How are sexual identities changing?

• What is the main focus of McCormack and Anderson's (2010) study?

  The softening of masculinity in English sixth forms
• What was the method used by McCormack and Anderson in their study?

  They spent several months “hanging-out” with 16–18-year-old boys
• What attitudes did the boys in the study demonstrate?

  Pro-gay attitudes
• How did the boys in the study view homophobia?

  As a sign of immaturity
• What does Gauntlett argue about media representations of LGBTQ+ individuals?

  They are still under-represented in mainstream media
• What does Gauntlett suggest about the tolerance of sexual diversity in society?

  It is slowly growing
• How might unfamiliar images of diverse sexual identities affect society, according to Gauntlett?

  They may help the population become more comfortable with alternative sexual lifestyles
• In how many nations is homosexuality punishable by the death penalty?

  Over 60 nations
• What is an example of a lesbian relationship in popular media?

  Piper and Alex in the Netflix series, Orange is the New Black
• When did same-sex marriage become legal in the UK?

  In March 2014
• How did politicians react to the change in law regarding same-sex marriage?

  They welcomed the change
• How many civil partnerships had taken place in the UK since their legalization in December 2005?

  Over 60,000 civil partnerships
• How many same-sex marriages took place in the first 3 months after legalization?

  More than 1,400 same-sex marriages
• What percentage of people would refuse an invitation to a same-sex wedding, according to some surveys?

  About 1/5 of people
• What stance did the Church of England take after the change in law regarding same-sex marriage?

  They dropped their opposition
• How were gay, lesbian, and bisexual identities previously viewed in society?

  As medical disorders
• When was homosexuality listed as a mental illness in the ICD?

  In 1997
• What significant change occurred on 17th May 1990 regarding homosexuality?

  Same-sex relationships were removed from the ICD
• What does the Royal College of Psychiatrists state about the marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals?

  It can lead to harmful medical practices and discrimination
• What are the key changes in the perception of LGB identities over time?

  • Previously viewed as medical disorders
  • Listed as mental illness in ICD until 1997
  • Removed from ICD on 17th May 1990
  • Supported by research indicating normal variations of human sexuality
• What are the implications of changing social attitudes towards same-sex relationships?

  • Increased acceptance and legal recognition
  • Ongoing opposition from some religious groups
  • Impact on mental health and social adjustment for LGBTQ+ individuals