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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Beliefs about sexual minorities are often linked to beliefs about gender.
  • The "sexuality-as-gendered" framework suggests a connection between these belief systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between friendly contact with sexual minorities and beliefs about gender.
  • To explore how interpersonal relationships influence cognitions regarding gender and sexuality.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies were conducted with a total of 860 participants.
  • Data collected on reported friendships with sexual minorities and various beliefs/attitudes.

Main Results:

  • Friendships with sexual minorities correlated with beliefs about sexual minorities.
  • These friendships also related to attitudes toward gender-nonconforming individuals, traditional gender roles, and sexism.

Conclusions:

  • The "sexuality-as-gendered" framework extends to interpersonal relationships, not just cognitions.
  • Interpersonal contact shapes broader attitudes concerning gender and sexual orientation.