MDSA01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Heteronormativity, Heterosexuality, Human Sexuality

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10 Aug 2012
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Heteronormativity (will be on the final): society defines what is perceived as being normal, in terms of using the world normal, academics would sa that heterosexuality is normative. Really talks about what soviety defines as the typical behaviour. System of ineuqlaity that pereptatues an undferstanding of heterosexuality and homosexuatliy where heterosexuality is defined as normal. A system where heterosexuality is privledged in our society. Defines everything about it as what society accepts and emrbaces. Seesk to disrupt socially constructed systems over meaning regarding human sexuality. Sexuality emotional, romantic or sexual attraction towarde others. Binary: heterosexuality/homosexuality looks at the comparison between heterosexuality and homosexuality: looks at the interplay between them and constantly challenges it. Queer hteorists work to expose the shortcomings of the lables and show how they work to support systmes of social power and privliledge. Performative media, when we get onoine, we are performing. Discussing, chatting, having fun, teasing, getting to know one another.