Question

question 7 of 14

which statement about sexual orientation is correct?

choose an option below

sexual orientation is determined by gender identity or gender expression.

sexual orientation relates to physical, emotional, or romantic attraction to others.

sexual orientation is the same as gender identity.

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of sexual orientation

Sexual orientation refers to an individual's enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to another person (such as heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.).

Evaluate the relationship with gender identity and expression

Gender identity (one's internal sense of gender) and gender expression (how one presents gender outwardly) are distinct concepts from sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is not determined by, nor is it the same as, gender identity or gender expression.

Determine the correct statement

The second option correctly defines sexual orientation as relating to physical, emotional, or romantic attraction to others, while the other options incorrectly conflate it with gender identity or gender expression.

Answer:

• Sexual orientation is determined by gender identity or gender expression.
• Sexual orientation relates to physical, emotional, or romantic attraction to others. (Correct answer)
• Sexual orientation is the same as gender identity.