Question 1

Which of the following theoristis do studies on sexuality that are diverse as a result of highly variable concerns that arise in the attempt to understand sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict theorists 
B)  symbolic interactionists 
C)  structural-functionalists 
D)  feminists 
A)  conflict theorists 
B)  symbolic interactionists 
C)  structural-functionalists 
D)  feminists

Question 2

Reparative therapy is also known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  diversification therapy 
B)  sex change surgery 
C)  conversation therapy 
D)  gender therapy 
A)  diversification therapy 
B)  sex change surgery 
C)  conversation therapy 
D)  gender therapy

Question 3

According to Herek (1990), heterosexism is the dominant belief in contemporary society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Between 1993 and 2005, five Liberal members of parliament identified themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most of the efforts to change policies and attitudes regarding sexual-orientation minorities have been spearheaded by politicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

More than half of the Fortune 500 companies have included sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which two Canadian political parties have consistently voted in favour of gay equality in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Liberals and the Reform Party 
B)  the Liberals and the NDP 
C)  the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois 
D)  the NDP and the Alliance Party 
A)  the Liberals and the Reform Party 
B)  the Liberals and the NDP 
C)  the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois 
D)  the NDP and the Alliance Party

Question 8

In Canada, which of the following groups has the highest rates of HIV and AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  lesbians 
B)  heterosexual men 
C)  gay and bisexual men 
D)  heterosexual women 
A)  lesbians 
B)  heterosexual men 
C)  gay and bisexual men 
D)  heterosexual women

Question 9

The Canadian Psychiatric Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the Canadian Medical Association all agree that sexual orientation cannot be changed, and that efforts to change sexual orientation do not work and may, in fact, be harmful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research suggests that individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to have more positive views toward homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which type of theorists argue that the antagonisms between heterosexuals and non-heterosexuals represent a basic division in society between those with power and those without power?

Accepted Answer

A)  structural-functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  social control 
A)  structural-functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  social control

Question 12

Which of the following does homophobia refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative attitudes toward men 
B)  negative attitudes toward marriage 
C)  negative attitudes toward homosexuals 
D)  negative attitudes toward leaving home 
A)  negative attitudes toward men 
B)  negative attitudes toward marriage 
C)  negative attitudes toward homosexuals 
D)  negative attitudes toward leaving home

Question 13

According to the textbook, most people who view homosexuality as unacceptable object on religious grounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The term "lesbigay" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals who are uncertain of their sexual orientation 
B)  heterosexuals who have many gay, lesbian, and bisexual friends 
C)  "effeminate" males and "masculine" females 
D)  lesbians, gays, and bisexuals 
A)  individuals who are uncertain of their sexual orientation 
B)  heterosexuals who have many gay, lesbian, and bisexual friends 
C)  "effeminate" males and "masculine" females 
D)  lesbians, gays, and bisexuals

Question 15

Most sociological theories attempt to explain the origins or cause of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following perspectives sees the meanings we associate with same-sex relations as being learned from society-from family, peers, religion, and the media?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionist 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  conflict 
D)  social control 
A)  symbolic interactionist 
B)  structural-functionalist 
C)  conflict 
D)  social control

Question 17

According to Wilcox and Wolpert (2000), which factor has changed attitudes toward gays in a positive direction in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  the depiction of gays in the media 
B)  contact with openly gay people 
C)  Anti-discriminationlegislation 
D)  religious acceptance of the lifestyle 
A)  the depiction of gays in the media 
B)  contact with openly gay people 
C)  Anti-discriminationlegislation 
D)  religious acceptance of the lifestyle

Which of the following theoristis do studies on sexuality that are diverse as a result of highly variable concerns that arise in the attempt to understand sexuality?

Reparative therapy is also known as which of the following?

According to Herek (1990), heterosexism is the dominant belief in contemporary society.

Between 1993 and 2005, five Liberal members of parliament identified themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

Most of the efforts to change policies and attitudes regarding sexual-orientation minorities have been spearheaded by politicians.

More than half of the Fortune 500 companies have included sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination policies.

Which two Canadian political parties have consistently voted in favour of gay equality in recent years?

In Canada, which of the following groups has the highest rates of HIV and AIDS?

The Canadian Psychiatric Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the Canadian Medical Association all agree that sexual orientation cannot be changed, and that efforts to change sexual orientation do not work and may, in fact, be harmful.

Research suggests that individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to have more positive views toward homosexuality.

Which type of theorists argue that the antagonisms between heterosexuals and non-heterosexuals represent a basic division in society between those with power and those without power?

Which of the following does homophobia refer to?

According to the textbook, most people who view homosexuality as unacceptable object on religious grounds.

The term "lesbigay" refers to which of the following?

Most sociological theories attempt to explain the origins or cause of sexual orientation.

Which of the following perspectives sees the meanings we associate with same-sex relations as being learned from society-from family, peers, religion, and the media?

According to Wilcox and Wolpert (2000), which factor has changed attitudes toward gays in a positive direction in recent years?

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Exam 9: Sexualities

Which of the following theoristis do studies on sexuality that are diverse as a result of highly variable concerns that arise in the attempt to understand sexuality?

Reparative therapy is also known as which of the following?

According to Herek (1990), heterosexism is the dominant belief in contemporary society.

Between 1993 and 2005, five Liberal members of parliament identified themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

Most of the efforts to change policies and attitudes regarding sexual-orientation minorities have been spearheaded by politicians.

More than half of the Fortune 500 companies have included sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination policies.

Which two Canadian political parties have consistently voted in favour of gay equality in recent years?

In Canada, which of the following groups has the highest rates of HIV and AIDS?

The Canadian Psychiatric Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the Canadian Medical Association all agree that sexual orientation cannot be changed, and that efforts to change sexual orientation do not work and may, in fact, be harmful.

Research suggests that individuals with traditional gender role attitudes tend to have more positive views toward homosexuality.

Which type of theorists argue that the antagonisms between heterosexuals and non-heterosexuals represent a basic division in society between those with power and those without power?

Which of the following does homophobia refer to?

According to the textbook, most people who view homosexuality as unacceptable object on religious grounds.

The term "lesbigay" refers to which of the following?

Most sociological theories attempt to explain the origins or cause of sexual orientation.

Which of the following perspectives sees the meanings we associate with same-sex relations as being learned from society-from family, peers, religion, and the media?

According to Wilcox and Wolpert (2000), which factor has changed attitudes toward gays in a positive direction in recent years?

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

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