Author Question: What is sexual orientation? Define four sexual orientations. How common is each orientation? What is ... (Read 152 times)

pepyto · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

What is sexual orientation? Define four sexual orientations. How common is each orientation? What is known about the origin of sexual orientation?

What is an Ideal response?

Question 2

Compare and contrast the conservative and liberal positions on any two of the following: pornography, abortion, sex education, and prostitution.

What is an Ideal response?

olivia_paige29 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Sexual orientation refers to a person's romantic and emotional attraction to another person.
Heterosexuality: sexual attraction to someone of the other sex.
Homosexuality: sexual attraction to someone of the same sex.
Bisexuality: sexual attraction to people of both sexes.
Asexuality: the absence of sexual attraction to people of either sex.

Answer to Question 2

Many conservatives support the conventional norms that place sexuality within the traditional bonds of marriage. They view premarital sex and extramarital sex as social problems that may lead to others, such as teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Prostitution and pornography violate traditional standards of decency and threaten marriages.
Liberals believe that all people should be free to choose how they express their sexuality. They are tolerant of premarital sex as long as the people involved have the maturity and the knowledge to make responsible choices. Liberals define sexual violence, AIDS, and teenage pregnancy as social problems. Many are concerned that pornography and prostitution are harmful to women.