Exam 3: How Do Disciplines Outside Sociology Study Gender Some Additional Theoretical Approaches

Sex difference research falls within a social constructionist theoretical perspective.

Define the concept, "meta-narrative". What is a meta-narrative with respect to gender? How would the perspectives on meta-narratives differ between a sex difference researcher and a queer theorist?

Despite the longstanding efforts of the gay and lesbian rights movement, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) continues to list homosexuality as a psychological disorder.

Which of the following is a criticism of sex difference research?

Which theory posits that the postcolonial world can reap benefits from following the economic, political, and social lead of the developed world?

Queer theorists recognize that heterosexuality is biologically determined.

_________research is invested in identiciation rather than explanation.

According to Foucault, _____________led to a new kind of disciplinary power rather than an increase in personal freedom.

One impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples was the loss of communal land to colonial authorities. One effect was that________.

Postmodernism is a theoretical orientation that praises and builds upon the advancements of the Enlightment.

Ecofeminism asserts that marginalized racial and ethnic groups are often associated with being closer to nature and therefore more animalistic.

In contrast to sociology, psychology focuses on how ______.

Research on the variations in math and science test scores of boys and girls is an example of which kind of research?

Researchers Maccoby and Jacklin found that women are generally better at interpreting facial expressions, while men have a higher aptitude for physical aim. The psychological interpretation of these finds suggests that these differences _______.

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is an example of a ______.

______ is defined as the continuum of cooperative relations between people of the same gender, ranging from homosexual intimacy to same-sex friendships.

Postmodernist theorists within the queer theory tradition argue that there is a universal and comprehensive experience of homosexual identity.

Gender and Development (GAD) theory primarily questions which of the following?

Which of the following is an example of the impact that colonization had on the gender systems of colonized peoples?

Colonialism is defined as the assumption of power over nations or communities that have economic, political and cultural privileges.