Question 1

In the context of gender and sexuality, which of the following is a perspective presented by symbolic interactionists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreed-on sexual norms contribute to a society's order and stability. 
B)  Women and men have distinct roles that ensure a family's and society's survival. 
C)  The social construction of sexuality varies across cultures because of societal norms and values. 
D)  Gender roles give men power to control women's lives. 
E)  Women's inequality reflects their historical and current domination by men, especially in the workplace. 
A)  Agreed-on sexual norms contribute to a society's order and stability. 
B)  Women and men have distinct roles that ensure a family's and society's survival. 
C)  The social construction of sexuality varies across cultures because of societal norms and values. 
D)  Gender roles give men power to control women's lives. 
E)  Women's inequality reflects their historical and current domination by men, especially in the workplace.

Question 2

Briefly explain the four types of sexual orientations.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The four basic types

Question 3

Worldwide variation in the context of gender inequality and sexual oppression shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior is learned, not innate. 
B)  genetic mutation is the most significant factor in determining behavior. 
C)  social and cultural norms are not strong enough to overcome inherent human tendencies. 
D)  gender inequality is widespread in Third World countries. 
E)  religion breeds discrimination. 
A)  behavior is learned, not innate. 
B)  genetic mutation is the most significant factor in determining behavior. 
C)  social and cultural norms are not strong enough to overcome inherent human tendencies. 
D)  gender inequality is widespread in Third World countries. 
E)  religion breeds discrimination.

Question 4

Claudia resigned from her job when she was expecting a child. She now stays at home looking after her baby and provides moral support to her husband. According to functionalists, Claudia plays a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  influential role 
B)  contributory role 
C)  expressive role 
D)  dominant role 
E)  instrumental role 
A)  influential role 
B)  contributory role 
C)  expressive role 
D)  dominant role 
E)  instrumental role

Question 5

Smith was born with male genitals. However, he wears makeup, earrings, skirts, tops, and heels although these are not associated with his sex. From the information given in this scenario, we can conclude that Smith is most likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  genderqueer. 
B)  lesbian. 
C)  transsexual. 
D)  intersexual. 
E)  cross-dresser. 
A)  genderqueer. 
B)  lesbian. 
C)  transsexual. 
D)  intersexual. 
E)  cross-dresser.

Question 6

In the context of gender and sexuality, what are the limitations of the functionalist theory?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Critics fault functio

Question 7

Which of the following country's parliament recently banned lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) relationships and forbade distributing material on gay rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia 
B)  China 
C)  Saudi Arabia 
D)  Indonesia 
E)  Afghanistan 
A)  Russia 
B)  China 
C)  Saudi Arabia 
D)  Indonesia 
E)  Afghanistan

Question 8

On a physical level, a legal abortion in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks):

Accepted Answer

A)  can cause minor discomfort for several months. 
B)  can endanger the mother's life. 
C)  is the same as killing a newborn baby. 
D)  does not require the mother's informed consent. 
E)  is safer than continuing a pregnancy. 
A)  can cause minor discomfort for several months. 
B)  can endanger the mother's life. 
C)  is the same as killing a newborn baby. 
D)  does not require the mother's informed consent. 
E)  is safer than continuing a pregnancy.

Question 9

Angela is a medical student. Her views on abortion are the same as a strong majority of Americans. This implies that:

Accepted Answer

A)  she wants to keep it legal. 
B)  she wants it to be made illegal in all cases. 
C)  she believes the choice should be left with the mother. 
D)  she supports it only if the reason is a health issue. 
E)  she supports it only if it is carried out in the first trimester. 
A)  she wants to keep it legal. 
B)  she wants it to be made illegal in all cases. 
C)  she believes the choice should be left with the mother. 
D)  she supports it only if the reason is a health issue. 
E)  she supports it only if it is carried out in the first trimester.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true in the context of gender, family life, and work conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mothers are four times more likely to do home repairs and maintenance than fathers. 
B)  Women do more housework than they used to. 
C)  There are gender differences in parenting tasks. 
D)  Mothers tend to do more of the enjoyable tasks than fathers. 
E)  Fathers do most of the daily tasks like picking children up from school or day care and feeding, bathing, and putting them to bed than mothers. 
A)  Mothers are four times more likely to do home repairs and maintenance than fathers. 
B)  Women do more housework than they used to. 
C)  There are gender differences in parenting tasks. 
D)  Mothers tend to do more of the enjoyable tasks than fathers. 
E)  Fathers do most of the daily tasks like picking children up from school or day care and feeding, bathing, and putting them to bed than mothers.

Question 11

Define gender.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Gender refers to lear

Question 12

The United States ranks 20th on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) score.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The United States ranks _____ in women's political leadership.

Accepted Answer

A)  2nd 
B)  80th 
C)  23rd 
D)  64th 
E)  10th 
A)  2nd 
B)  80th 
C)  23rd 
D)  64th 
E)  10th

Question 14

Define same-sex marriages, and state the benefits to which same-sex couples are entitled.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Same-sex marriage is

Question 15

David, during a tour of Asian countries, witnessed honor killing in a village in Pakistan. Which of the following statements describes this term?

