SOC101Y1 Chapter Notes -Hostile Work Environment, Compulsory Heterosexuality, Sexual Orientation
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Differences in sex organs by 14th week. Sexual orientation: the way a person derives sexual pleasure, whether with same or different sex. Gender identity: one"s identification with, or sense of belonging to, a particular sex biologically, psychologically, and socially. Eichler: transgendered are seen in between by people. Evidence suggests that, if gender reassignment is before 18mo, it tends to be successful. Sexual scripts: whom, when, where, and what is ok to be sexual. Compulsory heterosexuality: individuals should desire only the opposite sex . Males: their rights to physical, economic, and emotional access to women. Feminists: take extreme position that women should reject heterosexuality since is based on inequality, and it perpetuates male dominance. Quebec and bc are more accepting on homosexuality. Masculinity is more likely to be assessed in terms of status and power than physical attractiveness. Quid pro quo sexual harassment: make conditions for employment. Hostile environment sexual harassment: unfriendly at work. There"s a need to regulate sexual behaviour.
