SOC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Erving Goffman
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Sexuality is a core element of gender, powerful elements of gender roles. Definition: the way humans experience and express themselves as sexual beings. Usually focused on the sex of the individual you are sexually attracted to. Norms about gender and sexuality are commonly very strong (mores, taboos, laws) If you break them, you might be labeled as deviant, imprisoned, or even killed. Most cultures try to maintain clear distinction between men and female, view blurring as dangerous . In canada and many places in the world, it isn"t criminal to break gender/sexuality norms. Yet many gender norms remain powerful, forcing people to either be labeled as deviant, to hide their aberrant behavior, or to live in subcultures. Men are, on average, physically stronger and more aggressive than. Dividing men and women: these views suggest that there are inherent differences, women, and warfare is gendered present in all societies.
