Gender and sexual identity categories often fail to capture the full range of experiences of individuals, which can lead to the group’s over-homogenisation. The master thesis examines diversity within cisgender and heterosexual people, with a focus on challenging
assumptions about the binary and homogeneity of identity categories. At the same time, the thesis examines the usefulness of interviews based on Sexual Configurations Theory (SCT; van Anders, 2015), from the perspective of exploring diversity in the majority population and from the perspective of critical reflection on one’s own social position. The work examines gender and sexuality in majority populations, due to the fact that a wholesome understanding of gender and sexuality requires the study of the problem on everyone, not just on minorities. Data was collected through structured interviews, including SCT diagrams as a research tool. The analysis was carried out following the principles of Reflexive Thematic Analysis. The sample was based on an intersectional approach and consisted of 10 young cisgender heterosexual subjects aged between 18 and 31 years. The findings of the study suggest significant gender and sexual diversity among cisgender heterosexuals. Gender diversity was expressed in perceptions of gender and experiences of masculinity and femininity, while in the area of sexuality, they were manifested in determining the boundaries of heterosexuality and in the attitudes towards monogamy. Gender and sexuality were conceived as an interplay of personal circumstances and socio-cultural factors, where the intersectional framework proved to be useful. The usefulness of the interview was seen in moving beyond binary identities markers and as an educational tool. Usefulness in terms of critical reflection on one's own social privilege, however, requires elaboration and additional ethical considerations.
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