Heterosociality

a characteristic of socializing with the opposite sex predominantly

Heterosociality is a term used in sociology. It refers to social relationships between persons of the opposite sex.[1] It is the opposite of homosociality. Heterosocial interactions, or social interactions with peers of the opposite sex, may serve a number of developmental functions during adolescence.[2] These can include intimacy, friendship, and include sexual experimentation and activity.[2]

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  1. "Definition of heterosocial". Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Betty J. Braxter; Willa M. Doswell; Dianxu Ren (26 January 2011). "Another Look at Heterosocial Behaviors: One Side of the Early Intimate Sexual Behaviors Coin". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 1 March 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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