Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Heterosexism, Married People, Heterosexuality

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Corey Isaacs

Document Summary

Psych 2075 chapter 11 notes on sexuality and the life. Tuesday, february 20, 2018 part of unit 7. Heterosexism causes people to struggle with their sexual identity. More dif cult for men cause heterosexuality a cornerstone for male role. Becoming responsible about sex and developing a capacity for intimacy are key to achieving sexual maturity. Queer as folk one of rst tv shows about lives of gays and lesbians. Media plays a huge role in our stereotyped and heterosexist views of sex and the single person. In 2006 census, 93% of people aged 20-24 and 70% of 25-29 yr olds never married. The average age of rst marriage in 2003 was 28. 5 yrs old for women and 30. 6 for men. Most people have 2 or more sexual partners before they marry. Lat relationships are living apart together - meaning they are romantically involved but living apart. People in long-distance relationships report greater depression and lower relationship satisfaction.