Sexual orientation - a person's erotic and emotional orientation toward members of his or her own
gender or members of the other gender.
Homosexual - a person whose sexual orientation is toward members of the same gender.
Heterosexual - a person whose sexual orientation is toward members of the other gender.
Bisexual - a person whose sexual orientation is toward both men and women.
Lesbian - a woman whose sexual orientation is toward other women.
Gay - homosexual; especially male homosexuals.
Straight - heterosexual
Queer - a self-label used by some LGBs (lesbians, gays, bisexuals), as well as by some heterosexuals who
prefer unusual sexual practices.
Heteronormativity - the belief that heterosexuality is the norm and that all people are heterosexual.
Homophobia - a strong, irrational fear of homosexuals; negative attitudes and reactions to homosexuals.
Antigay prejudice - negative attitudes and behaviors toward gays and lesbians—regardless of whether
there is a "phobia" involved.
Heterosexism - prejudice against and denigration of LGB persons.
, _______________ against LGB persons are common. - microaggressions
- Negativity of "that's so gay."
Most extreme expressions of prejudice are - hate crimes
- Other side of the coin is also true: many Americans are tolerant or supportive.
Milestones in LGB development do not necessarily occur in the same order for all including: - -
Experiencing same-gender attraction.
- Having a same-gender sexual experience
- Identifying as LGB.
On average, milestones in LGB development occur ______ for lesbians. - later
Coming out - the process of acknowledging to oneself, and then to others, that one is gay or lesbian.
- Whether a person experiences acceptance or rejection can be critical to self-esteem and mental
health.
- Peer harassment can be intense and has been linked to suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.
Whether a person experiences acceptance or rejection when coming out can be critical to - self-esteem
and mental health
Peer harassment about coming out can be intense and has been linked to - suicidal thoughts and suicide
attempts
Sexual fluidity - changes over time in sexual attractions, identity, or behavior.
Sexual identity - one's self-identity as gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or something else.
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