WS102 Lecture Notes - Hypergamy, Sexual Script Theory, Sexual Identity

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Sexuality important aspect of identity at personal and community level. Sexual identity categorized through determining if the self is heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual based on attraction to people of a given sex. Sexual scripts set of socialized guidelines for shaping and attaining sexual pleasure. Among heterosexual couples, the sexual script is heavily based on gender roles, organized so men have power in patriarchal society, women expected to prioritize men"s emotional/sexual needs. Exotic dancing performance seems effortless, not seen as work, just for male"s viewing pleasure. Heterosexism system of beliefs claiming superiority of heterosexuality. Romantic love the unique bond between couples, tied to dating. 4 stages of falling in love: original attraction: physical or perception of similar behavior/interests, responding to the assessments of others of their parents, learn to self-disclose, assess each other for compatible martial scripts, marry or make private/public commitment. Research focused on gender differences in love.

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