CIN101H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Gender Identity, Billy Wilder, Fred Macmurray
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Biological sex possession of male or female genitalia. Sexual identity or orientation erotic attraction to members of the same or opposite sex (someone attracted to both sexes has a bisexual identity) Closeted masked sexual identity for individuals who are not heterosexual. Coming out open acknowledgment of a non-heterosexual identity. Male identity strong investment in appearing autonomous, independent, self-sufficient, achievement-oriented, and as represented by action heroes, invulnerable. Action heroes fulfill teenage fantasies of male power and autonomy. Principle that revolves around work, toil, sacrifice, discipline, obedience: pleasure principle. Principle that centers on play, pleasure, spontaneity, creativity, and joy. Performance anxiety: strong visceral feelings of self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, fear of rejection, humiliation, or failure. Sublimation conversion of a basic drive, such as sexual desire, into a non-overtly sexual form: form of displacement from a physical urge to a more creative or spiritual activity.
