orientaatiot
Orientations, or orientaatiot in Finnish, refer to enduring patterns of attraction, identity, and affiliation. In contemporary discourse the term is most often used to describe sexual and romantic life, but it can also apply to other forms of alignment or preference. An orientation is typically distinct from a person’s gender identity and from biological sex, though they may interact in complex ways across a person’s life.
Sexual orientation describes the direction of a person’s sexual attraction. Common categories include heterosexual (attracted to
Romantic orientation describes who a person desires romantic relationships with, independently of sexual attraction. Terms include
Societal and legal recognition of orientaatiot has grown in many places, with protections against discrimination and