Question

Explain what exactly these terms mean I have to write an essay on these but the compulsory is confusing me

Compulsory heterosexuality

Compulsory sexuality

Compuslory monogamy

Answer 1

Answer

• Compulsory heterosexuality

Compulsory heterosexuality states that heterosexuality is normal and universal as women and men are innately attracted to each other both emotionally and sexually. Compulsory heterosexuality leads to discrimination against homosexuals and it shows intolerance towards men who are not hetrosexual and lesbians in society. It leads to discrimination because, under this term,  men have the power to control all aspects of women's lives, including their sexuality, childbirth, safety, physical movement and even the basic human right that is, access to knowledge.

• Compulsory sexuality

Compulsory sexuality differs from the general term sexuality as it is not something that is discovered from within. Compulsory sexuality is a term which states, that "you must have sex" and "you should have sex". The main definition of Compulsory sexuality is that "Compulsory sexuality’ refers to a set of social attitudes, institutions, and practices which hold and enforce the belief that everyone should have or want to have frequent sex (of a socially approved kind)" [LISA]. Compulsory sexuality differs from the general term sexuality as it is not something that is discovered from within. Compulsory sexuality is a term which states, that "you must have sex" and "you should have sex".

• Compulsory monogamy

Compulsory monogamy is the assumption that people are not only heterosexual but are and want to be in monogamous relationships. Compulsory Monogamy is a simple system of society which ensures that men get the power to control women. According to this, men have the power to control women's reproductive power.