Transcript Understanding Sexuality and Same Sex Marriage

Is there a day that goes by without you giving
any thought to sexuality?
Do you think sexuality should be taught in
schools?
How do you define sex?
*Distinctions between female and male
(hermaphrodite)
*Sex is a means by which humans reproduce
Things to Know*Primary Sex Characteristics
*Secondary Sex Characteristics
Sexuality Standards in America
How does America define acceptable sexual standards?
Pleasure or procreation or both
premarital vs. married vs. extramarital
M/F or M/M or F/F- look back at your definition of sex
Certain acceptable age?
What is acceptable PDA?
Sexual Position
Does a “double standard” still exist?
1. Is sex instinctive/natural or learned?
2. What do you consider sexually deviant behavior?
3. Are men and women attracted to one another for
mostly procreation purposes?
4. Research and bring in examples of various laws
in the United States in regards to controlling or
regulating sexual behaviors or acts.
Why has America’s views on sex changed?
Sexual Revolution- 20’s & 60’s
Encouraged- Men / Women
Contraceptives, pills
Feminist Movement
Technology- Cars, internet, Secularization
Influences of Sexual Orientation
• Emotional Attractions
• Sexual Attractions
• Relationships
• Self-Identity
• Lifestyle
Heterosexuality
Homosexuality
Bisexuality
Asexual
Transgendered Individuals (Gender vs. Sex)
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Cross-dressers
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Transvestites
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Transsexual/Transgender
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Transvestites
Transsexual/Transgender
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Heterosexism, Homophobia, and
Biphobia
Define: Heterosexism:
Prejudice vs. Discrimination
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Heterosexism, Homophobia, and
Biphobia
Homophobia
Who is homophobic?
Heterosexism, Homophobia, and
Biphobia
Origins:
Religion
Discussion: www.godhatesfags.com
Michael Moore vs Westboro Baptist Church
Marital and Procreative Bias
HIV/AIDS- gay disease
Rigid Gender Roles
Promiscuous
Child Molesters
Anti-Gay Propaganda
Heterosexism, Homophobia, and
Biphobia
Biphobia
“double discrimination”
Heterosexism, Homophobia, and
Biphobia
Changes on the Horizon?
“Contact Hypothesis”
Power of the Media
Hate Crimes Enforcement
What should take precedence, the
rights of the majority or the rights of
the individual?