Question

chapter 8. gender
8.5. analyze historical and contextual interpretations of sexuality.
identify the reasons why adrienne rich refers to sexuality as a “political institution.”
reason(s)
because sexuality has a role in how many citizens vote
because “compulsory heterosexuality” is enforced through a set of shared norms
because governmental employees consider heterosexual families as the norm when crafting policy
because the typical arrangement of heterosexual households supports the economic system of the united states
not reason(s)

Explanation:

Adrienne Rich's view of sexuality as a "political institution" is based on societal norms and structures. "Compulsory heterosexuality" being enforced through shared norms shows how sexuality is regulated by social - political means. When governmental employees consider heterosexual families as the norm in policy - making, it reflects the political influence of a particular sexual - family model. Also, the typical heterosexual household arrangement supporting the economic system ties sexuality (in the form of family structure) to the political - economic framework. However, sexuality having a role in how many citizens vote is not a direct reason related to her concept of sexuality as a political institution in the context of her work.

Answer:

Reason(s):

• because "compulsory heterosexuality" is enforced through a set of shared norms
• because governmental employees consider heterosexual families as the norm when crafting policy
• because the typical arrangement of heterosexual households supports the economic system of the United States

Not Reason(s):

• because sexuality has a role in how many citizens vote