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Encyclopedia > Sexual preference

The term sexual preference encompasses heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual desire. It was used in the 20th century by gay rights advocates who sought to promote the view that each person should have the right to seek out the partner they prefer, whether of the opposite sex, the same sex, or both sexes. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Sexual orientation describes the direction of an individuals sexuality, often in relation to their own sex or gender. ... Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... The gay rights movement is a collection of loosely aligned civil rights groups, human rights groups, support groups and political activists seeking acceptance, tolerance and equality for non-heterosexual, (homosexual, bisexual), and transgender people - despite the fact that it is typically referred to as the gay rights movement, members also...


Later, gay rights advocates preferred the term sexual orientation to avoid the connotation that homosexuality and heterosexuality were matters of "preference" or lifestyle choices, since they viewed them as inherent and unchangeable (Since it became commonly, though not universally, believed among them that homosexuality was something one might be born with). Sexual orientation describes the direction of an individuals sexuality, often in relation to their own sex or gender. ...


"Sexual orientation" is the term recommended by the Associated Press stylebook when used in print. The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ... A slightly outdated edition of the Stylebook The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, usually simply called the AP Stylebook and nicknamed the journalists bible, is the primary guide of style and usage for most newspapers and newsmagazines in the United States. ...


For further details see sexual orientation. Sexual orientation describes the direction of an individuals sexuality, often in relation to their own sex or gender. ...


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Brain differences in sheep linked to sexual partner preference (521 words)
A total of 27 sheep were studied: nine rams that preferred to mate with males, eight rams that preferred to mate with females, and ten ewes.
Research was focused on the preoptic hypothalamus, a region of the brain known to be involved in sexual behaviors and partner preferences; researchers identified a group of neurons there called the sexually dimorphic nucleus.
The sexually dimorphic nucleus was measured by examining the extent and level of expression of aromatase, a key enzyme in a hormonal pathway that is involved in the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics.
APA Style | Removing Bias in Language: Sexuality (2181 words)
Referring to sexual and intimate emotional partners by both male and female pronouns (e.g., "the adolescent males were asked about the age at which they first had a male or female sexual partner").
Using sexual terminology that is relevant to lesbians and gay men as well as bisexual and heterosexual people (e.g., "when did you first engage in sexual activity?" rather than "when did you first have sexual intercourse?").
Avoiding the assumption that pregnancy may result from sexual activity (e.g., "it is recommended that women attending the clinic who currently are engaging in sexual activity with men be given oral contraceptives" instead of "it is recommended that women who attend the clinic be given oral contraceptives").
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