptance of non-binary identities found in many non-Western cultures. The document advocates recognizing one's privilege to give marginalized voices opportunity to speak and progress liberation from the bottom up.
Sexual orientation is defined as an enduring pattern of attraction to persons of the opposite sex, same sex, or both sexes. It is generally categorized into heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality. While homosexuality was previously considered a mental disorder, studies failed to support this view and it was removed from the DSM in 1973. Sexual orientation is now considered to have biological influences and to not be a choice. Discrimination against LGBTQ persons is widely considered unjust.
This document discusses asexuality and provides an overview of research on the topic. It defines asexuality as not experiencing sexual attraction. It notes that about 1.05% of people identify as asexual. The document explores some potential causes of asexuality and provides questions individuals can ask themselves to determine if they may be asexual. It also outlines the author's research interests in exploring the social construction of sexuality and how asexual people express love without sex or romance.
This document provides definitions and guidelines for respectful terminology when working with transgender and intersex patients. It lists words to avoid such as "hermaphrodite" and "transsexual" as well as more appropriate alternatives. Guidelines include using "gender affirming surgery" instead of "the surgery" and asking how patients refer to their own bodies instead of using terms like "male genitals" which can be experienced as invalidating. The document aims to promote inclusive, affirming language to support all gender identities and expressions.
This document discusses gender identity and sexuality. It defines key terms like gender, sex, transgender, transsexual, and sexual orientation. It notes that gender refers to whether one identifies as male or female, while sex is defined biologically. It also discusses the struggles that LGBTQ individuals face with discrimination, religious conflicts, and fear of coming out. The document advocates for greater acceptance of all people regardless of their gender or sexuality.
Homosexuality refers to romantic or sexual attraction between members of the same sex. It is one of three main categories of sexual orientation, along with bisexuality and heterosexuality. Most major psychological and health organizations state that homosexuality is a normal variation of human sexuality. While some religious groups teach that homosexual activity is sinful, homosexual relationships have been both accepted and condemned in different cultures throughout history.
This document discusses gender identity disorders and provides information on their diagnosis and treatment. It defines gender identity as one's sense of being male or female, and gender dysphoria as discomfort with one's birth sex. The diagnostic criteria include a strong cross-gender identification and discomfort with one's gender role. Treatment for children focuses on social skills, for adolescents on slowing puberty, and for adults on hormonal therapy and potential sex reassignment surgery.
Sexual orientation describes a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic or sexual attraction to another gender or genders. It is generally divided into heterosexual, bisexual and homosexual. Sexual orientation involves feelings and identity and may not be evident in appearance or behavior, as people may experience attractions they do not act on. Most experts agree that sexual orientation results from a combination of factors and is not a choice that can be changed, though some people hide or suppress their orientation.
Homosexuality has faced heartbreaking treatment and lack of acceptance in society, with homosexuals hardly revealing their feelings to others due to being seen as "unnatural." While homosexuality has long existed in societies, in some Muslim-majority countries it is still not accepted, though homosexuals deserve equal rights, love, respect and the right to choose their love.
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity And Adolescent Health 10.6.07Knoll Larkin
This document provides an overview of key terms and definitions related to sexual orientation and gender identity, with a focus on the experiences and health issues faced by LGBT youth. It discusses concepts like coming out, preferred language, challenges LGBT youth face in schools, homes, and healthcare settings, and health concerns including substance abuse, violence, HIV risk, and mental health issues. The document concludes with standards of care recommendations and resources for creating inclusive environments and supporting LGBT youth.
The document discusses various topics related to human sexuality, including:
- Definitions of sex and gender, and the biological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of sexuality.
- Common myths and types of sexual activity, as well as the typical stages of sexual response.
- Sexual anatomy and the range of human sexual orientations and identities.
- Issues like virginity, risks of unprotected sex, and sexual dysfunctions and disorders.
The document serves as an overview of key concepts in sexuality from biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives.
