Question 1

In which year was a referendum on the issue of gay marriage part of the federal election in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  1996 
B)  2000 
C)  2004 
D)  2006 
A)  1996 
B)  2000 
C)  2004 
D)  2006

Question 2

Hate crime legislation currently only covers crimes against racial and ethnic groups and not gays and lesbians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In general, countries throughout the world are moving toward increased legal protection of sexual-orientation minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In which year did the American Psychiatric Association stop referring to homosexuality as a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  1953 
B)  1963 
C)  1973 
D)  1983 
A)  1953 
B)  1963 
C)  1973 
D)  1983

Question 5

Which perspective refuses to consider simplistic biological explanations for complex social relations, motivations, behaviours, and identifications?

Accepted Answer

A)  constructionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  queer theory 
D)  anti-essentialism 
A)  constructionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  queer theory 
D)  anti-essentialism

Question 6

Many queer theorists and activists question the wisdom of spending effort on legal recognition of gay marriage; they argue that it may be more practical simply to reject marriage rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A study of undergraduates attending a Canadian university found that attitudes toward gay men were more positive than attitudes toward lesbians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following are included in the term "transgendered"?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-dressers 
B)  heterosexuals 
C)  tomboys 
D)  people who are bi-curious 
A)  cross-dressers 
B)  heterosexuals 
C)  tomboys 
D)  people who are bi-curious

Question 9

What is heterosexism?

Accepted Answer

Heterosexism is a system of attitudes, b

Question 10

People living in rural areas are likely to be much more tolerant of gays and lesbians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Research on reparative therapy seems to suggest which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  men are more likely to be converted to heterosexuality 
B)  women are more likely to be converted to heterosexuality 
C)  both sexes have an equal chance of being converted to heterosexuality 
D)  sexual orientation cannot be changed 
A)  men are more likely to be converted to heterosexuality 
B)  women are more likely to be converted to heterosexuality 
C)  both sexes have an equal chance of being converted to heterosexuality 
D)  sexual orientation cannot be changed

Question 12

Conflict theorists see the GLBT community as one that is in a power struggle with heterosexuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is transgenderism?

Accepted Answer

Transgenderism, more commonly referred t

Question 14

Which of the following describes transgendered individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  persons who are males and act like females or vice versa 
B)  persons whose behaviour is not congruent with the expectations for their sex 
C)  persons who have gender identity issues 
D)  persons who struggle with gender role expectations 
A)  persons who are males and act like females or vice versa 
B)  persons whose behaviour is not congruent with the expectations for their sex 
C)  persons who have gender identity issues 
D)  persons who struggle with gender role expectations

Question 15

Worldwide, most cases of HIV and AIDS are attributed to heterosexual transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the 2001 Canadian census, female same-sex couples are more likely to have children living with them than male same-sex couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The world's first legal same-sex marriage occurred on April 1, 2001. In which of the following countries did it take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Italy 
B)  the Netherlands 
C)  Spain 
D)  Norway 
A)  Italy 
B)  the Netherlands 
C)  Spain 
D)  Norway

Question 18

Which perspective sees sexual relations as "deviant" when they do not fulfil the family institution's main function of producing and rearing children?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist 
A)  conflict 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  feminist

Question 19

Explain why the prevalence of homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality is difficult to determine.

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of homosexuality, heteros

Question 20

In recent years, the percentage of Canadians who express approval of equal employment rights for homosexuals has increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In which year was a referendum on the issue of gay marriage part of the federal election in the United States?

Hate crime legislation currently only covers crimes against racial and ethnic groups and not gays and lesbians.

In general, countries throughout the world are moving toward increased legal protection of sexual-orientation minorities.

In which year did the American Psychiatric Association stop referring to homosexuality as a mental disorder?

Which perspective refuses to consider simplistic biological explanations for complex social relations, motivations, behaviours, and identifications?

Many queer theorists and activists question the wisdom of spending effort on legal recognition of gay marriage; they argue that it may be more practical simply to reject marriage rights.

A study of undergraduates attending a Canadian university found that attitudes toward gay men were more positive than attitudes toward lesbians.

Which of the following are included in the term "transgendered"?

What is heterosexism?

People living in rural areas are likely to be much more tolerant of gays and lesbians.

Research on reparative therapy seems to suggest which of the following?

Conflict theorists see the GLBT community as one that is in a power struggle with heterosexuals.

What is transgenderism?

Which of the following describes transgendered individuals?

Worldwide, most cases of HIV and AIDS are attributed to heterosexual transmission.

According to the 2001 Canadian census, female same-sex couples are more likely to have children living with them than male same-sex couples.

The world's first legal same-sex marriage occurred on April 1, 2001. In which of the following countries did it take place?

Which perspective sees sexual relations as "deviant" when they do not fulfil the family institution's main function of producing and rearing children?

Explain why the prevalence of homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality is difficult to determine.

In recent years, the percentage of Canadians who express approval of equal employment rights for homosexuals has increased.

Thinking About Social Problems

Illness and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Violence

Family Problems

Youth and Aging

Gender Inequality

Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity

Poverty: National and International Issues

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Environmental Problems

Armed Conflict in Global Perspective

Filters

Exam 9: Sexualities

In which year was a referendum on the issue of gay marriage part of the federal election in the United States?

Hate crime legislation currently only covers crimes against racial and ethnic groups and not gays and lesbians.

In general, countries throughout the world are moving toward increased legal protection of sexual-orientation minorities.

In which year did the American Psychiatric Association stop referring to homosexuality as a mental disorder?

Which perspective refuses to consider simplistic biological explanations for complex social relations, motivations, behaviours, and identifications?

Many queer theorists and activists question the wisdom of spending effort on legal recognition of gay marriage; they argue that it may be more practical simply to reject marriage rights.

A study of undergraduates attending a Canadian university found that attitudes toward gay men were more positive than attitudes toward lesbians.

Which of the following are included in the term "transgendered"?

What is heterosexism?

People living in rural areas are likely to be much more tolerant of gays and lesbians.

Research on reparative therapy seems to suggest which of the following?

Conflict theorists see the GLBT community as one that is in a power struggle with heterosexuals.

What is transgenderism?

Which of the following describes transgendered individuals?

Worldwide, most cases of HIV and AIDS are attributed to heterosexual transmission.

According to the 2001 Canadian census, female same-sex couples are more likely to have children living with them than male same-sex couples.

The world's first legal same-sex marriage occurred on April 1, 2001. In which of the following countries did it take place?

Which perspective sees sexual relations as "deviant" when they do not fulfil the family institution's main function of producing and rearing children?

Explain why the prevalence of homosexuality, heterosexuality, and bisexuality is difficult to determine.

In recent years, the percentage of Canadians who express approval of equal employment rights for homosexuals has increased.

Thinking About Social Problems

Illness and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Violence

Family Problems

Youth and Aging

Gender Inequality

Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity

Poverty: National and International Issues

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Environmental Problems

Armed Conflict in Global Perspective

Filters