Lecture Note
University
John Jay College of Criminal JusticeCourse
SOC 302 | Social ProblemsPages
2
Academic year
2022
CharlesP
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Nature and Extent of Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation - Sexual orientation – inherent or immutable attraction to other people - Gender identity – inner concept of oneself as male, female, a blend of both, and neither - Gender expression – looks, dresses, behaves, speaks, and exhibits characteristics - Transgender – gender identity is different from expectations sex assigned at birth - Sexuality – attitudes, etc. related to sexual attraction/intimate relationships with others - deviance – a behavior, belief, or condition that violates social norms - Homophobia – excessive fear or intolerance of homosexuality Ideological Bases of Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation - Stereotypical beliefs about LGBTQ persons often equate people ’ s sexual orientation With their sexual practices - Religion and sexual orientation - Law and sexual orientation Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation - Winning the fight for marital rights - U.S supreme court starting in 2013 - Hollingsworth v. Perry - Obergefell v. Hodges - Parental Rights - Artificial insemination - Adoption
Sexual Orientation: Inequality and Impact
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