Chapter 5 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is the difference between sex and gender?
A
Sex refers to the biological characteristics (XY) whereas gender is based on social characteristics and is understood to be an extension of sex
2
Q
Sexuality refers to…
A
Certain activities such as intercourse, attractions, or identities.
3
Q
What is one criterion we use to determine sexual deviance?
A
Consent
4
Q
Functional Definitions
A
(Of pornography) forms of media or popular culture used by an individual for the purposes of sexual arousal.
5
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Genre definitions
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(of pornography) media or popular cultural products created for the purposes of arousing the consumer
6
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Labelling definitions
A
(of pornography) sexually explicit materials deemed obscene according to community standards
