Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Homophobia, Anal Sex, Prejudice
18 Dec 2016
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One"s self-identity as gay, heterosexual, bisexual or asexual: sexual orientation: A person"s erotic and emotional orientation toward members of his or her own gender or members of the other gender: homosexual: A person whose sexual orientation is toward members of the same gender. Terms gay or lesbian are used to refer to individuals is preferable: heterosexual: A person whose sexual orientation is toward members of the other gender: bisexual: A person whose sexual orientation is both towards men and women: asexual: A person who is not attracted to men or women: lesbian: A woman whose sexual orientation is toward other women: straight: A self-label used by some lgbs and by some heterosexuals who want to identify as outside the social norm with respect to gender or sexuality. A strong, irrational fear of gay men and lesbians; negative attitudes and reactions to gay men and lesbians: homonegativity:
