Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Casual Sex, Cybersex, Heterosexism

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Corey Isaacs

Document Summary

Heterosexism: the belief that heterosexuality is the only legitimate, acceptable, and healthy way for people to be; homosexuality is denigrated. Sexual maturity: identifying sexual likes/dislikes, becoming responsible about sex, developing a capacity for intimacy (deep emotional sharing between two people that goes beyond casual sex or manipulative sex) Never married: refers to adults who have never been legally married. Serial monogamy: characterizes adolescent intimate relationships, involved in two or more sexually intimate relationships before marriage. Also more stable when partner"s see the relationship in an idealized rather than in a realistic way > this happens if they see each other less frequently: often end when partners start living in the same location. Nd and maintain long-term relationships: partnered persons: sexless relationships, typically included sex in the past that has declined over time. Singleism: the stigmatizing and stereotyping of people who are no in a social recognized couple relationship, fuels desperation to nd a spouse.