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Sexual Orientation

3 Questions

Activity

Kinsey’s Continuum of Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation: 2 Dimensions (e.g., Storm)

Definitions

n    Sexual Orientation: 

n    Homosexuality: 

n    Heterosexuality: 

Class Activity

Theories of Sexual Orientation

•      Biological Theories

–    Genetics and Sexual Orientation

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¨  Hormonal Influences and Sexual Orientation

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Williams, T., et al., (2000).

¨   Brain Structure and Sexual Orientation

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Theories of Sexual Orientation

n   Psychological Theories

¨ Psychoanalytic

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¨ Learning Theories

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Homophobia

n     Homophobia:

n     Forms of Homophobia

¨   Using derogatory names

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¨   Gay Bashing (physical abuse)

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n     Possible Causes

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