Chapter+6+Sexuality+and+Society

Homosexuality - sexual attraction to someone of the same sex. Heterosexuality - sexual attraction to someone of the other sex. Secondary sex characteristics - bodily development, apart from the genitals, that distinguishes biologically mature females and males. Homophobia - discomfort over close personal interaction with people thought to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Sexual Orientation- A person's romantic and emotional attraction to another person Sex- The biological distinciton between females and males Primary sex characteristics- The genitals, ogans used for reproduction. Bisexuality- Sexual attraction to people of both sexes Asexuality- A lack of sexual attraction to people of either sex.
 * Homosexuality is represented in Modern Family by Cameron and Mitchell. They are a gay couple that has established a long term relationship. They live together, have an adopted daughter, and show affection towards each other. They are very much attracted to one another in a sexual way.
 * Heterosexuality is also demonstrated in Modern Family with all the other characters that make up the show. Claire and Phil are a couple. Jay and Gloria are a couple, and Haley has a boyfriend. They are all attracted to the opposite sex. The rest of the characters are young and have not expressed their sexuality.
 * Several secondary sex characteristics can be found in Modern Family. Jay and Cameron's large build and Mitchell's facial hair would be examples of male secondary sex characteristics. Gloria's curvy body and chest and Claire's petite frame would be examples of female secondary sex characteristics. These characteristics all play a roll when it comes to distinguishing between males and females.
 * Jay demonstrated a slight homophobia before his son, Mitchell, came out. Originally, he was very uncomfortable with the thought of homosexuality, but gradually, as time progressed, he became more comfortable. He was able to overcome his homophobia.
 * Claire and Phil Dunphy have both an emotional and romantic attraction to one another. They show this in almost every show when one of them always says something sweet or romantic to the other.
 * Throughout the show they reference many things on how men and women are different.
 * When the Dunphy children walk in on thier parents having intercourse, they had to explain to Luke, thier youngest child, what was going on and why.
 * When Cameron is at the bar with Mitchell, he is dared to ask for a ladies number. Cameron gets a ladies number and eventually ends up hanging out with her. During this time, they also end up kissing. For a moment Cam thinks he might be bisexual.
 * Because Luke Dunphy is such a young age, he is not yet interested in romance and relationships. So he currently has no attraction to either sex.