Accepted Answer

A)  The killing of an animal, as sacrifice, for a religious ritual 
B)  The offering of a child, as sacrifice, as part of a religious ritual to ensure continued prosperity of the family 
C)  The killing of a woman after her husband's death 
D)  The murder of a girl child because she is considered a financial burden 
E)  The murder of a family member who has shamed the family by being a rape victim 
A)  The killing of an animal, as sacrifice, for a religious ritual 
B)  The offering of a child, as sacrifice, as part of a religious ritual to ensure continued prosperity of the family 
C)  The killing of a woman after her husband's death 
D)  The murder of a girl child because she is considered a financial burden 
E)  The murder of a family member who has shamed the family by being a rape victim

Question 16

Elaborate on gender pay gap.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The overall income di

Question 17

Comment on the greater acceptance of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people (LGBT) in current times.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Numerous municipal ju

Question 18

Women are more likely than men to be hired if they earn doctoral degrees in male-dominated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify a key point about gender and sexuality made by feminists.

Accepted Answer

A)  Women's inequality reflects their historical and current domination by men, especially in the workplace. 
B)  The social construction of sexuality varies across cultures because of societal norms and values. 
C)  Agreed-on sexual norms contribute to a society's order and stability. 
D)  Gender is a social construction that emerges and is reinforced through everyday interactions. 
E)  Women and men have distinct roles that ensure a family's and society's survival. 
A)  Women's inequality reflects their historical and current domination by men, especially in the workplace. 
B)  The social construction of sexuality varies across cultures because of societal norms and values. 
C)  Agreed-on sexual norms contribute to a society's order and stability. 
D)  Gender is a social construction that emerges and is reinforced through everyday interactions. 
E)  Women and men have distinct roles that ensure a family's and society's survival.

Question 20

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) was an ancient practice which is no longer in effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the context of gender and sexuality, which of the following is a perspective presented by symbolic interactionists?

Briefly explain the four types of sexual orientations.

Worldwide variation in the context of gender inequality and sexual oppression shows that:

Claudia resigned from her job when she was expecting a child. She now stays at home looking after her baby and provides moral support to her husband. According to functionalists, Claudia plays a(n) _____.

Smith was born with male genitals. However, he wears makeup, earrings, skirts, tops, and heels although these are not associated with his sex. From the information given in this scenario, we can conclude that Smith is most likely a(n):

In the context of gender and sexuality, what are the limitations of the functionalist theory?

Which of the following country's parliament recently banned lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) relationships and forbade distributing material on gay rights?

On a physical level, a legal abortion in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks):

Angela is a medical student. Her views on abortion are the same as a strong majority of Americans. This implies that:

Which of the following statements is true in the context of gender, family life, and work conflicts?

Define gender.

The United States ranks 20th on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) score.

The United States ranks _____ in women's political leadership.

Define same-sex marriages, and state the benefits to which same-sex couples are entitled.

David, during a tour of Asian countries, witnessed honor killing in a village in Pakistan. Which of the following statements describes this term?

Elaborate on gender pay gap.

Comment on the greater acceptance of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people (LGBT) in current times.

Women are more likely than men to be hired if they earn doctoral degrees in male-dominated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.

Identify a key point about gender and sexuality made by feminists.

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) was an ancient practice which is no longer in effect.

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Exam 9: Gender and Sexuality

In the context of gender and sexuality, which of the following is a perspective presented by symbolic interactionists?

Briefly explain the four types of sexual orientations.

Worldwide variation in the context of gender inequality and sexual oppression shows that:

Claudia resigned from her job when she was expecting a child. She now stays at home looking after her baby and provides moral support to her husband. According to functionalists, Claudia plays a(n) _____.

Smith was born with male genitals. However, he wears makeup, earrings, skirts, tops, and heels although these are not associated with his sex. From the information given in this scenario, we can conclude that Smith is most likely a(n):

In the context of gender and sexuality, what are the limitations of the functionalist theory?

Which of the following country's parliament recently banned lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) relationships and forbade distributing material on gay rights?

On a physical level, a legal abortion in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks):

Angela is a medical student. Her views on abortion are the same as a strong majority of Americans. This implies that:

Which of the following statements is true in the context of gender, family life, and work conflicts?

Define gender.

The United States ranks 20th on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) score.

The United States ranks _____ in women's political leadership.

Define same-sex marriages, and state the benefits to which same-sex couples are entitled.

David, during a tour of Asian countries, witnessed honor killing in a village in Pakistan. Which of the following statements describes this term?

Elaborate on gender pay gap.

Comment on the greater acceptance of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people (LGBT) in current times.

Women are more likely than men to be hired if they earn doctoral degrees in male-dominated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.

Identify a key point about gender and sexuality made by feminists.

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) was an ancient practice which is no longer in effect.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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