This document provides information about asexuality and the asexual spectrum. It defines asexuality as a lack of sexual desire and discusses gray-asexuality and demisexuality. It also includes analogies to describe differences between asexual, celibate, and allosexual individuals. The document outlines terms related to sexuality and the asexual spectrum. It discusses the history of asexuality as an identity and raises awareness of aphobia that some asexual people face.
This document provides an introduction to key concepts in the first class on global gender and sexuality. It defines sex as physical or physiological differences, and sexuality as a person's capacity for sexual feelings and attraction. Gender is defined as social and cultural characteristics as opposed to biological sex. The experience of transgender people shows that gender identity does not always match sex assigned at birth. Common gender identities like cisgender, transgender, non-binary and intersex are outlined. Sexual orientations including heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality and asexuality are also defined. The document concludes by defining feminism as believing in social, political and economic equality regardless of gender or sexuality.
Homosexuality - By Jub We Talk India's first lgbt podcastजब वी टॉक
This document discusses homosexuality and related topics such as gender, sexual orientation, and challenges faced by the LGBTQ community in India. It provides definitions of key terms like sex, gender, and sexual orientation. It outlines the history of homosexuality in India as depicted in ancient texts and temple carvings. It also discusses common myths and problems faced by homosexuals in India, such as family acceptance, mental health issues, and workplace discrimination. The document advises counselors on how to support LGBTQ clients and addresses concerns around discussing sexuality and helping families understand sexual orientation.
This document discusses LGBTQ+ history and terms. It defines key terms like LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. It then discusses views of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, from ancient cultures that were accepting to later ones that viewed it as a sin. It notes homosexuality was considered an illness until the 1970s. The document also defines additional terms under the LGBTQIA+ acronym like queer, intersex, and asexual. It discusses gender identity, expression, and stereotypes associated with biological sex. Finally, it outlines the transition process for transgender individuals.
This document discusses heterosexual society's negative views of bisexuality. It identifies three primary reasons for discrimination against bisexuals: seeing them as promiscuous, feeling threatened by open sexuality, and assuming sexuality is dichotomous rather than a continuum. Negative attitudes were exacerbated by the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and 90s. Men tend to be more biphobic than women as a way to affirm their masculinity by rejecting what is seen as unmanly. While some bisexual activity arises from desire, others engage in it due to comfort, necessity, or opportunity without intimacy. Overall, resentment toward bisexuals stems from cultural influences, beliefs, and ignorance of stereotypes.
The Connection between race, performance, and sex as seen in Portrait of JasonHunter Comeaux
In life many people go through discrimination based on their sex, gender identity, and even race. As seen in the documentary
"Portrait of Jason" the way people see you and react to you is based on how you portray yourself and what kind of a performance you put on.
Gender is a social construct that refers to the characteristics that define masculinity and femininity within a given context. It includes biological sex, social structures based on sex, and gender identity. Gender studies is an interdisciplinary field focused on analyzing gender identity and representation. It examines how biological sex differs from gender, gender identity, and socially constructed gender roles and their impact on society. Understanding gender and challenging stereotypes is important for achieving equality and preventing discrimination.
This document discusses sex, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity. It defines key terms:
- Sex is determined biologically, while gender is a social construct referring to feminine and masculine identities.
- Sexual orientation describes romantic and physical attraction, which can be heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual or asexual.
- Gender identity refers to one's internal sense of gender and may differ from their sex assigned at birth. Transgender and cisgender identities are discussed.
The document explains that gender identity and sexual orientation are distinct but related, as transgender people may identify their sexual orientation based on their gender rather than their sex assigned at birth. It aims to define and distinguish these important concepts.
Gender studies is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to analysing gender identity and gendered representation. It includes women's studies (concerning women, feminism, gender, and politics), men's studies and queer studies.
Its rise to prominence, especially in Western universities after 1990, has been noted as a success of deconstructionism. Sometimes, gender studies is offered together with study of sexuality.
This document summarizes parts of a longer work that explores issues of sexual orientation and identity through interviews. It discusses various perspectives from interviewees on whether sexual orientation is innate or a choice. Some interviewees believed it was determined from birth, others that it was a mix of both nature and nurture, and a few that it was a conscious choice. Bisexuality was a topic of discussion, with differing views expressed on its legitimacy and origins of societal biases against it. The challenges of identifying as bisexual and facing skepticism from both gay and straight communities were also examined.
