Traditional gender roles include male attraction to females, and vice versa. Gay, lesbian, bisexual people, and others usually don't conform to these expectations. An active conflict over the cultural acceptability of non-heterosexuality rages worldwide. (See Societal attitudes towards homosexuality.) The belief or assumption that heterosexual relationships and acts are "normal" is described — largely by the opponents of this v ...

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Gender role, Gender role - Talcott Parsons' views of gender roles, Gender role - Socialization, Gender role - Criticism of Biologism, Gender role - Changing roles, Gender role - Culture and Gender roles, Gender role - Transgendered and Intersexed people, Gender role - Gender roles and feminism, Gender role - Terminology, Gender role - Sexual orientation and gender roles, Gender role - Brief Description of Gender Roles In Prison, Gender role - Notes and references

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Sexual fantasy, Sexual fantasy - Gender differentiation

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Simone De Beauvoir adopted the Hegelian notion of the Other in her description of how male-dominated culture treats woman as the Other in relation to man. The Other has thus become an important concept for studies of the sex-gender system. According to Michael Warner "the modern system of sex and gender would not be possible without a disposition to interpret the difference between genders as the difference between self and Other ... having a sexual object of the opposite gender is taken to be the normal and paradigmatic form of an inte ...

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Other, Other - History of the other in philosophy, Other - The Other in gender studies, Other - Bibliography, Other - Sources

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Sexual minorities defined by sexual orientation and gender identity — gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people — are often seen as having a common culture, which can be called LGBT culture, Queer culture, or gay culture. In academia, when discussing works of literary or artistic value, the term used is often 'homoeroticism'. (We will use the term LGBT culture in this article. The term Queer is perceived by many to be political or objectionable, although others use it ...

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Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Sexual orientation and gender identity-based cultures LGBT, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Gay male culture, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Lesbian culture, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Bisexual culture, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Transgender culture, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Other groups within the LGBT community, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Polyamory, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Fetish-based cultures, Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures - Influence on culture at large

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Different-gender sexual practices are sexual activities between two or more individuals of more than one gender, usually one man and one woman. People who engage exclusively in different-gender sexual practices do not necessarily identify themselves as straight or heterosexual, though (unlike homosexual for same-gender sexual practices) most definitions of "heterosexual" would include them despite varying levels of activity, frequency, and interest. In fact, they may identify themselves as straight or heterosexual, bisexual, or not at all. L ...

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Human sexual behavior, Human sexual behavior - Sexuality and sensuality, Human sexual behavior - Desire and fantasy, Human sexual behavior - Sexual relationships, Human sexual behavior - Norms and rules, Human sexual behavior - Danger of causing pregnancy and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Danger of sexually transmitted diseases and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Seeking a partner, Human sexual behavior - The search for a partner, Human sexual behavior - Encounters between potential partners, Human sexual behavior - Personal prerequisites to having sex with someone, Human sexual behavior - No prerequisites, Human sexual behavior - Blood test as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Dating as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Falling in love as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Marriage as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Sex acts and practices, Human sexual behavior - Different-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Same-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Legal issues

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Different-gender sexual practices are sexual activities between two or more individuals of more than one gender, usually one man and one woman. People who engage exclusively in different-gender sexual practices do not necessarily identify themselves as straight or heterosexual, though (unlike homosexual for same-gender sexual practices) most definitions of "heterosexual" would include them despite varying levels of activity, frequency, and interest. In fact, they may identify themselves as straight or heterosexual, bisexual, or not at all. L ...

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Human sexual behavior, Human sexual behavior - Sexuality and sensuality, Human sexual behavior - Desire and fantasy, Human sexual behavior - Sexual relationships, Human sexual behavior - Norms and rules, Human sexual behavior - Danger of causing pregnancy and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Danger of sexually transmitted diseases and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Seeking a Partner, Human sexual behavior - The search for a partner, Human sexual behavior - Encounters between potential partners, Human sexual behavior - Personal prerequisites to having sex with someone, Human sexual behavior - No prerequisites, Human sexual behavior - Blood test as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Dating as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Falling in love as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Marriage as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Sex acts and practices, Human sexual behavior - Different-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Same-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Legal issues

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Same-gender sexual practices are sexual activities involving two or more individuals of the same gender. It is possible for homosexual acts to be committed by those who self-identify as heterosexual; e.g., mutual masturbation in the context of what may be considered "normal" heterosexual teen development. Homosexual males who pretend to lead a life of heterosexuality are often referred to as living "closeted" lives, that is, they hide their sexuality in the "closet". The term "closet case" is a derogatory term used by homose ...

