Chapter 5

Question 1

refers to the ways societies define, value, and enforce roles and expectations associated with masculinity, femininity, and other gender identities.

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Gender culture

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This concept encompasses the norms, beliefs, and behaviors that inform how individuals experience and express their gender within a particular cultural context.

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Gender culture

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It helps us explore how deeply embedded societal expectations influence our identities, relationships, and opportunities in life.

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Gender Culture

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refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define humans as male, female, or intersex. These characteristics include reproductive organs, chromosomes, and hormone levels, which are generally assigned at birth based on visible anatomy.

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Sex

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Biologically, sex is often defined based on reproductive anatomy. Typically, individuals assigned as female at birth possess reproductive organs such as ovaries, a uterus, and a vagina, while those assigned as male have testes and a penis. These physical differences in reproductive structures are among the primary factors used to classify individuals into male or female categories at birth.

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Sex in terms of reproductive organs

Question 6

Sex is also characterized by specific ______levels that influence physical and reproductive traits. Generally, males have higher levels of testosterone, which contributes to features like increased muscle mass, body hair, and deeper voice. Females, on the other hand, tend to have higher levels of estrogen and progesterone, which play a critical role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and development of secondary sexual characteristics like breast tissue.

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Sex in terms of hormones

Question 7

are another biological marker used to determine sex. Most individuals assigned as female have two X chromosomes (XX), while most assigned as male have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). These chromosomal patterns guide the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics. However, variations like XXY or XO chromosomes can occur, leading to intersex conditions that do not fit neatly into the typical male/female binary.

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Sex in terms of chromosomes

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Total Number of Chromosomes

In humans, the total number of chromosomes in each cell is typically _____, arranged in _____pairs.

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46 chromosomes, arranged in 23pairs

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These include ___ pairs of autosomes (non-sex chromosomes) and __ pair of sex chromosomes, which determine biological sex (XX for most females and XY for most males)

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22 pairs of autosomes, 1 pair of sex chromosomes

Question 10

Individuals with _____________ have only one X chromosome (XO), totaling 45 chromosomes. This condition affects females and can result in short
stature, infertility, and certain health complications.

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Turner syndrome

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This condition occurs when males have an extra X chromosome (XXY), resulting in 47 chromosomes. People with ____________ may have reduced testosterone, leading to symptoms like delayed puberty, reduced muscle mass,
and infertility.

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Klinefelter Syndrome

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________, also known as trisomy 21, occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21, resulting in 47 chromosomes. This condition affects physical and cognitive development, often resulting in characteristic facial features and varying degrees of intellectual disability.

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Down syndrome

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Females with triple X syndrome have an extra X chromosome (XXX), leading to a total of 47 chromosomes. While many with this condition may experience few or no symptoms, some may have taller stature and mild developmental delays.

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Triple X syndrome

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Males with ________ have an extra Y chromosome, totaling 47 chromosomes. Often, individuals with this condition may be taller than average and may experience some learning or behavioral challenges, though many do not have significant symptoms.

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XYY Syndrome

Question 15

It is a complex concept that encompasses the roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and identities that societies and cultures consider appropriate for men, women, and other gender identities.

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Gender

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Unlike sex, which is biologically determine, _______ is socially and culturally constructed, meaning that what is considered “masculine” or “feminine” can vary widely across different societies and time periods.

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Gender

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____________ is the outward presentation of one’s gender through clothing, hairstyle, behavior, and mannerisms.

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Gender expression

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Society often associates certain forms of expression with masculinity or femininity, though people may choose to express themselves in ways that differ from these expectations. For example, a man may choose to wear makeup or jewelry, or a woman may have a short haircut and dress in clothing considered masculine. It is highly individualized and can vary widely across cultures and personal preferences.

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Gender expression

Question 19

are the expectation placed on individuals based on their perceived gender, often defining “appropriate” behavior, occupations, and activities for men and women.

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Gender Roles

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_________ is an individual’s deeply felt sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Gender identity

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It can include male, female, both, neither, or any other self-identified gender label.

