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Sex, Sexuality, Gender and Space The Spatial Manifestations of “Maleness”, “Femaleness” and Sexual Identity
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Genderbread Person Created by Sam Killerman www.itsprounouncedmetrosexual.com
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Biological Sex Your biological sex is based on your anatomy, chromosomes and hormones Female; Male; Intersexed
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Gender Identity How you see yourself regardless of what your biological sex might be Man, Woman, Genderqueer
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Gender Expression How you demonstrate your gender based on how you dress, behave, and interact with others Feminine, Masculine, Androgynous
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Sexuality Based on who you are physically and romantically attracted to Straight, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual
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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
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Spaces of Sexuality The “Gayborhood” e.g., The Castro in San Francisco
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Why Self Segregate? Comfort – Sometimes minorities like to be in the majority, even if it’s only in a limited space – Friendship, understanding, romance
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Why Self Segregate? Safety in numbers – Although sometimes communities become a target
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Why Self Segregate? Symbolism – Enclaves often have an important symbolic meaning, even for those that don’t live there
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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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