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Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation. amaliya bereznyuk. Overview. Definitions Risk Data Models. Gender Identity VS Sexual Orientation. Not the same!

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Sexual Orientation

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  1. Sexual Orientation amaliyabereznyuk

  2. Overview • Definitions • Risk Data • Models

  3. Gender Identity VS Sexual Orientation • Not the same! • Sexual orientation covers sexual desires, feelings, practices and identification. Sexual orientation can be towards people of the same or different sexes (same-sex, heterosexual or bisexual orientation). • Gender identity refers to the complex relationship between sex and gender referring to a person’s experience of self expression in relation to social categories of masculinity or femininity (gender). A person’s subjectively felt gender identity may be at variance with their sex or physiological characteristics.

  4. LGBTQIAAPQ……? • L: Lesbian • G: Gay • B: Bisexual • T: Transgender (gender pronouns) • Q: Questioning • Others may include intersex, asexual, ally, pansexual, Questioning • 5-10% of the general population is LGBTQ (estimated) • Sexual orientation is fluid • Labels are Western culture ideas

  5. DSM • Homosexuality used to be mistakenly classified as a mental health disorder but is now no longer in the DSM, after some extensive empirical research. • Gender Identity Disorder (GID) in the DSM • Disability accommodations vs declassification preference

  6. Risks • Youth 2x more likely to abuse alcohol • Youth 8x more likely to abuse cocaine or crack • 28% drop out of school due to bullying or harassment • Youth with family rejection are much more likely to report having attempted suicide, high levels of depression, illegal drug use and unprotected sex compared to those with little or no family rejection • 20-40% of all homeless youth identify as LGBTQ (Fostering Transitions)

  7. Anthony D’Augelli’sModel of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity Development • Exiting heterosexuality • Developing a personal LGB identity • Developing an LGB social identity • Becoming an LGB offspring • Developing an LGB intimacy status • Entering an LGB community

  8. Cass’s Model of Homosexual Identity Development • Identity Confusion • Identity Comparison • Identity Tolerance • Identity Acceptance • Identity Pride • Identity Synthesis

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