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Human sexual behavior, Human sexual behavior - Sexuality and sensuality, Human sexual behavior - Desire and fantasy, Human sexual behavior - Sexual relationships, Human sexual behavior - Norms and rules, Human sexual behavior - Danger of causing pregnancy and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Danger of sexually transmitted diseases and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Seeking a partner, Human sexual behavior - The search for a partner, Human sexual behavior - Encounters between potential partners, Human sexual behavior - Personal prerequisites to having sex with someone, Human sexual behavior - No prerequisites, Human sexual behavior - Blood test as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Dating as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Falling in love as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Marriage as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Sex acts and practices, Human sexual behavior - Different-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Same-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Legal issues

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In a variety of different contexts, gender refers to the masculinity or femininity of words, persons, characteristics, or non-human organisms. The classification into masculine and feminine is analogous to the biological sexes of male and female, often by physical or syntactical analogy, linguistic decay, misunderstandings, societal norms, or personal choice. The nature of this categorisation varies depending on the context. For example, gender can be used to refer to the differences in biological sex betwe ...

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Gender - Etymology and usage Gender - Grammatical gender Gender - Sex Gender - Social category
Gender - In feminist theory Gender - Other languages
Gender - Other uses
Gender - Fasteners and connectors Gender - Music

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See also: Human sexuality Biological reproduction Gender Sex Other related archivesBiological reproduction, Gender, Human sexuality, Sex

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Biological factors / Choice / Environment Demographics / History Gender role / Gender identity Human sexual behavior / Animal sexuality Critiques of sexual behavior Gay rights / Laws / Same-sex marriage Homophobia / Biphobia / Psychology Medical science / Gay community Two-Spirit / Violence against LGBT people History of the Gay Community ...

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Biology and sexual orientation - Sexual orientation and evolution Biology and sexual orientation - Politics Biology and sexual orientation - Empirical studies
Biology and sexual orientation - Twin Studies Biology and sexual orientation - Studies of brain structure Biology and sexual orientation - Chromosome linkage studies Biology and sexual orientation - Correlations with matriarchal lineage birth order and female fertility Biology and sexual orientation - Testosterone correlation Biology and sexual orientation - Pheromones correlation
Biology and sexual orientation - Early fixation hypothesis
Biology and sexual orientation - Fetal development Biology and sexual orientation - Pre-natal hormones in males Biology and sexual orientation - Correlations with matriarchal lineage birth order and female fertility Biology and sexual orientation - Pathogenic theory Biology and sexual orientation - Imprinting/Critical period Biology and sexual orientation - Chance events

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Human sexuality refers to the expression of sexual sensation and related intimacy between human beings, as well as the expression of identity through sex and as influenced by or based on sex. There are a great many forms of human sexuality. The sexuality of human beings comprises a broad range of behavior and processes, including the physiological, psychological, social, cultural, political, and spiritual or religious aspects of sex and human sexual behavior. Philosophy, particularly ethics and the study of morality, as well as theolo ...

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Human sexuality - Physiological aspects Human sexuality - Social aspects Human sexuality - Society and politics
Human sexuality - Sex education
Human sexuality - Cultural and psychiatric aspects Human sexuality - Documentary Films Human sexuality - Study of sexuality Human sexuality - Topics in human sexuality

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This entry discusses how the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam deal with God and gender. It includes both traditional religious views, and modern views of these faiths, especially as to how modern feminism has influenced the theology of these religions. For the discussion of the topic in Hinduism, see Hindu views on God and gender. Monotheists hold a belief in one God as a fundamental religious principle. In Judaism and Islam, God is believed to be sexless, but has been traditionally referr ...

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God and gender - God in the Hebrew Bible God and gender - Jewish views of God and gender God and gender - Christian views of God and gender
God and gender - Mormon views
God and gender - Translating the names of God into English
God and gender - Third person pronouns: He She or It? God and gender - Mankind and Humankind God and gender - New translation solutions
God and gender - Criticism of feminine reconstructions of theology God and gender - Bibliography

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Biological factors / Choice / Environment Demographics / History Gender role / Gender identity Human sexual behavior / Animal sexuality Critiques of sexual behavior Gay rights / Laws / Same-sex marriage Homophobia / Biphobia / Psychology Medical science / Gay community Two-Spirit / Violence against LGBT people History of the Gay Community ...

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Choice and sexual orientation - Choice hypothesis
Choice and sexual orientation - Changing sexual orientation through therapy Choice and sexual orientation - Moral and religious considerations

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Same-gender sexual practices are sexual activities involving two or more individuals of the same gender. It is possible for homosexual acts to be committed by those who self-identify as heterosexual. i.e., mutual masturbation in the context of what may be considered "normal" heterosexual teen development. Homosexual males who pretend to lead a life of heterosexuality are often referred to as living "closeted" lives, that is, they hide their sexuality in the "closet". The term "closet case" is a derogatory term used by homose ...