1. The document discusses key concepts related to gender including that gender is a social construct distinct from sex, and refers to behaviors and traits that a society considers masculine or feminine.
2. Key terms discussed include gender fluidity, gender identity, gender roles, and gender stereotypes.
3. The document also discusses scholars like Robert Stoller who introduced concepts of transsexuality, and how gender is interpreted differently across cultures.
Kaitlyn Sharon wants to share views on the LGBT community, gender, and sexuality in their writing. Specifically, they want to focus on what it truly means to have feelings of being gay, lesbian, transgender, or bisexual, and rebut negative feelings toward this community. Their topic broadly covers many focuses within the LGBT community that have historically faced negative treatment from society for hundreds of years.
Gender is a range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity, including biological sex, social structures, and gender identity. Gender studies is an interdisciplinary field focused on analyzing gender identity and representation. It examines how gender is socially constructed distinct from biological sex. Understanding gender and addressing discrimination is important so that all people, regardless of gender, can prosper equally in society.
Orviss hsci 140 sexual orientation theoriescollegehealth
The document discusses several theories and scales related to sexual orientation:
1) The Kinsey scale, developed in 1948, was the first attempt to categorize sexuality beyond exclusively heterosexual or homosexual. It included ratings from 0 to 6 to account for varying degrees of attraction and behavior.
2) The Klein scale, introduced in 1988, provided a more detailed grid to describe sexuality over time based on factors like attraction, behavior, fantasies, and identity.
3) The Storms scale, proposed in 1979, mapped sexuality in two dimensions to distinguish between attraction levels and account for asexuality, addressing limitations of the one-dimensional Kinsey scale. It depicted orientations as existing on a continuum rather than distinct categories
This document discusses gender, sex, and sexuality. It defines key terms and explores:
- The difference between sex and gender, explaining that gender is a social construct rather than being determined by biology.
- Common gender stereotypes and how they are often unrelated to people's actual roles and behaviors.
- The socialization of gender roles and norms beginning at birth.
- Factors like discrimination that can lead to gender inequality in areas like opportunities and treatment.
- How understanding gender issues requires recognizing the experiences of both men and women in society.
This document discusses the differences between sex, gender, and sexuality. Sex refers to biological traits like genetics and hormones that determine maleness and femaleness, while gender encompasses identity, presentation through behaviors, and social roles. Gender is influenced by both biology and culture. Transgender people identify with a gender not associated with their birth sex, and some societies recognize third genders beyond man and woman. Sexuality involves sexual attraction and can include orientations like heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual. Heteronormativity views heterosexuality as the normal sexuality.
This document discusses gender studies and key concepts related to gender and sex. It defines gender as the range of characteristics pertaining to and differentiating between masculinity and femininity, which may include biological sex, social structures, or gender identity. Gender is socially learned behavior based on social expectations of men and women. Gender studies is defined as the interdisciplinary study of gender identity and representation as central categories of analysis. It also defines and distinguishes the concepts of sex, gender, and gender identity. The document emphasizes that gender is a social construct and not determined by biological sex alone. It notes that understanding gender is important to distinguish right from wrong and avoid discrimination.
This document discusses gender studies and related topics. It defines gender as the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity, which may include biological sex, social structures, or gender identity. Gender is socially learned behavior based on expectations of men and women. Gender studies is defined as the interdisciplinary study of gender identity and representation. Key topics covered include the differences between sex and gender, gender symbols, stereotypes and biases, and the importance of understanding gender to promote equality.
How to Manage Reception Report in Odoo 17Celine George
A business may deal with both sales and purchases occasionally. They buy things from vendors and then sell them to their customers. Such dealings can be confusing at times. Because multiple clients may inquire about the same product at the same time, after purchasing those products, customers must be assigned to them. Odoo has a tool called Reception Report that can be used to complete this assignment. By enabling this, a reception report comes automatically after confirming a receipt, from which we can assign products to orders.
