Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Sexual Fluidity, Twin, Norm (Social)

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

One"s self-identity as gay, heterosexual, bisexual or asexual. Person"s sexual identity may not match their actual choice of sexual partners. Person"s erotic and emotional orientation toward members of his or her own gender or member of the other gender. Sexual orientation is towards members of the same gender (gay/lesbian) Using it to refer to gays and lesbians. Emphasizes sexual behaviour rather than sexual identity. Ambiguous: often used to refer to gay men. Sexual orientation is towards members of the opposite gender. Sexual orientation is towards both men and women. 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. Open to relationship with people of any sex, gender, or gender identity. How many people are gay, lesbian, bi, straight, or asexual. American national survey of family growth and canadian community health survey. Many people"s sexual identities can change (more women than men)