Sexual Identity is not Sexual Orientation
Sexual identity is not the same as sexual orientation. The former comprises selfperception, the latter is about others and involves sexual behavior. Sexual identity forms in 5 stages: 1. Introjection of primary objects and role models, including parents, siblings, and peers; 2. Emulation of a parent (same sex or other sex). This is affected by the parentss behaviors abuse or sex aversion or sex positivity); 3. Exploration of potential sex partners of all sexes. This is coupled with identity diffusion; 4. Sublimation (a part of the socialization process): excluding certain sex partners as forbidden or inappropriate, acquisition of sexual skills and scripts; 5. Orientation: settling on a pattern of mate selection and attendant sexual behaviors. Find and Buy MOST of my BOOKS and eBOOKS in my Amazon Store:
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