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-Students will be able to discuss what constitutes reliable sources on the internet. They will learn to identify key characteristics of trustworthy information, such as credibility, accuracy, and authority. By examining different types of online sources, students will develop skills to evaluate the reliability of websites and content, ensuring they can distinguish between reputable information and misinformation.
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2. Purpose of Presentation
• To increase awareness of:
– What sexuality is.
– What sexual orientation is.
– What homosexuality is.
– What sexual fluidity is.
– What same-sex relationships are like.
– What homophobia is.
– What heterosexual privilege is.
• To increase awareness of the impact that anti-gay harassment and
homophobia have on students.
• To create a safe space for people to ask questions about LGBT
issues.
• To discuss how faculty can be better allies for LGBT people in
schools and colleges.
3. Sexuality
• Sexual orientation is one of four
easily distinguishable components of
sexuality; the other three are:
– Biological sex (the anatomical,
physiological, and genetic
characteristics associated with
being male or female).
– Gender identity (the psychological
sense of being male or female).
– Social gender role (adherence to
cultural norms for feminine and
masculine behavior).
4. Each Component of Sexuality Exists
Independently as a Continuum:
BIOLOGICAL SEX
male intersex female
GENDER IDENTITY
man two-spirited woman
SOCIAL GENDER ROLE
(gender expression)
masculine androgynous feminine
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
attracted to women bisexual/asexual attracted to men
5. What is Sexual Orientation?
• According to the American Psychological Association, sexual
orientation is an enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction
that one feels toward men, women, or both sexes.
– Sexual orientation also refers to a person’s sense of identity
based on these attractions, related behaviors, and
participation in a community of others who share these
attractions.
– These patterns of attraction often arise without any prior
sexual experience. People can be celibate and still know their
sexual orientation.
6. • Although sexual orientation ranges along a continuum, from
exclusive attraction to the other sex to exclusive attraction to the
same sex, three sexual orientations are commonly discussed:
– Homosexuality is sexual and emotional attraction to people
of the same sex.
– Heterosexuality is sexual and … of the opposite sex.
– Bisexuality is sexual and … of both sexes.
7. • Kinsey developed a 7-point scale of heterosexual and homosexual
experience.
Rating Description
0 Exclusively heterosexual
1 Mostly heterosexual, only incidentally homosexual
2 Mostly heterosexual, more than incidentally homosexual
3 Equally heterosexual and homosexual
4 Mostly homosexual, more than incidentally heterosexual
5 Mostly homosexual, only incidentally heterosexual
6 Exclusively homosexual
X Asexual; Non-sexual
8. What is Sexual Fluidity?
• While the majority of people
experience a stable sexual “Males [people] do not
orientation throughout their life, for represent two discrete
others sexual orientation may be populations, heterosexual
fluid and change over time. and homosexual. The world
Perhaps the degree of sexual is not to be divided into sheep
fluidity among people also ranges and goats. Not all things are
along a continuum. black nor all things white. It is
a fundamental of taxonomy
that nature rarely deals with
• In any case, most people discrete categories…The
experience little or no sense of living world is a continuum in
choice about their sexual each and every one of its
orientation. Sexual orientation aspects.” – Alfred Kinsey
cannot be changed at will.
9. • Sexual orientation is not
synonymous with sexual behavior
because orientation also includes
feelings and self-concept.
• Prejudice and discrimination
make it difficult for many people
to come to terms with their sexual
orientation identities, so claiming
a lesbian, gay, or bisexual identity
may be a slow process.
Therefore, individuals may or may
not express their sexual
orientation in their behaviors.
10. Situations Where Sexual Behavior
≠ Sexual Orientation
• Jenny feels "different" growing up –
she’s more interested in women
than men. But her family is fiercely
anti-gay, so she later finds a
boyfriend, marries, has two kids
and a house in the suburbs – until
she meets a nurse named Shelia
and finds herself deeply in love.
Jenny suddenly remembers feeling
“different” as a child...
11. .....Jenny realizes that she never
loved her husband like she loves
Shelia. In fact, she never felt for any
man what she feels for this woman.
