Nonverbal Gendered Cues as Accurate Signals of Sexual Orientation.

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Title: Nonverbal Gendered Cues as Accurate Signals of Sexual Orientation.
Authors: Henry, P. J.1 (AUTHOR) pj.henry@nyu.edu
Source: Sex Roles. Nov2024, Vol. 90 Issue 11, p1483-1505. 23p.
Subject Terms: Nonverbal cues, Sexual orientation, Gender nonconformity, Face, Human voice, Human mechanics, Human body composition
Abstract: This paper integrates evidence across a range of research programs to make the case that gender nonconformity and sexual orientation are interconnected in a way that reflects a degree of reality. One body of research concerns the accurate judgments of sexual orientation of adult targets based on nonverbal gendered cues, focusing on targets' spontaneous presentation of the self that includes cues from body shape, movement, the face, and the voice. A second body of research examines the perceived gender atypicality of child targets who later come out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) in adulthood. This research points to growing evidence concerning the reality of gender atypicality for members of the LGB community on the aggregate. The scope of this reality, as well as implications for the LGB community, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This paper integrates evidence across a range of research programs to make the case that gender nonconformity and sexual orientation are interconnected in a way that reflects a degree of reality. One body of research concerns the accurate judgments of sexual orientation of adult targets based on nonverbal gendered cues, focusing on targets' spontaneous presentation of the self that includes cues from body shape, movement, the face, and the voice. A second body of research examines the perceived gender atypicality of child targets who later come out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) in adulthood. This research points to growing evidence concerning the reality of gender atypicality for members of the LGB community on the aggregate. The scope of this reality, as well as implications for the LGB community, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:03600025
DOI:10.1007/s11199-024-01527-5