Cultural Transmission Theory: A Study Of Oedipal Conflict

CHAPTER 2

THEORETIKAL FRAMEWORK

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Sigmund Frued and his followers claimed that gender identity and the adoption of sex typed behaviors are the result of an Oedipal Conflict that emerges between the ages of three and six of a child. The children discover the genital differences between the sexes. Unlike Frued and his followers based on the Cultural Transmission Theory, the gender identities and behaviors is not the product of Oedipal Conflict but a gradual process of learning that begins infancy. Bandura et al (1973) suggested that adults like parents should shape a child behavior by supporting and encouraging responses that their children should think in particular and appropriate ones (Hughes and Kroehler, 2009).

Although the term is new, discussions about it is sexuality in general, and same-sex attraction in particular. Since the history of cultural understandings of same-sex attraction is relevant to the philosophical issues raised by those understandings, it is necessary to review briefly some of the social history of homosexuality. Arising out of this history is the idea of natural law and some interpretations of that law as forbidding homosexual sex. References to natural law still play an important role in contemporary debates about homosexuality in religion, politics, and even courtrooms. Finally, perhaps the most significant recent social change involving homosexuality is the emergence of the gay liberation movement in the West (Zalta,

Confirmation often starts during puberty with feelings of being dissimilar. Many gay or lesbian teens have said that they began to sense something different about themselves early in their life and sometimes it is either at the age of four or five. It is common for gay or lesbian teens to feel scared or nervous during this stage. Just remember that children who feel loved and accepted for who they are have a much easier time. Instead of just feeling unique, young people begin to wonder if they might be a gay or lesbian. Section on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Health and Wellness (2015) states that teens may accept that they are gay or lesbian, but they are not ready to start sharing this information with anyone yet . It may be quick and easy for some but it is more difficult for others. Teens may look for clues on how the people feel about their gender identity and sexual orientation. Society has become more open and accepting of gay or lesbian individuals. Teens feel secure enough in who they are and share that information with loved ones. It takes courage and strength for a young person to share who they are inside, especially for teens who are unsure of how their families will