Translation is a major obstacle when comparing different cultures. Many English terms lack equivalents in other languages, while concepts and words from other languages fail to be reflected in the English language. Translation and vocabulary obstacles are not limited to the English language. Language can force individuals to identify with a label that may or may not accurately reflect their true sexual orientation. Language can also be used to signal sexual orientation to others. The meaning of words referencing categories of sexual orientation are negotiated in the mass media in relation to social organization. New words may be brought into use to describe new terms or better describe complex interpretations of sexual orientation. Other words may pick up new layers or meaning. For example, the heterosexual Spanish terms marido and mujer for "husband" and "wife", respectively, have recently been replaced in Spain by the gender-neutral terms cónyuges or consortes meaning "spouses". COUNT 8
QSN1 What tends to be a major obstacle when comparing cultures? ANS1 Translation QSN2 What can force individuals to identify with a label that may not reflect true orientation? ANS2 Language QSN3 Where are the meanings of words negotiated? ANS3 mass media QSN4 What can be brought into play to describe interpretations of sexual orientation? ANS4 New words QSN5 What is a major hurdle when studying different cultures? ANS5 Translation QSN6 Why does translation cause such issues among different cultures? ANS6 English terms lack equivalents in other languages, while concepts and words from other languages fail to be reflected in the English language. QSN7 What problems can arise due to translation issues? ANS7 can force individuals to identify with a label that may or may not accurately reflect their true sexual orientation QSN8 What can be used to signal sexual idenitys to others? ANS8 Language