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Gender identity

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It is a core part of how individuals see and understand themselves.

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Gender identity

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It refers to biological differences, such as anatomy and chromosomes that are assigned at birth.

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Sex

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It involves the cultural, social, and personal meanings attached to those biological distinctions.

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Gender

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It is typically viewed as static and binary (male or female).

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Sex

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It is more flexible, encompassing a wide range of identities and expressions beyond the traditional categories of masculinity and femininity.

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Gender

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It is about who you are: how an individual personally experiences their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Gender identity

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___________ can be male, female, both, neither, or any other identity along the gender spectrum. For example, a person assigned female at birth may identify as a man (transgender man), or as non-binary, meaning they do not see themselves strictly as male or female.

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Gender identity

Question 29

describes who you are attracted to-romantically, emotionally, or sexually.

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Sexual orientation

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It reflects an individual's attraction to others and is independent of their gender identity.

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Sexual orientation

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Orientation can be directed toward people of the same gender, different genders, multiple genders, or no gender at all. Examples of sexual orientation include heterosexual, bisexual, homosexual, pansexual, and asexual, among others.

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Sexual orientation

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Binary gender identities refer to the traditional, widely recognized categories of male and female.

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Binary gender identities

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People who identify as male or female generally experience a sense of alignment between their gender identity and one of these two categories, which are typically associated with the biological sex they were assigned at birth.

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Binary gender identities

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It encompass a wide range of identities that do not fit within the male/female binary.

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Non binary gender identities

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________ people may experience gender as fluid, somewhere in between male and female, a combination of both, or entirely outside the binary.

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Non binary gender identities

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A ________ person experiences shifts in their gender identity over time.

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Genderfluid

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Their gender may change between masculine, feminine, both, neither, or somewhere outside of society's expectations of gender altogether. These changes can vary in frequency and may depend on different situations, moods, or stages of life.

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Genderfluid

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________ individuals might feel masculine on some days and feminine on others, or they might not identify with any gender at all at times.

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Genderfluid

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________ individuals identify with both masculine and feminine qualities, or they may feel their gender identity is somewhere between the two.

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Androgyne

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________ people may express characteristics traditionally associated with both genders or may not fully align with either.

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Androgyne

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This identity often blends aspects of masculinity and femininity in a way that feels authentic to the individual.

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Androgyne

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It refers to a gender identity in which an individual feels connected to all genders.

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Omnigender

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People who identify as ________ may experience a sense of fluidity that encompasses aspects of every gender identity, potentially including identities that fall outside of the male-female binary.

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Omnigender

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______ people often embrace an all-encompassing view of gender.

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Omnigender

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_________ individuals identify with multiple genders at once, but unlike omnigender people, they may not necessarily identify with all gender identities.

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Pangender

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_________ individuals experience a combination of several gender identities simultaneously, which could include binary and non-binary genders. ________ identities can vary greatly, and the experience is unique to each individual.

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Pangender

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_________ people identify as having no gender.

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Agender

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They may feel a complete absence of gender identity, or they might see themselves as existing outside of gender altogether.

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Agender

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_______ individuals might describe themselves as gender-neutral or genderless, and they often choose language and expressions that reflect their lack of gender identification.

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Agender

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It is someone who wears clothing typically associated with a different gender.

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Cross dresser

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Unlike many other gender identities, __________ is more about gender expression than identity, and it does not necessarily reflect an individual's gender identity.

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Cross dresser

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It does not imply that a person is transgender or identifies with a different gender from their birth sex.

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Cross dresser

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It is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Transgender

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________ person may identify as male, female, non-binary, or with another gender that does not align with their birth sex.

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Transgender

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__________ people may or may not choose to undergo medical or social transition to express their gender identity in a way that feels authentic to them.

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Transgender

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________ is a term sometimes used to describe transgender people who seek or have undergone medical interventions, such as hormone therapy or surgery, to align their physical characteristics with their gender identity.

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Transsexual

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It is someone who was assigned female at birth but identifies as male.

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Trans man

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It is someone who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female.

