1. Chapter 7, Sexuality And Intimate Relationships Key Terms

2. sexual scripts Learned, gender-appropriate, sexual behavior. sexual revolution Widespread changes in men's and women's roles and a greater public acceptance of sexuality as a normal part of social development.

3. sexology The scientific study of sex. sexual politics The link feminists argue exists between sexuality and power and between sexuality and race.

4. social construction perspective Interprets sexual identity as learned, not innate. sexual orientation How individuals experience sexual arousal and pleasure.

5. compulsory heterosexuality The idea that heterosexuality is not a choice, but is defined by institutions as the only legitimize form of sexual identity. coming out The process of defining oneself as gay or lesbian.

6. queer theory A new perspective that interprets the dimensions of sexuality as socially constructed through institutional practices. Underscores the idea that sexual identify is fluid. homophobia Fear and hatred of homosexuality.

7. heterosexism Institutionalization of heterosexuality as the only socially legitimate sexual orientation. minority group Those with similar characteristics who are treated with prejudiced and discrimination.

8. eugenics Sought to apply scientific principles of genetic selection to "improve' the offspring of the human race.