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1. This chapter provides an in-depth explanation of sexuality and sexual orientation, from sexual identity to development of sexuality to the theoretical perspective of sexuality and sexual orientation. Define the terms “sex” and “gender” and then read the article www.medicaldaily.com/what-difference-between-transsexual-and-transgender-facebooks-new-version-its-complicated-271389. Using evidence from both the text and the article, explain, in your own words, the difference between an individual who is transgender and an individual who is transsexual.
2. The text references the term “homosexual” or “homosexuality” to be offensive and outdated. Read www.nytimes.com/2014/03/23/fashion/gays-lesbians-the-term-homosexual.html?_r=3 and explain why the term is considered offensive. Which terms are considered less offensive today? How have the ideas of sexuality and sexual orientation changed over time?