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Transwoman

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refers to the pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction a person feels toward others.

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Sexual orientation

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These orientations reflect the diversity of human attraction, covering various levels of romantic and sexual interest in others or oneself.

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Sexual orientation

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________ people experience romantic attraction toward others.

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Alloromantic

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This is often considered the "norm" in society, as most people identify as _________, experiencing romantic feelings toward others regardless of gender.

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Alloromantic

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______ individuals experience sexual attraction to others

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Allosexual

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It is an umbrella term covering all forms of sexual attraction, whether toward a specific gender or multiple genders.

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Allosexual

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It refers to those who are primarily sexually attracted to masculine-presenting individuals.

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Androsexual

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_______ people are primarily attracted to femininity or feminine-presenting individuals.

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Gynesexual

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______ people do not experience romantic attraction toward others.

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Aromantic

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________ individuals experience little or no sexual attraction toward others.

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Asexual

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While they may form close friendships and emotional bonds, they do not have the desire for romantic relationships, though they might still experience sexual attraction if they are not asexual.

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Aromantic

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_______ is a spectrum, with some _______ people having a limited degree of sexual attraction under certain circumstances, while others may feel no sexual attraction at all.

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Asexual

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It describes people who experience romantic attraction toward themselves.

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Autoromantic

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This orientation may involve feelings of self-love, self-admiration, or a form of romantic attraction directed inward rather than toward others.

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Autoromantic

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It refers to individuals who are sexually attracted to themselves. This can mean deriving satisfaction or arousal from oneself without the need for a partner, although _______ people may still engage in relationships with others.

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Autosexual

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_______ people are generally attracted to one gender but are open to exploring or curious about attraction to other genders. This curiosity may or may not lead to a change in sexual orientation.

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Bicurious

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________ individuals experience romantic attraction toward more than one gender.

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Biromantic

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______ specifically refers to romantic feelings rather than sexual attraction and is an orientation distinct from bisexuality.

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Biromantic

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________ individuals experience sexual attraction toward more than one gender, often (but not exclusively) male and female.

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Bisexual

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________ is sometimes misunderstood as attraction only to men and women, but many _____ people define their attraction as inclusive of multiple gender identities.

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Bisexual

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_______ people experience romantic attraction only after forming a strong emotional connection with someone. Without this connection, ________ people typically do not feel romantic attraction.

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Demiromantic

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______ people only experience sexual attraction after building a close emotional bond with someone.

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Demisexual

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They may still engage in relationships and experience romantic feelings, but sexual attraction is based on emotional intimacy rather than physical appearance alone.

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Demisexual

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_______ people experience romantic attraction toward those of the same gender.

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Homoromantic

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It is separate from sexual attraction, focusing only on romantic feelings.

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Homoromantic

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_______ individuals are sexually attracted to people of the same gender.

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Homosexual

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This includes gay men and lesbians, who may prefer same-gender partners for both romantic and sexual relationships.

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Homosexual

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________ individuals experience romantic attraction toward people of a different gender.

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Heteroromantic

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______ people experience sexual attraction to people of a different gender, typically in the context of opposite-sex attraction.

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Heterosexual

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This is the most widely recognized orientation and is often referred to as "straight."

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Heterosexual

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______ refers to people who are attracted to only one gender.

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Monosexual

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______ individuals experience attraction to multiple genders, although not necessarily all genders.

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Multisexual

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It encompasses orientations like bisexual, pansexual, and omnisexual.

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Multisexual

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___________ individuals feel attraction to people regardless of their gender.

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Pansexual/ Omnisexual

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attraction to people "regardless of gender,"

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Pansexual

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may imply attraction to "all genders."

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Omnisexual

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It is a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other women.

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Lesbian

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It is a commonly used term for same-gender attraction among women, though it can also include those who identify as non-binary but are attracted to femininity.

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Lesbian

Question 97

The term "______" generally refers to a person who is attracted to people of the same gender, commonly used to describe men attracted to men, though it is also used by some women who are attracted to women. The term has also been adopted as a general term for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Gay (Male or Female)