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Sexuality and identity - Coggle Diagram
Sexuality and identity
Core definition:
Perception of his/person gender, gender identity, gender role and sexual orientation. Part of person's overall self-concept.
Being homosexual is a bigger part of identity than being heterosexuality. To say 'I am gay/lesbian' makes a statement about belonging & relationship to dominant social codes.
Homosexuality is still illegal in 69 countries, nearly half of which are in Africa.
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Theorists:
Weeks: (1987) sexuality is a strange source of identity. 'Coming out' (development/acceptance of sexual identity) makes a statement agains't dominant heterosexual hegemony. Some
Rich: (1980) women's sexuality is forced upon them. Lesbian identity is 'written out' and seen as a threat hegemonic identities. Heterosexuality is enforced by patriarchal institutions such as, marriage, sexual violence/rape and sexual objectification.
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Media representations:
Homosexuality was presented in a very stereotypical men. For example, Mr. Humphries in 'Are you being served?' was overly 'camp'.
Tabloids making negative allegations about gay celebs. A controversial article published in the Daily Mail on 16 October by Moir headed “Why there was nothing ‘natural’ about Stephen Gately’s death” caused widespread outcry when it suggested there was something “sleazy” about the tragedy.
More homosexual role models: Tom Daley, Ellen, Ru pau and Jojo Siwa.