Title: Cultural Differences: Sexual Identity, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation - Owlcation
Headings: Cultural Differences: Sexual Identity, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation
Cultural Differences: Sexual Identity, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation
Sexual Identity, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation
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Content: There are three options that fall under the classification of sexual orientation. They are heterosexual, bisexual, and homosexual. Heterosexuals are attracted to people of the opposite biological sex, homosexuals are attracted to those of the same biological sex, and bisexuals report being equally attracted to both (Campo-Arias, 2010). According to researchers, sexual orientation is influenced by biological, genetic, or hormonal factors during critical stages of development. From a social and cultural context how an individual expresses his or her sexual orientation is associated with the type of environment he or she was raised in, which would not only take into account social and cultural features but also religious and political elements as well (Campo-Arias, 2010). Cultural Implications
Culture shapes the ideas of what behaviors are acceptable for men and women as well as what behaviors are appropriate between men and women. Gender identity and culture share a strong connection as they affect daily life not only in the home and family but also in the workplace and community. Though there are some variances from culture to culture, most have some type of labor division that signifies what tasks or jobs are appropriate for a man vs. those that are appropriate for women. While there are differences, there are consistencies as well. For instance women tend to have less autonomy, fewer resources, and limited power concerning decision making (Schalkwyk, 2000).