Psychology 2075 Chapter 11: Adult Sexuality/Life Cycle

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Corey Isaacs

Document Summary

Heterosexuality is the norm but some people slip into it to easily. Some sense they re gay or lesbian but struggle with societies heterosexism heterosexism: the belief that heterosexuality is the best and expected way of living. Research shows that heterosexuals sometimes have homosexual fantasies and vice versa (sexuality not always consistent in all areas) Struggle over sexual orientation is more difficult in males because heterosexuality is an important cornerstone of the male role in many societies. One reason it may be hard for us to communicate with sexual partners is because there aren t many role models in society showing us how. 2 important issues in achieving sexual maturity: becoming responsible about sex, and developing a capacity for intimacy. First show that talked about lives of gays and lesbians: queer as folk and. Sex and the city: single female characters pursuing sex for pleasure.