SOCA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Bisexuality, Post-Structuralism, Slut
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Biphobia the irrational fear or hatred of bisexuals. Bisexuality: being attracted to both men and women. Commodification: the process whereby goods and services become available for purchase in the market. Heterosexism: the holding up of heterosexuality as the ideal and normal sexuality, rendering all other sexualities as abnormal and deviant. Heterosexual: an individual who is attracted to members of the opposite sex. Homophobia: an irrational fear or hatred of homosexuals that can lead to discrimination, harassment, and violence against them. Homosexual: an individual who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex. Monogamy: the coupling of two people, excluding the intimate involvement of others. Non-monogamy: sexual interactions with more than one person during a given period, or an sexual relationship involving more than two people. Pansexuality: romantic and sexual desire for people regardless of their gender identity or biological sex. Polyamory: mutually acknowledged emotional, sexual, or romantic connects with multiple partners.
