Social Stigmas and Sexuality and Oppression and Privilege
Questions
1. What do sociologists mean by the idea of institutionalized inequality? What is a heterosexism? What are heterosexual and cisgender privilege? Why is it important to recognize these patterns and narratives in society?
2. According to Stoltenberg in "How Men have (A) Sex", how does stigma of 'male sexual identity' control sexuality?
3. What were some examples Cofer gave to readers in Myth of a Latin Woman of prejudice she and others have faced as Latinas? How are these examples of either institutionalized privilege or oppression?
4. What is the tearoom trade? What is unique about these sexual encounters? Which myths and stereotypes did the Tearoom Trade debunk?
5. From this module focused on social stigma and stereotyping, how do value systems (cultural level) that exist affect or influence sexual choices, behaviors, and relationships (individual level)?
