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Chapter 7, Sexuality And Intimate Relationships

Chapter 7, Sexuality And Intimate Relationships. Key Terms. sexual scripts Learned, gender-appropriate, sexual behavior. sexual revolution Widespread changes in men's and women's roles and a greater public acceptance of sexuality as a normal part of social development.

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Chapter 7, Sexuality And Intimate Relationships

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  1. Chapter 7, Sexuality And Intimate Relationships Key Terms

  2. sexual scriptsLearned, gender-appropriate, sexual behavior. • sexual revolutionWidespread changes in men's and women's roles and a greater public acceptance of sexuality as a normal part of social development.

  3. sexologyThe scientific study of sex. • sexual politicsThe link feminists argue exists between sexuality and power and between sexuality and race.

  4. social construction perspectiveInterprets sexual identity as learned, not innate. • sexual orientationHow individuals experience sexual arousal and pleasure.

  5. compulsory heterosexualityThe idea that heterosexuality is not a choice, but is defined by institutions as the only legitimize form of sexual identity. • coming outThe process of defining oneself as gay or lesbian.

  6. queer theoryA new perspective that interprets the dimensions of sexuality as socially constructed through institutional practices. Underscores the idea that sexual identify is fluid. • homophobiaFear and hatred of homosexuality.

  7. heterosexismInstitutionalization of heterosexuality as the only socially legitimate sexual orientation. • minority groupThose with similar characteristics who are treated with prejudiced and discrimination.

  8. eugenicsSought to apply scientific principles of genetic selection to "improve' the offspring of the human race.

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