SYG 2000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Equal Opportunity, Asexuality, Heterosexuality
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Belief in the social, political, and economic equality of all sexes and the social movements organized around that belief. Women"s right in all countries along with environmental and animal rights. Movement to discuss the challenges of masculinity. Members believe that feminism promotes discrimination against men. Inclination to feel sexual desire toward and engage in sexual behaviors with persons of a particular gender. Lack of sexual attraction to any kind. Sexual orientation was least in part congenital. I. e. gay men raising kids who turn to be gay. Social theory about gender identity and sexuality that emphasizes the importance of difference and rejects as restrictive the idea of innate sexual identity. Goes against arguments made by mainstream gay rights. Form of legally recognized commitment that provides gay couples some of the benefits and protections of marriage. Not portable, not always valid in all states. Fear of or discrimination towards homosexuals or towards individuals who display purported.