She knows in her heart of hearts
that she is not bisexual – that she is
a lesbian. She realizes that she's
always been a lesbian but has lived
in denial up until now. Does that
mean that she was straight when
she was married and she "turned
into" a lesbian?
12. • John and Marilyn, both heterosexuals,
decide to indulge in a fantasy in which
he watches her have sex with another
woman and then both women have sex
with him. Does that mean that Marilyn is
now a bisexual simply because she had
sex with another woman one time?
• Jack is in prison. While serving out his
20 year sentence, he has sex with
several different men, but when he gets
out, he never has sex with another man
again. Does this mean he was gay while
in prison and straight before and after
his incarceration?
13. • Frank goes to a bar and has
an argument with his
boyfriend, Gene. Gene
leaves and Frank is there
alone. He keeps drinking
until he's really drunk. A
woman named Gail comes
into the bar. Gail's lonely
and Frank's drunk, so they
end up going home together
and having sex. Does that
mean he's now bisexual
since he had sex with Gail?
14. Other Problems with Definitions Based
Solely on Sexual Behavior
• Barring rape and molestation, we always have a choice with respect
to sexual behavior. Therefore, sexual orientation defined by sexual
behavior carries with it the subtle implication that orientation itself is
a choice. Seeing "sexual orientation" and "being gay" as
synonymous, many people "logically" conclude that being gay is a
choice. However, nobody chooses with whom they fall in love, so
nobody chooses their sexual orientation either.
• Definitions based on sexual behavior debase the true nature of
every committed relationship, especially gay ones. A committed
relationship – whether straight or gay – is not simply a sexual
relationship. In the context of a committed relationship, sex is one of
many forms of expression of the love between the two individuals.
15. • Perhaps a better way to
define sexual orientation is Heterosexual
by whom one “falls in
love” with – that is, whom • able to fall in love with someone only of
the opposite sex
one has enduring, romantic
relationships with.
Homosexual (gay or lesbian)
• Helen Fisher of Rutgers
University has proposed 3 • able to fall in love with someone only of
the same sex.
stages of falling in love –
lust, attraction, and
attachment – each driven Bisexual
by different hormones and
chemicals. • able to fall in love with either men or
women.
16. “It seems to me that the real
clue to your sex orientation
lies in your romantic feelings
rather than in your sexual
feelings. If you are really
Gay, you are able to fall in
love with a man, not just
enjoy having sex with him.”
– Christopher Isherwood, quoted in
"Christopher Isherwood Interview" with
Winston Leyland (1973), from
Conversations with Christopher Isherwood,
ed. James J. Berg and Chris Freeman
(2001).
17. Why The Total Number Of Gay People
Can't Be Counted
• Different studies define GLB people
in different ways and researchers
have yet to agree on a common
definition. Is being gay a behavior?
Does an attraction make one gay?
Or, is being gay an identity?
• Only those willing to identify can be
counted. Not all GLB people identify
as such (see first bullet) and not all
GLB persons are willing to admit
their sexual identity, attraction, or
behavior to others, even
anonymously.
18. • For example, in a randomized
sample (N=35,595) of the 21-
Characteristic Number %
year-old men who were inducted
into the Thai army in May 2011, Sexual behavior:
most defined themselves as
heterosexual, even if they mainly Exclusive MSF 29688 92.9
have sex with men. Bisexual 1930 6.0
Exclusive MSM 339 1.1
– It was conducted no more
than two weeks after Sexual desire:
induction and therefore Sex with women
serving in the army had no 35041 98.6
only
influence on the results. Sex with both
– Men from all provinces in men and women
318 0.9
Thailand were included and
Sex with men
from both urban and rural 180 0.5
only
areas.
