SOC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Sex Trafficking, Sex Tourism, Sexual Identity
27 Apr 2016
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Sexual orientation- the attraction that people feel for people of he same or different sex. Sexual identity- the definition of oneself that is formed around one"s sexual relationships. Learned in the context of social relationships and the social structures in which we live. A large debate is if gays, bisexuals, and transsexuals choose their social orientation or if it is biological. Human sexual attitudes and behavior vary in different cultural contexts. Sexual scripts- teach us what is appropriate sexual behavior for each gender. Sex is influenced by economic forces in society. Public policies regulate sexual and reproductive behaviors. Attitudes about sex vary depending on social characteristics. Surveys are mostly used to document sexual practices because it is difficult to document. Minority groups like black americans, hispanics, asians are more likely to identify as gay, lesbians, or bisexual. Sexuality is linked to other social identities and social systems.
