Question 1

According to Freud, how do girls change when they realize they don't have a penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  They develop a sense of superiority. 
B)  They start thinking about boys their own age. 
C)  They look to be their mother's favourite. 
D)  They develop a feminine personality. 
A)  They develop a sense of superiority. 
B)  They start thinking about boys their own age. 
C)  They look to be their mother's favourite. 
D)  They develop a feminine personality.

Question 2

According to the text, which of the following is a critique of essentialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Essentialists include historical and cultural variability in their analysis. 
B)  Essentialists employ rigorous and reliable research techniques. 
C)  Essentialists focus on variations within gender groups. 
D)  Essentialists ignore the fact that gender differences are declining. 
A)  Essentialists include historical and cultural variability in their analysis. 
B)  Essentialists employ rigorous and reliable research techniques. 
C)  Essentialists focus on variations within gender groups. 
D)  Essentialists ignore the fact that gender differences are declining.

Question 3

One night a young boy has an opportunity to catch a glimpse of his mother undressing through a slim crack in her bedroom door and he gets an erection. Thereafter he has erotic fantasies about his mother. Which of the following theorists would classify this as an important stage of sexual development?

Accepted Answer

A)  a Freudian theorist 
B)  a culturalist theorist 
C)  an essentialist theorist 
D)  a constructivist theorist 
A)  a Freudian theorist 
B)  a culturalist theorist 
C)  an essentialist theorist 
D)  a constructivist theorist

Question 4

According to social constructionists, which historical event contributed to gender inequality?

Accepted Answer

A)  the convergence of politics and religion 
B)  men's work moving out of the home 
C)  agriculture conducted with a simple hoe 
D)  feuds between families within a single village 
A)  the convergence of politics and religion 
B)  men's work moving out of the home 
C)  agriculture conducted with a simple hoe 
D)  feuds between families within a single village

Question 5

According to the text, which of the following major industries spawned the "cult of thinness"?

Accepted Answer

A)  pornography 
B)  cosmetic surgery 
C)  the Internet 
D)  romance novels 
A)  pornography 
B)  cosmetic surgery 
C)  the Internet 
D)  romance novels

Question 6

Some sociologists argue that there is an assumption of compulsory heterosexuality in our society. Describe and explain compulsory heterosexuality and some of its negative implications.

Accepted Answer

Compulsory heterosexuality refers to the

Question 7

What does the text conclude about the statistic that one in ten North Americans is homosexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  This view is an oversimplification and depends on how it's measured. 
B)  Research shows as many as 20 percent of the population are gay. 
C)  Research has over-reported the numbers of homosexuals in North America. 
D)  This is considered a generally accurate statistic with some slight variations. 
A)  This view is an oversimplification and depends on how it's measured. 
B)  Research shows as many as 20 percent of the population are gay. 
C)  Research has over-reported the numbers of homosexuals in North America. 
D)  This is considered a generally accurate statistic with some slight variations.

Question 8

A teenage boy steals magazines from his father's dresser drawer and uses the images of naked women to stimulate himself and masturbate. What term is used by sociologists to define this activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  eroticism 
B)  paraphilia 
C)  sexuality 
D)  pornography 
A)  eroticism 
B)  paraphilia 
C)  sexuality 
D)  pornography

Question 9

According to the text, what situation contributes to a woman's risk of workplace harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  when relatively young, powerless women work in a male-dominated workplace 
B)  when women in nonprofessional jobs are supervised by other women 
C)  when husbands do not support wives working outside the home 
D)  just by going to work, a woman's risk of harassment goes up exponentially 
A)  when relatively young, powerless women work in a male-dominated workplace 
B)  when women in nonprofessional jobs are supervised by other women 
C)  when husbands do not support wives working outside the home 
D)  just by going to work, a woman's risk of harassment goes up exponentially

Question 10

A significant proportion of people aged 70 years and over say they engage in sexual activity at least once a week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Homosexual couples are a major reason for the decline in family values today. They should not be allowed to raise children." While many will know that this statement is wrong, it is a reflection of a social phenomenon that still exists today. What is that social phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination based on heterosexual assumptions 
B)  discrimination based on reproductive values 
C)  discrimination based on gender scripts 
D)  discrimination based on sexual pluralism 
A)  discrimination based on heterosexual assumptions 
B)  discrimination based on reproductive values 
C)  discrimination based on gender scripts 
D)  discrimination based on sexual pluralism

Question 12

Explain the difference between transgendered persons and transsexuals.

Accepted Answer

People are transgendered when their gend

Question 13

According to the text, what types of men are most likely to report having engaged in acts of sexual aggression towards women?

Accepted Answer

A)  men who are unmarried 
B)  men who are married 
C)  men who are unattractive 
D)  men who enjoy sexist jokes 
A)  men who are unmarried 
B)  men who are married 
C)  men who are unattractive 
D)  men who enjoy sexist jokes

Question 14

According to the text, which of the following contributes to people being sexually harassed?

Accepted Answer

A)  married women with degrees and professional jobs 
B)  powerful women who set boundaries in the workplace 
C)  settings where there are high levels of gender inequality 
D)  older women working in a female-dominated workplace 
A)  married women with degrees and professional jobs 
B)  powerful women who set boundaries in the workplace 
C)  settings where there are high levels of gender inequality 
D)  older women working in a female-dominated workplace

Question 15

Alana has been sexually harassed at work. Based on what you have learned from the text, what advice would you give her to ensure a positive work environment when she looks for new employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take a professional position. 
B)  Find a temporary position. 
C)  Find an organization that is tolerant of sexual harassment. 
D)  Make sure the ratio of women to men is low. 
A)  Take a professional position. 
B)  Find a temporary position. 
C)  Find an organization that is tolerant of sexual harassment. 
D)  Make sure the ratio of women to men is low.

