ANT-2301 Lecture Notes - Xq28, Twin Study, Psychoanalytic Theory
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Ant notes 11/07: an inherent prosperity towards emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to men, women, both sexes, neither sex, or another sex. Also refers to a person"s sense of personal and social identity based on those attractions, behaviors expressing them, and membership in a community of others who share them. Sexual behaviors vs. sexual orientation: people can engage in homosexual behaviors but not have a homosexual orientation. Depending on cultural beliefs- ancient greeks: identity and behavior may not always be synonymous. People can be concordant or discordant: cultural determinant. In america, we recognize up to 4 categories of sexual orientation (exclusive or discrete) Asexual: defined as the absence of a traditional sexual orientation- estimated 1% Little or no sexual attraction to males or females. It"s the lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in and desire for sex. Consists of sexual behavior and practices w/ a preference or desire/attraction towards members of the opposite sex.
