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Sex, Sexuality, Gender and Space The Spatial Manifestations of “Maleness”, “Femaleness” and Sexual Identity.

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1 Sex, Sexuality, Gender and Space The Spatial Manifestations of “Maleness”, “Femaleness” and Sexual Identity

2 Genderbread Person Created by Sam Killerman www.itsprounouncedmetrosexual.com

3 Biological Sex Your biological sex is based on your anatomy, chromosomes and hormones Female; Male; Intersexed

4 Gender Identity How you see yourself regardless of what your biological sex might be Man, Woman, Genderqueer

5 Gender Expression How you demonstrate your gender based on how you dress, behave, and interact with others Feminine, Masculine, Androgynous

6 Sexuality Based on who you are physically and romantically attracted to Straight, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual

7 Gendered Spaces Spaces created by/for people based on their gender identity or expression Places men or women feel “comfortable” or “welcomed” or “in charge” e.g., Beauty Parlor v. Barber Shop

8 Spaces of Sexuality The “Gayborhood” e.g., The Castro in San Francisco

9 Why Self Segregate? Comfort – Sometimes minorities like to be in the majority, even if it’s only in a limited space – Friendship, understanding, romance

10 Why Self Segregate? Safety in numbers – Although sometimes communities become a target

11 Why Self Segregate? Symbolism – Enclaves often have an important symbolic meaning, even for those that don’t live there

12 Why Self Segregate? Political Power – Being a majority in a place can mean elected officials and the ability to introduce or change laws


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