19. Bisexual and
• Among all bisexual and exclusive MSM Number %
exclusive MSM, 83% (N=2271)
identified as heterosexual, Education:
i.e. desiring women only. > 10 yrs 1470 93.4
Even in exclusive MSM, only
21% said they desired men Graduate 104 6.6
exclusively and 31% both Sexual role for sex with men:
men and women, meaning
Top/Versatile 1192 95.1
that nearly half (48%) of men
who had in fact only ever Bottom 62 4.9
had male sexual partners Sex in exchange for money:
said they actually preferred
women. No 1527 69.2
Ever 680 30.8
20. • The culturally-accepted way of being an MSM in Thailand, at least
outside the urban gay scenes, has tended to be to become a Katoey
(“ladyboy” or transgender). “Out” Kaoteys would likely be exempted
from military service, until 2011 because they had a “mental
disorder”, now changed to “gender identity disorder”. So this survey
would tend to under-represent certain self-identified MSM.
• This study shows the difference between surveying a self-selecting
gay/MSM population – the Bangkok surveys have been conducted
in gay clubs, STI clinics, and cruising areas – and looking at a truly
random sample of Thai men to investigate sexuality.
21. Just the Facts
• Gay sex does not equal anal sex.
– In a survey published in April 2012 of 14,750 MSM ages 18 to 87, of whom
85.3% identified as homosexual, about 75 percent reported kissing, giving oral
sex, and/or receiving oral sex in their most recent sexual encounters. Only 36
percent reported receiving anal sex and 34 percent reported giving it.
• Homosexual men are not more likely to sexually abuse children than
heterosexual men are.
• No legitimate research has demonstrated that same-sex couples are
any more or any less harmful to children than heterosexual couples.
• Homosexual orientation or identity is not caused by childhood
sexual abuse or deficient sex-role modeling by parents.
• LGBT people live just as long as heterosexuals do.
22. • Gay men were victims of – not collaborators in – the Nazi Holocaust.
• All major professional mental health organizations are on record as
stating that homosexuality is not a mental disorder.
– Higher rates of anxiety, depression, and depression-related illnesses and
behaviors among LGBT people are due to the stress of being a member of a
minority group in an often-hostile society ‒ and not LGBT identity itself.
• Sexual orientation is not chosen, nor can it be changed at will.
– A 2008 Swedish study of twins (the world's largest twin study), which appeared in
The Archives of Sexual Behavior, concluded that "[h]omosexual behaviour is
largely shaped by genetics and random environmental factors.“
– "Reparative" or sexual reorientation therapy has been rejected by all the
established and reputable American medical, psychological, psychiatric, and
professional counseling organizations.
23. What is Prejudice?
• Prejudice is a negative attitude or feeling toward people
based on a misleading generalization about a group to
which they belong. (Gordon Allport, 1954)
• Prejudices are built into our social institutions, such as
religion, government, electoral politics, education, and the
media.
• We are conditioned by messages from these institutions
about how to see each other, how to relate to one another,
and how to see ourselves – based on race, sex, ethnic or
religious culture, disability, and sexual orientation.
24. What is Homophobia?
• Homophobia (or sexual prejudice), in general, is a negative attitude
or feeling based on a misleading generalized belief about
lesbian, gay, and bisexual people. Allport (1954) defined five ways
that prejudice can be expressed or acted upon:
– Antilocution (name calling, stereotyping)
– Avoidance (defamation by omission, exclusion)
– Discrimination (refusal of service, denial of opportunity)
– Physical Attack (threat of physical violence, murder)
– Extermination (mass assassination, genocide)
• We often overlook the more subtle actions and exclusions of sexual
prejudice because they seem so insignificant by comparison. They
are not.
25. Examples of Sexual Prejudice
Identify Allport’s level of prejudiced action that each example matches.
• Looking at an LGBT person and automatically thinking of her/his
sexuality or gender rather than seeing her/him as a whole, complex
person.
• Failing to be supportive when your LGBT friend is sad about a
quarrel or breakup.
• Changing your seat in a meeting because an LGBT person sat in
the chair next to yours.
• Thinking you can “spot one.”
• Being afraid to ask questions about LGBT issues when you don't
know the answers.
26. Examples of Sexual Prejudice
Identify Allport’s level of prejudiced action that each example matches.
• Not asking about a woman's female lover
or a man's male lover although you
regularly ask "How is your husband/wife?"
when you run into a heterosexual friend.
• Thinking that a lesbian (if you are female)
or gay man (if you are male) is making
sexual advances if she/he touches you.
