Sociology 2140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, Heterosexism
24 Jan 2017
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Sexual orientation: the identification of individuals as heterosexual, bisexual, or homosexual based on their emotional and sexual attractions, relationships, self-identity, and lifestyle. Same-sex behavior and love relationships have existed throughout human history and in most, perhaps all, human societies: legal penalties for violating laws that prohibit same-sex sexual acts vary. In 10 countries, individuals found guilty of same-sex relations can receive the death penalty. In general, countries throughout the world are moving toward increased legal protection of sexual-orientation minorities. In 1996, south africa became the first country to include in its constitution a clause banning discrimination based on sexual orientation. In russia there are minimal rights for same-sex individual or individuals in the lgbtq there are crimes related to sexual orientation which are punishable. In 2000, canada enacted a bill that extends to same-sex couples and unmarried heterosexual couples who have lived together for at least a year all the benefits and obligations of married couples.
