Exam 12: Sexuality

According to _____ theory, sexual relations are linked to other forms of stratification, and sexual violence, such as rape or sexual harassment, is the result of _____.

Identify and discuss two ways in which sexual and reproductive behavior are shaped by public policy. 

With regard to pornography in the United States, sociologists note that

From a sociological perspective, sexual behavior is purely natural.

The theoretical framework that emphasizes how sexuality contributes to the stability of society is the

In the United States, until 1972, only married people had the legal right to use birth control.

Functionalists view sexual identity as learned in the family and other social institutions and assert that unapproved sexual identities contribute to social disorder.

Which of the following statements is false with regard to abortion?

Identify two new reproductive technologies and discuss the social issues they raise.

Research indicating that sexual identity is learned suggests that

From a symbolic interactionist perspective,

_____ gives legitimacy to heterosexual behavior, but not homosexual behavior, in order to maintain complementary roles and the ideal of the nuclear family.

Functionalists argue that clear gender roles and regulating sexual behavior are good for society because they reduce instability and conflict.