PSYC 365 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Longitudinal Study, Lisa M. Diamond, Military Discharge
6 Nov 2017
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Emotional = romantic longing: bisexual a person whose erotic and emotional orientations are toward both men and women. Homophobia vs. antigay prejudice: do americans have a strong irrational fear of homosexuals or is it more common that they hold negative attitudes and prejudiced behaviors? . Find out through social media (digital footprint), casual conversation: dishonorable discharge from the military. Don"t ask, don"t tell : prohibition of lesbians to adopt children (still illegal in some states) Won"t recognize your significant other with life insurance or healthcare if a sexual minority: hate crimes (wise & hyde 2012) 56% experienced verbal harassment and. Lesbian culture and relationships: regardless of their country of origin, lesbians have a well-defined culture with norms and values, lesbian relationships . In 2000 for the first time same sex status was included in the census. In 2000 there were 600,000 same gendered partner households (equal gay/lesbian). Between 8 -21% of lesbian couples have ben together 10 or more years.
