Gender Fluidity and Native American Two Spirits

These flashcards cover key vocabulary from the lecture on gender identities and fluidity in various cultural contexts.

Terminology

The system of words used in a particular discipline or field.

Homosexuality

A sexual orientation characterized by attraction to the same sex.

Two Spirit

A term used by some Indigenous peoples to describe a person embodying both masculine and feminine spirits.

Situational Homosexuality

A concept where individuals engage in same-sex activities without identifying as homosexual.

Cultural Assimilation

The process of adopting the cultural norms of a dominant or host culture.

Coverture

A legal doctrine where a woman's legal rights and obligations are subsumed by her husband.

Hermaphrodite

An outdated term for individuals born with both male and female sexual characteristics, now referred to as intersex.

Indentured Servant

A person under contract to work for another for a specified period of time, often without pay.

Gender Fluidity

The ability to move between different gender identities, encompassing a range of gender expressions.

LGBTQ+ Rights

The movement advocating for the rights and acceptance of individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.