Question 16

According to the text, what does research reveal about abusive acts between the sexes in their relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male partners are more likely than female partners to participate in abusive acts. 
B)  Male partners are more likely to be abused by female partners. 
C)  Female partners are less likely than male partners to participate in abusive acts. 
D)  Female partners are as likely as male partners to participate in abusive acts. 
A)  Male partners are more likely than female partners to participate in abusive acts. 
B)  Male partners are more likely to be abused by female partners. 
C)  Female partners are less likely than male partners to participate in abusive acts. 
D)  Female partners are as likely as male partners to participate in abusive acts.

Question 17

Tom thinks it's natural for a woman to cook and clean and care for children because that's what all women do. According to the text, which of the following approaches best characterizes Tom's position?

Accepted Answer

A)  essentialism 
B)  social constructionism 
C)  sexism 
D)  biology 
A)  essentialism 
B)  social constructionism 
C)  sexism 
D)  biology

Question 18

The dilemma for transsexuals is that they believe they were born with the wrong body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Canadians are becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some parents pierce the ears of infant girls and choose to dress their infant boys in blue clothing. Which sociological approach suggests that these parents are creating ideas about gender for their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  essentialism 
B)  social constructionism 
C)  sensualistic pluralism 
D)  culturalistic feminism 
A)  essentialism 
B)  social constructionism 
C)  sensualistic pluralism 
D)  culturalistic feminism

According to Freud, how do girls change when they realize they don't have a penis?

According to the text, which of the following is a critique of essentialism?

According to social constructionists, which historical event contributed to gender inequality?

According to the text, which of the following major industries spawned the "cult of thinness"?

Some sociologists argue that there is an assumption of compulsory heterosexuality in our society. Describe and explain compulsory heterosexuality and some of its negative implications.

What does the text conclude about the statistic that one in ten North Americans is homosexual?

A teenage boy steals magazines from his father's dresser drawer and uses the images of naked women to stimulate himself and masturbate. What term is used by sociologists to define this activity?

According to the text, what situation contributes to a woman's risk of workplace harassment?

A significant proportion of people aged 70 years and over say they engage in sexual activity at least once a week.

"Homosexual couples are a major reason for the decline in family values today. They should not be allowed to raise children." While many will know that this statement is wrong, it is a reflection of a social phenomenon that still exists today. What is that social phenomenon?

Explain the difference between transgendered persons and transsexuals.

According to the text, what types of men are most likely to report having engaged in acts of sexual aggression towards women?

According to the text, which of the following contributes to people being sexually harassed?

Alana has been sexually harassed at work. Based on what you have learned from the text, what advice would you give her to ensure a positive work environment when she looks for new employment?

According to the text, what does research reveal about abusive acts between the sexes in their relationships?

Tom thinks it's natural for a woman to cook and clean and care for children because that's what all women do. According to the text, which of the following approaches best characterizes Tom's position?

The dilemma for transsexuals is that they believe they were born with the wrong body.

Canadians are becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Some parents pierce the ears of infant girls and choose to dress their infant boys in blue clothing. Which sociological approach suggests that these parents are creating ideas about gender for their children?

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Gender Inequality

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Exam 4: Gender and Sexuality

According to Freud, how do girls change when they realize they don't have a penis?

According to the text, which of the following is a critique of essentialism?

According to social constructionists, which historical event contributed to gender inequality?

According to the text, which of the following major industries spawned the "cult of thinness"?

Some sociologists argue that there is an assumption of compulsory heterosexuality in our society. Describe and explain compulsory heterosexuality and some of its negative implications.

What does the text conclude about the statistic that one in ten North Americans is homosexual?

A teenage boy steals magazines from his father's dresser drawer and uses the images of naked women to stimulate himself and masturbate. What term is used by sociologists to define this activity?

According to the text, what situation contributes to a woman's risk of workplace harassment?

A significant proportion of people aged 70 years and over say they engage in sexual activity at least once a week.

"Homosexual couples are a major reason for the decline in family values today. They should not be allowed to raise children." While many will know that this statement is wrong, it is a reflection of a social phenomenon that still exists today. What is that social phenomenon?

Explain the difference between transgendered persons and transsexuals.

According to the text, what types of men are most likely to report having engaged in acts of sexual aggression towards women?

According to the text, which of the following contributes to people being sexually harassed?

Alana has been sexually harassed at work. Based on what you have learned from the text, what advice would you give her to ensure a positive work environment when she looks for new employment?

According to the text, what does research reveal about abusive acts between the sexes in their relationships?

Tom thinks it's natural for a woman to cook and clean and care for children because that's what all women do. According to the text, which of the following approaches best characterizes Tom's position?

The dilemma for transsexuals is that they believe they were born with the wrong body.

Canadians are becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Some parents pierce the ears of infant girls and choose to dress their infant boys in blue clothing. Which sociological approach suggests that these parents are creating ideas about gender for their children?

Introduction to Sociology

Culture

Socialization

Communication and Mass Media

Social Stratification

Gender Inequality

Race and Ethnic Relations

Development and Underdevelopment

Families

Work and Occupations

Education

Religion

Deviance and Crime

Population and Urbanization

Sociology and the Environment

Health and Aging

Politics and Social Movements

Globalization

Research Methods

Networks, Groups, Bureaucracies, and Societies

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