FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Biphobia, Sexual Attraction, Pansexuality
30 Nov 2016
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Sexual orientation- direction of one"s erotic attraction- to members of the same sex, other, both (refers to direction of romantic interest and attraction not sexual activity) Based on sexual attraction, fantasies, partners, falling in love. Heterosexual orientation- erotic attraction to and preference for developing romantic relationships with members of other sex. Homosexual orientation- erotic attraction to and preference for developing romantic relationships with members of one"s sex. Bisexual orientation- erotic attraction to, and preference for developing romantic relationships with, both men and women. Sexual attraction to both males and females. Many have stronger attraction to one sex over the other. Some believe its cop out used by people to deny they are gay or lesbian. Biphobia negative attitudes and feelings toward bisexual people, including hate/fear. Not clear, but significant percentage of people neither exclusively hetero nor gay or lesbian. Not usual for hetero to have same sex experiences.