• Feeling repulsed by public displays of
affection between lesbians and gay men
but accepting the same affectional
displays between heterosexuals.
• Using the terms “lesbian” or “gay” as
accusatory.
27. Examples of Sexual Prejudice
Identify Allport’s level of prejudiced action that each example matches.
• Feeling that discussions about homophobia are not necessary since
you are "okay" on these issues.
• Assuming that everyone you meet is heterosexual, and if not, they
should be (also known as heterosexism).
• Feeling that a lesbian is just a woman who couldn't find a man or
that a lesbian is a woman who wants to be a man.
• Feeling that a gay man is just a man who couldn't find a woman or
that a gay man is a man who wants to be a woman.
• Not confronting a homophobic remark for fear of being identified with
or as LGBT.
28. Examples of Sexual Prejudice
Identify Allport’s level of prejudiced action that each example matches.
• Worrying about the effect an
LGBT volunteer or coworker will
have on your work or your clients.
• Asking your LGBT colleagues to
speak about LGBT issues, but not
about other issues about which
they may be knowledgeable.
• Focusing exclusively on
someone's sexual orientation and
not on other issues of concern.
• Feeling that LGBT people are too
outspoken about civil rights.
29. How Sexual Prejudice Hurts Everyone
• You do not have to be
LGBT – or know
someone who is – to be
negatively affected by
sexual prejudice.
Although it actively
oppresses LGBT
people, it also hurts
heterosexuals.
30. Sexual Prejudice:
• Compromises human
integrity by pressuring
people to treat others
badly, actions that are
contrary to their basic
humanity.
• Inhibits the ability of
heterosexuals to form
close, intimate
relationships with
members of their own
sex, for fear of being
perceived as LGBT.
31. Sexual Prejudice:
• Is often used to stigmatize heterosexuals,
those perceived or labeled by others to be
LGBT, children of LGBT parents, parents
of LGBT children, and friends of LGBTs.
This makes it hard for straight people and
LGBT people to be friends.
• Is one cause of premature sexual
involvement, which increases the
chances of teen pregnancy and the
spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Young people, of all sexual identities, are
often pressured to become heterosexually
active to prove to themselves and others
that they are "normal.”
32. Sexual Prejudice:
• Prevents some LGBT people from
developing an authentic self identity
and adds to the pressure to marry,
which in turn places undue stress and
often times trauma on themselves as
well as their heterosexual spouses,
and their children.
• Combined with sex-phobia, results in
the invisibility or erasure of LGBT lives
and sexuality in school-based sex
education discussions, keeping vital
information from students. Such
erasures can kill people in the age of
AIDS.
33. Sexual Prejudice:
• Locks people into rigid gender-
based roles that inhibit
creativity and self expression.
• Inhibits appreciation of other
types of diversity, making it
unsafe for everyone because
each person has unique traits
not considered mainstream or
dominant. When any one of us
is demeaned, we are all
diminished.
34. What is Heterosexual Privilege?
• Heterosexual privilege is
the range of perks and
incentives with which
heterosexually identified
persons are rewarded for
conforming to the
dominant sexuality.
Coming to terms with
privilege can be the most
painful part of becoming
an ally.
35. Examples of Heterosexual Privilege
If you are heterosexual (or even simply perceived as heterosexual):
• You can discuss your relationships and publicly acknowledge your
partner (such as by having a picture of her/him on your desk)
without fearing that people will automatically disapprove or think that
you are being "blatant."
• You do not have to worry about being mistreated by the police or
victimized by the criminal justice system because of your orientation.
• You can express affection (kissing, hugging, and holding hands) in
most social situations and not expect hostile or violent reactions
from others.
• You are more likely to see sexually-explicit images of people of your
orientation without these images provoking public consternation or
censorship.
36. Examples of Heterosexual Privilege
If you are heterosexual (or even simply perceived as heterosexual):
• You can go wherever you want and know that you will not be
harassed, beaten, or killed because of your orientation.
• You can legally marry the person whom you love and you can
receive tax breaks, health and insurance coverage, and spousal
legal rights through being in a long-term relationship.
