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Chapter 11 Sexual Orientation

Chapter 11 Sexual Orientation. The Stonewall Riot. 1969. Sexual Orientation-Kinsey. Alfred Kinsey Scale. What is your sexual orientation according to Kinsey? Take the quiz on pg. 418!. Research findings on nonheterosexual vs. heterosexual couples… Nonheterosexual couples:

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Chapter 11 Sexual Orientation

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  1. Chapter 11Sexual Orientation

  2. The Stonewall Riot 1969

  3. Sexual Orientation-Kinsey Alfred Kinsey Scale What is your sexual orientation according to Kinsey? Take the quiz on pg. 418!

  4. Research findings on nonheterosexual vs. heterosexual couples… • Nonheterosexual couples: • Tend to be more upbeat about their relationships • Use more humor & remain affectionate in conflict • More able to calm down & soothe each other after conflict • Less hostile & controlling over partner • Move past problems more quickly • Is sexual orientation a choice? • Same-sex marriage • Sexual Orientation & having children • Interpersonal qualities of nonheterosexual relationships • A Heterosexual Questionnaire • When did you first decide you were heterosexual? • What do you think caused you to be heterosexual? • Is your heterosexuality just a phase that you will grow out of? • If you’ve never slept with someone of the same-sex, how do you know you’re not gay? • Why do you insist on PDA? Can’t you be what you are & keep quiet? Nonheterosexual Orientations: Issues & Attitudes

  5. Biological Influences on Sexual Orientation: Brain

  6. Biological Influences on Sexual Orientation: Hormones The “Older Brother Effect” Index fingers of most straight men are shorter than the ring fingers; most straight women have the same length or index longer. Gay men and lesbians tend to have reversed ratios.

  7. Biological Influences on Sexual Orientation: Genetics Identical Twin Studies ARTICLE: “Scientists Uncover Possible Source of Homosexuality”

  8. Experiential & Environmental Influences on Sexual Orientation • Myths: “Environmental Causes” of Nonheterosexual Orientations • Homosexual men had overbearing moms & weak fathers • Lesbians had cold, unloving mothers & absent fathers • Homosexuals grew up hating/fearing members of the opposite sex • Most homosexuals were molested by a same-sex person as children • Homosexuals engaged in same-sex erotic play as children • Homosexuals likely have a gay mom or dad

  9. A Biological-Environmental Interactive Approach Exotic Becomes Erotic (EBE) Theory Biological Variables Childhood Temperament Gender Conformity/Nonconformity “Exotic” Feelings Physiological Arousal “Erotic” Feelings Do the origins of sexual orientation even matter? Daryl Bem

  10. Coming Out • When do people come out? • The coming out process • The dangers & pitfulls of coming out • Homosexuality & suicide www.itgetsbetter.org www.thetrevorproject.org

  11. Prejudice, Discrimination & the Gay Rights Movement • Laws against discrimination based on sexual orientation • Laws prohibiting gay & lesbian sexual behaviors • Hate crimes & Sexual Orientation • The psychology of violent crime against nonheterosexual groups Lawrence v. Texas Homophobia

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