Hookup Culture: Sex, Power, & Culture in the U.S.

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to the lecture on hookup culture, exploring the intersections of sex, power, and societal norms.

Objectification

The process of treating a person as an object, lacking internal life and humanity.

Spectating

Concern about one's appearance that can diminish sexual desire and pleasure.

Orgasm Gap

The disparity in orgasm frequency between heterosexual cisgender men and women.

Erotic Marketplace

A cultural system assigning sexual value to individuals based on societal norms.

Fetishization

Viewing members of a subordinated group in a stereotypical manner that objectifies them.

Intersectional Approach

Understanding how various social locations like race and class intersect to shape norms and power.

Hidden Curriculum

The unintended lessons learned through the social environment rather than formal education.

Cultural Context

The environment that influences individuals' sexual behavior and beliefs.

Physical Appearance Standards

Social norms dictating attractiveness, often tied to power and value in relationships.

Heteronormativity

The assumption that heterosexual relationships are the norm, marginalizing other orientations.

“Liberated” Sexual Culture?

A sexual culture that emerges in the absence of exploitation and oppression.