SOCL 1101 Lecture 6: Sexuality
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Sexual preference: behaviors (what do people do. do they enjoy sexual activity with their partner, tools/accessories etc) Sexual identity: self report (how to categorize/describe identities in relation to their behaviors, choices, quote tell you what they are ) Sexual orientation: partner choice; partner"s gender expression, like opposite sex or same sex talking about object choice, where to place their romantic, social, sexual attractions) Society effects our structure and meaning of sexuality. Are all how society regulates our sexual choices and behaviors. 2005 report from national center for health statistics. 2011 national survey of sexual health and behavior. 75% of men and 90% of women remain faithful to their partners. 1/3 adults have sex a few times a year. 1/3 adults have sex once to a few times a month. 1/3 adults have sex 2 or more times a week. Avg lifetime female partners of men ages 30-44 = 6-8. Avg lifetime male partners women ages 30-44 = 4.