Exam 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Which of the following statements is false according to 20th-century feminism?

What excuse did Whites give for stating that African slaves had loose morals?

Which of the following led to the liberation of female sexuality in the 1960s?

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and give two examples of how someone might experience cognitive dissonance related to sexuality.

What is the name of the lesbian organization which was founded in 1955 by four lesbian couples?

The Comstock Act of 1873:

Which of the following magazines did not talk about the changing nature of sexuality in the 1960s?

Discuss the work and impact of famous American sexologists of the mid-20th century.

What best describes marriage and sexual relations in ancient Rome?

Which of the following is true regarding the Kama Sutra ?

In early Puritan communities, all of the following were true EXCEPT:

The women's suffrage movement has struggled for women:

What were two important events that set the stage for the sexual revolution between the 1920s and 1960s? Describe what each contributed to ideas and values about sexuality.

According to the text, most of sexuality is:

In early Puritan culture, the practice of bundling referred to:

During the Victorian era, women consulted their doctors to learn how to sexually please their husbands.

How did prehistoric changes in our posture influence human sexuality?

In early Chinese culture, what was TRUE related to the practice of polygamy?

How did slaves try to protect their few social freedoms from Whites?

During the Victorian Era, many women complained to their physicians about miscellaneous gynecological problems. Physicians determined that those problems were due to pelvic hyperemia, or "genital congestion."