1.1 Human Sexuality

• In Christianity, sexuality is generally viewed as a gift from God, but only within the context of marriage
• Buddhism emphasizes the importance of celibacy and restraint
• What is one key way families shape sexual values according to the material?

  Parental attitudes
• What role do family dynamics play in shaping sexual understanding?

  They significantly influence it
• Match the family influence with its impact on sexual values:

  Parental Attitudes ↔️ Influence views on LGBTQ+ identities

  Family Discussions ↔️ Shape perspectives on relationships

  Cultural/Religious Beliefs ↔️ Uphold teachings on sexual behavior

  Modeling Relationships ↔️ Influence future relationship dynamics
• What is Christianity's general view on sexuality within marriage?

  A gift from God
• What do some Buddhist teachings view sexuality as?

  A distraction from enlightenment
• The family environment, parental beliefs, and family dynamics can significantly influence how a person understands and expresses their sexuality
• What does human sexuality encompass?

  Orientation, identity, behavior, attraction
• Hinduism has diverse views on sexuality, with some traditions being more conservative
• Asian cultures often emphasize maintaining traditional gender roles and family structures
• What are the fundamental components of human sexuality according to the material?

  Orientation, identity, behavior, attraction
• What does Islam consider homosexuality according to the material?

  Haram
• How do cultural attitudes towards sexuality vary across different societies?

  Widely
• Open communication about sexuality within the family can shape a child's perspectives
• Parents' views on topics like premarital sex and LGBTQ+ identities often get passed down to their children
• Individuals may develop sexual perspectives that differ from their family's views.


  True
• In Islam, homosexuality is considered forbidden.


  True
• Colonization often suppressed traditional indigenous views on sexuality.


  True
• Match the family influence with its impact on sexual values:

  Parental Attitudes ↔️ Views on topics like premarital sex

  Family Discussions ↔️ Open communication about sexuality

  Cultural/Religious Beliefs ↔️ Teachings about appropriate behavior

  Modeling Relationships ↔️ Influences future relationship dynamics
• The way parents model romantic relationships can influence a child's future relationship dynamics
• Match the religion with its perspective on sexuality:

  Christianity ↔️ Sexuality within marriage is acceptable

  Islam ↔️ Sexuality within heterosexual marriage

  Hinduism ↔️ Diverse views, some conservative

  Buddhism ↔️ Emphasizes celibacy or restraint
• Some Buddhist teachings view sexuality as a distraction from spiritual enlightenment.

  True
• Many indigenous cultures historically accepted diverse sexualities beyond the male-female binary.


  True
• Hinduism has a single unified view on sexuality.

  False
• Colonization has often suppressed traditional indigenous views on sexuality.

  True
• Steps in the process of sexual socialization within a family:

  1️⃣ Parental attitudes influence children's views

  2️⃣ Family discussions shape perspectives

  3️⃣ Cultural and religious beliefs are upheld

  4️⃣ Parents model relationship dynamics
• Open communication about sexuality within the family shapes perspectives positively.


  True
• Human sexuality encompasses orientation, identity, behavior, and attraction
• Hinduism has diverse views on sexuality, with some traditions being more conservative and others more accepting
• Parents' attitudes on gender roles often get passed down to their children
• Parents' views on LGBTQ+ identities often get passed down to children.

  True
• Individuals may develop sexual values that differ from their family's views as they mature.


  True
• In Christianity, premarital sex is often seen as sinful
• What is a common cultural attitude towards sexuality in Western societies?

  Open and accepting
• Key factors that shape sexual values within families:

  1️⃣ Parental Attitudes

  2️⃣ Family Discussions

  3️⃣ Cultural/Religious Beliefs

  4️⃣ Modeling Relationships