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[1] [2] The term helps define the "concept of what is the norm and how a particular group is different from that norm". [3] Non-heterosexual is used in feminist and gender studies fields as well as general academic literature to help differentiate between sexual identities chosen, prescribed and simply assumed, with varying understanding of ...
Literal usage confers meaning to words, in the sense of the meaning words have by themselves, [8] for example as defined in a dictionary. It maintains a consistent meaning regardless of the context, [9] with the intended meaning of a phrase corresponding exactly to the meaning of its individual words. [10]
While not all plain language practitioners and scholars agree that "Plain language is a civil right", as the motto for the US-based Center for Plain Language declares, many practitioners agree that using plain language is part of ethical action, such as being responsive, respectful, honest, truthful and fair.
Heteroflexibility is a form of a sexual orientation or situational sexual behavior characterized by minimal homosexual activity in an otherwise primarily heterosexual orientation, which may or may not distinguish it from bisexuality. [1] It has been characterized as "mostly straight". [2]
The plain meaning rule attempts to guide courts faced with litigation that turns on the meaning of a term not defined by the statute, or on that of a word found within a definition itself. According to the plain meaning rule, absent a contrary definition within the statute, words must be given their plain, ordinary and literal meaning.
A straight couple. Heterosexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction or sexual behavior between people of the opposite sex or gender.As a sexual orientation, heterosexuality is "an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions" to people of the opposite sex.
A sign in Taytay Church, Philippines, encouraging churchgoers to practice honesty. Honesty is valued in many ethnic and religious cultures. [1] " Honesty is the best policy" is a proverb of Edwin Sandys, while the quote "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" is attributed to Thomas Jefferson, as used in a letter to Nathaniel Macon. [2]
Demisexuality is a term used to describe individuals who do not experience primary sexual attraction [3] – a type of attraction that is based on immediately observable characteristics such as appearance or smell, and is experienced immediately after first encounter. [1]