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Human sexual behavior, Human sexual behavior - Sexuality and sensuality, Human sexual behavior - Desire and fantasy, Human sexual behavior - Sexual relationships, Human sexual behavior - Norms and rules, Human sexual behavior - Danger of causing pregnancy and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Danger of sexually transmitted diseases and how to avoid, Human sexual behavior - Seeking a Partner, Human sexual behavior - The search for a partner, Human sexual behavior - Encounters between potential partners, Human sexual behavior - Personal prerequisites to having sex with someone, Human sexual behavior - No prerequisites, Human sexual behavior - Blood test as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Dating as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Falling in love as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Marriage as a prerequisite for sex, Human sexual behavior - Sex acts and practices, Human sexual behavior - Different-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Same-gender sexual practices, Human sexual behavior - Legal issues

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This entry discusses how the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam deal with God and gender. It includes both traditional religious views, and modern views of these faiths, especially as to how modern feminism has influenced the theology of these religions. Monotheists hold a belief in one God as a fundamental religious principle. In Judaism and Islam, God is believed to be sexless, but has been traditionally referred to using male grammatical gender. In Christianity, God is ...

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Abrahamic religions on God and gender - God in Islam Arabic Quran Abrahamic religions on God and gender - God in the Hebrew Bible Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Jewish views of God and gender Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Christian views of God and gender
Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Mormon views
Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Translating the names of God into English
Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Third person pronouns: He She or It? Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Mankind and Humankind Abrahamic religions on God and gender - New translation solutions
Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Criticism of feminine reconstructions of theology Abrahamic religions on God and gender - Bibliography

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Child and youth sexuality refers to sexual behavior and activity among children. In many European countries, notably the Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands, child sexuality is often viewed as normal and harmless, and caretakers take a relaxed approach to it. In other western countries, child sexuality is frequently a controversial subject, and sexual acts among children and/or juveniles are sometimes seen as ...

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Child sexuality - Observations
Child sexuality - Sexuality in early childhood Child sexuality - Peer groups Child sexuality - Sexual fantasies Child sexuality - Sexual activities Child sexuality - Sexual development Child sexuality - Reliability of research
Child sexuality - Sexuality in different ages
Child sexuality - Early childhood: Ages 0 - 5 Child sexuality - Middle childhood: Ages 6 - 9 Child sexuality - Prepubescence: Age 10 to Puberty Child sexuality - Early adolescence: Pubescence to Age 14 or 15 Child sexuality - Mid to Late Adolescence
Child sexuality - Sex play among siblings and older or younger children Child sexuality - Cultural and historical variation Child sexuality - Legal aspects Child sexuality - The United States today Child sexuality - Conclusions

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Gender roles in prison go further than the "Don't drop the soap"-joke. The truth is that some prisoners, either by choice or by force, take on strict 'female roles' according to prison set guidelines. For instance, a 'female' in prison is seen as timid, submissive, passive, and a means of sexual pleasure. When entering the prison environment some inmates "turn out" on their own free will, meaning they actively pursue the 'female role' in prison to gain some form of social power and/or prestige. Other, unlucky inmates, are forced to partake i ...

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Gender role, Gender role - Talcott Parsons' views of gender roles, Gender role - Socialization, Gender role - Criticism of Biologism, Gender role - Changing roles, Gender role - Culture and Gender roles, Gender role - Transgendered and Intersexed people, Gender role - Gender roles and feminism, Gender role - Terminology, Gender role - Sexual orientation and gender roles, Gender role - Brief Description of Gender Roles In Prison, Gender role - Notes and references

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Sexual arousal is the process and state of an animal being ready for sexual intercourse. Sexual arousal - Human sexual arousal. Unlike most other animals, human beings of both sexes are potentialy capable of sexual arousal throughout the year, and there is therefore no human mating season. Things that precipitate human sexual arousal are commonly known as turn-ons. Given the right stimulation, sexual arousal in humans will typically end in an orgasm, but may be pursued for its own sake, even in the a ...

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Sexual arousal - Human sexual arousal
Sexual arousal - Causes of human sexual arousal Sexual arousal - Signs of possible human sexual arousal Sexual arousal - Human sexual response cycle Sexual arousal - Genital procedures and sexual arousal
Sexual arousal - Sexual arousal in other animals Sexual arousal - Related topics

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Cultural studies combines sociology, social theory, literary theory, film/video studies, cultural anthropology and art history/criticism to study cultural phenomena in industrial societies. Cultural studies researchers often concentrate on how a particular phenomenon relates to matters of ideology, race, social class, and/or gender. Cultural studies concerns itself with the meaning and practices of everyday life. Cultural practices comprise the ways people do particular things (such as watching television, or eating out) in a given culture. Particular meanings atta ...

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Cultural studies - Overview Cultural studies - Approaches Cultural studies - Compare

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Women's studies is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to topics concerning women, feminism, gender, and politics. It often includes feminist theory, women's history (eg history of women's suffrage) and social history, women's literature, women's health, and the feminist and gender studies-influenced practice of most of the humanities and social sciences. "Women's studies" was first conceived as an academic rubric apart from other departments in the late 1960s, as the "second wave" of feminism gained political influence ...

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