Posts Tagged sexual orientation
Heterosexuality: A Feminism & Psychology Reader
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What is heterosexuality and why is it so common? What is the nature of heterosexual sex? How does heterosexual activity affect the whole of a woman’s life, her sense of herself, her relationships with other women, and her political engagements? Why is it so hard for heterosexuals to change their `sexual orientation’?Heterosexuality is generally taken for granted, seldom explicitly addressed. Rarely has it been the focus of sustained theory. This Reader is a forum fo… More >>
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Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others
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In this groundbreaking work, Sara Ahmed demonstrates how queer studies can put phenomenology to productive use. Focusing on the “orientation” aspect of “sexual orientation” and the “orient” in “orientalism,” Ahmed examines what it means for bodies to be situated in space and time. Bodies take shape as they move through the world directing themselves toward or away from objects and others. Being “orientated” means feeling at home, knowing where on… More >>
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Growing Up Gay in America: Informative and Practical Advice for Teen Guys Questioning Their Sexuality and Growing Up Gay
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This informative and entertaining 232-page book provides answers to common questions and offers positive, practical and accurate advice on a wide range of topics and issues currently facing gay, questioning and bisexual teen guys as well as their parents, relatives and friends. Topics Covered Include: – Determining Your Sexual Orientation – Coming Out – Building A Support System – Dealing with Relatives – The Gay Social Scene – Relationsh… More >>
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