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fandomhigh2013-02-01 09:56 am
screwyoumarvel) wrote in fandomhigh2013-02-01 09:56 am
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Sex Ed, Friday, Period 2
"Good morning, everyone," Steve said to the class once they were assembled today. "Thor unfortunately can't be with us today due to his player being almost done with school FOREVER other commitments, so you'll just have to make do with just me again." Such a tragedy. "Today we'll be talking about sexual orientation.
"Now, this is rather a complicated subject, and not one that I'm going to claim to represent all aspects of in one lecture. Sexual orientation, from heterosexuality, or attraction to the opposite gender, to homosexuality, attraction to the same gender, exist along a continuum with bisexuality of varying degrees. This is sometimes measured along a scale called the Kinsey Scale, after Dr. Alfred Kinsey, a famous researcher. Some people may also be asexual, which refers to having no sexual attraction to anyone, or interest in sex at all. These are all perfectly normal," Steve said, giving the class an intensely serious look to make sure they understood him. "It is also perfectly normal to experience some uncertainty or confusion about your orientation, especially in your teens, but in adulthood, as well.
"Some people and groups may claim that sexuality is a choice, or that some sexual identities are 'wrong.' These people are ignorant and wrong," he said bluntly. "If you happen to share such opinions, it may hurt to be told that, but I'm sorry, but you're wrong, and bigotry has no place in my classroom.
"If anyone would like to share with the class where they fall on the Kinsey Scale, they're welcome to do so, but if you don't feel like speaking, that is, of course, fine, as well. Are there any questions?"
"Now, this is rather a complicated subject, and not one that I'm going to claim to represent all aspects of in one lecture. Sexual orientation, from heterosexuality, or attraction to the opposite gender, to homosexuality, attraction to the same gender, exist along a continuum with bisexuality of varying degrees. This is sometimes measured along a scale called the Kinsey Scale, after Dr. Alfred Kinsey, a famous researcher. Some people may also be asexual, which refers to having no sexual attraction to anyone, or interest in sex at all. These are all perfectly normal," Steve said, giving the class an intensely serious look to make sure they understood him. "It is also perfectly normal to experience some uncertainty or confusion about your orientation, especially in your teens, but in adulthood, as well.
"Some people and groups may claim that sexuality is a choice, or that some sexual identities are 'wrong.' These people are ignorant and wrong," he said bluntly. "If you happen to share such opinions, it may hurt to be told that, but I'm sorry, but you're wrong, and bigotry has no place in my classroom.
"If anyone would like to share with the class where they fall on the Kinsey Scale, they're welcome to do so, but if you don't feel like speaking, that is, of course, fine, as well. Are there any questions?"
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