• You can express yourself sexually without the fear of being
prosecuted for breaking the law (sodomy laws were enforceable in
16 states and were used to deny civil rights to lesbians, gay men,
and bisexuals until 2003).
• You can expect to see people of your orientation positively
presented on nearly every television show and in nearly every
movie.
37. Examples of Heterosexual Privilege
If you are heterosexual (or even simply perceived as heterosexual):
• You can expect that your children will be given texts in school that
implicitly support your kind of family unit and that they will not be
taught that your orientation is a "perversion."
• You can approach the legal system, social service organizations,
and government agencies without fearing discrimination because of
your orientation.
• You can raise, adopt, and teach children without people believing
that you will molest them or force them in to your orientation.
Moreover, people generally will not try to take away your children
because of your orientation.
• You can belong to the religious denomination of your choice and
know that your orientation will not be denounced by its religious
leaders.
38. Examples of Heterosexual Privilege
If you are heterosexual (or even simply perceived as heterosexual):
• You can easily find a neighborhood
in which residents will accept how
you have constituted your
household.
• You know that you will not be fired
from a job or denied a promotion
because of your orientation.
• You can join the military and be
open about your orientation.
• You can work in traditionally male-
or female-dominated occupations
without it being considered "natural"
for someone of your orientation.
39. Examples of Heterosexual Privilege
If you are heterosexual (or even simply perceived as heterosexual):
• You can expect to be around others of your orientation most of the
time. You do not have to worry about being the only one of your
orientation in a class, on a job, or in a social situation.
• If you were to commit a sexual crime (such as rape or incest), it
would not be viewed as a direct result of your orientation.
• You can teach about lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals without
being seen as having a bias because of your orientation or forcing a
"homosexual agenda" on students.
• You can act, dress, and talk as you choose without it being
considered a reflection on people of your orientation.
40. How to Support LGBT Students
(from PFLAG)
• Don't be surprised when someone comes out to you.
• Respect confidentiality. It is imperative that you can be trusted.
• Be informed. Most of us are products of a homophobic society. It is
important that you are aware of the needs of LGBT students.
• Examine your own biases. If you are uncomfortable with dealing with
the issue, and know that you are unable to be open and accepting,
you need to refer the student to someone else.
• Know when and where to seek help. Know all available resources.
• Don't try to guess who's LGBT.
41. • Maintain a balanced perspective. Sexual thoughts and feelings are
only a small (but important) part of a person's self.
• Understand the meaning of "sexual orientation" and "gender
identity." Each person's sexual orientation is natural to that person.
• Deal with feelings first. You can be helpful by just listening and
allowing LGBT students the opportunity to vent feelings.
• Help, but don't force. LGBT people need to move at the pace they
feel most comfortable with.
• Challenge bigoted remarks and jokes. This shows support.
42. • Be supportive. Share
with them that this is an
issue that others must
deal with, too.
• Make sure a copy of
Working with Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender College
Students: A Handbook
for Faculty and
Administrators (Sanlo,
1998) is available for
reference in your
workplace.
43. Resources
• Challenging Homophobia: An educators resource. (www.challenginghomophobia.net)
• American Psychological Association: Sexual orientation and homosexuality.
(www.apa.org/helpcenter/sexual-orientation.aspx)
• Assault on Gay America: The life and death of Billy Jack Gaither.
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/)
• Definitions: Homophobia, heterosexism, and sexual prejudice.
(http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/prej_defn.html)
• Queer Peer Services (www.ramapo.edu/students/qps/index.html)
• Gordon Allport, The Nature of Prejudice (1954).
• Ronni L. Sanlo, Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender College
Students: A Handbook for Faculty and Administrators (Greenwood Press, 1998).
• Joe Kort, “Straight Men Who Have Sex with Men (SMSM)”, glbtq: An Encyclopedia of
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Culture, www.glbtq.com/social-
sciences/straight_men_who.html (2008), accessed 2 March 2010.
• Ian Ayres and Jennifer Brown, Straightforward: How to Mobilize Heterosexual
Support for Gay Rights, (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2005)