Sociology 2241E Lecture 8: Lecture 8- Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation
7 Feb 2017
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Inequality b as ed on s exual o rientation. There is a continuum and you can be bisexual. Gays and lesbians are underrepresented findings are over generalized. Homosexuality became a term after the 1850s. Two spirited people have the sprits of both male and females (thought to be blessed and lucky, able to have sexual relations with same sex people if they chose too) If you are over the age of consent (21) you can conduct these indecent acts in private. By 1996 most provinces legislated against discrimination. In the usa sodomy (anal) and same sex marriage still a crime in some states. An excessive fear or intolerance of homosexuality. Education don"t necessarily want to teach it in school. Family often don"t have family support (if a young person comes out and tells their family that they are homosexual they may be kicked out, parents try to make them straight)
