Learning about Sexual Identity Development

So you're studying sexual identity development, or something related to it. Maybe you're learning about heterosexism or homophobia. Find answers to frequently asked questions here:

What is sexual identity development? What are the major scientific theories? What sort of research in this area has been done?

What's the difference between someone's sex and their gender? Aren't they the same thing?

I know a gay guy who says he's not gay, he's queer. What's the difference?

My sexual identity doesn't fit the categories of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or straight. What am I?

What is Queer Theory?

What is heterosexism, heteronormativity, and homophobia?

What is biphobia?

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