Question 1

Social constructionists would argue that sexual identities

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A) are affected by the environment. 
B) don't have particular boundaries that are followed. 
C) vary from culture to culture. 
D) are not on a continuum. 
A) are affected by the environment. 
B) don't have particular boundaries that are followed. 
C) vary from culture to culture. 
D) are not on a continuum. C

Question 2

How did the medical model affect the feelings of the population on their opinions or thoughts about homosexuality?

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The medical model of homosexuality, which historically pathologized same-sex attraction, had a significant impact on societal attitudes towards gay individuals. Prior to the latter part of the 20th century, homosexuality was often classified as a mental illness or disorder by the medical and psychiatric communities. This classification was reflected in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) until 1973, when the American Psychiatric Association declassified it as a mental disorder.

The medical model's view of homosexuality as a pathological condition influenced the feelings and opinions of the general population in several ways:

1. Stigmatization: By labeling homosexuality as an illness, the medical model contributed to the stigmatization and marginalization of gay individuals. People who identified as homosexual were often viewed as "sick" or "abnormal," which fostered discrimination, prejudice, and homophobia.

2. Shame and Internalized Homophobia: The pathologization of homosexuality led many gay individuals to feel shame about their sexual orientation. They might have internalized societal stigma, leading to self-hatred, low self-esteem, and mental health issues.

3. Justification for Discriminatory Practices: The medical model provided a pseudo-scientific rationale for discriminatory laws and practices, such as the criminalization of homosexual acts, barriers to employment, and exclusion from various social institutions.

4. Barriers to Acceptance: The view of homosexuality as a disorder made it more difficult for friends, family members, and the broader society to accept and support gay individuals. It reinforced the notion that homosexuality was something to be "cured" or "fixed," rather than a natural variation of human sexuality.

5. Advocacy for Change: On the flip side, the medical model's classification of homosexuality also galvanized activists and allies to challenge the scientific and medical establishment. This led to increased advocacy for the rights and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals.

6. Shift in Public Opinion: The eventual removal of homosexuality from the DSM and the shift away from the medical model of homosexuality have contributed to a gradual change in public opinion. Over time, there has been growing acceptance and recognition of LGBTQ+ rights, although attitudes can vary widely depending on cultural, religious, and geographical factors.

It's important to note that while the medical model's influence has waned in many parts of the world, there are still places where homosexuality is considered an illness and where conversion therapy and other harmful practices aimed at changing sexual orientation are still in use. The legacy of the medical model continues to affect the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in various ways.

Question 3

Compared to married couples in 1972, married couples today are more likely to

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A) agree that premarital sex is wrong. 
B) have an "open" marriage. 
C) have had at least one extramarital partner. 
D) practice sexual monogamy. 
A) agree that premarital sex is wrong. 
B) have an "open" marriage. 
C) have had at least one extramarital partner. 
D) practice sexual monogamy. D

Question 4

Describe the family of choice. How might it impact a couple of the same sex?

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The family of choice refers to a support

Question 5

The Kinsey Report published information about women and their sexual behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How did the invention and widespread use of the birth control pill allow individuals to separate sex-as-pleasure from sex-as-reproduction?

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The invention and widespread use of the

Question 7

Which of the following is the reason for the rise in the nonmarital birth ratio among teenagers?

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A) excessive exposure of teenagers to sex education 
B) poor exposure of teenagers to sex education 
C) faster rate of decrease in teenage marriages than teenage birthrates 
D) faster rate of increase in teenage birthrates than teenage marriages 
A) excessive exposure of teenagers to sex education 
B) poor exposure of teenagers to sex education 
C) faster rate of decrease in teenage marriages than teenage birthrates 
D) faster rate of increase in teenage birthrates than teenage marriages

Question 8

In 1970, the nonmarital birth ratio for 15 -to 19-year-olds was 2:3.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Categories such as gay and lesbian are modern creations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What sociological, demographic, political, and economic factors can you think of to explain the fact that in a current textbook, such as yours, homosexuality is openly discussed, while in a 1940s textbook it never would have been mentioned?

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There are several sociological, demograp

Question 11

The fact that sexual identities have only recently emerged as a concept suggests that

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A) they are socially constructed. 
B) they came into existence recently. 
C) this is a phenomenon not worthy of study. 
D) we need to base everything on biology. 
A) they are socially constructed. 
B) they came into existence recently. 
C) this is a phenomenon not worthy of study. 
D) we need to base everything on biology.

Question 12

Describe how the idea of sexual identity developed.

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The idea of sexual identity developed ov

Question 13

Which of the following was the cause for the change in the fluid conception of gender and sexuality in the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

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A) formation of master categories of sexual identity 
B) introduction of the concept of gender continuum 
C) emergence of the social constructionist perspective on gender 
D) widespread acceptance of the queer theory 
A) formation of master categories of sexual identity 
B) introduction of the concept of gender continuum 
C) emergence of the social constructionist perspective on gender 
D) widespread acceptance of the queer theory

Question 14

Both the Kinsey Report and the recent NSFG study show that sexual orientation appears to be one-dimensional.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ________ shocked the nation when it published the findings on men's sexual behavior.

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A) Martin Report 
B) National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) 
C) Kinsey Report 
D) Hite Report 
A) Martin Report 
B) National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) 
C) Kinsey Report 
D) Hite Report

Question 16

Social constructivists believe that sexual identities

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A) are determined by both social and biological factors. 
B) are the same across cultures. 
C) vary from culture to culture. 
D) are determined by social norms. 
A) are determined by both social and biological factors. 
B) are the same across cultures. 
C) vary from culture to culture. 
D) are determined by social norms.

Question 17

The concept of sexual identity requires a ________ and ________ that was not prominent until the late nineteenth century.

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A) self-consciousness; self-reliance 
B) self-reliance; self-examination 
C) self-consciousness; self-examination 
D) selfishness; independence 
A) self-consciousness; self-reliance 
B) self-reliance; self-examination 
C) self-consciousness; self-examination 
D) selfishness; independence

Question 18

The Kinsey Report, a book published in 1948, shocked the nation because

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A) of the high number of women who admitted to having multiple partners. 
B) of its assertion that homosexuality is an unnatural phenomenon. 
C) of the high number of men who admitted to being asexual. 
D) of the high number of men who admitted to having sexual relations with other men. 
A) of the high number of women who admitted to having multiple partners. 
B) of its assertion that homosexuality is an unnatural phenomenon. 
C) of the high number of men who admitted to being asexual. 
D) of the high number of men who admitted to having sexual relations with other men.

Question 19

Social acceptance of in-between-gender and two-spirit individuals is known to have existed in many American Indian tribes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Elaborate on the debate about the origins of homosexuality.

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The debate about the origins of homosexu

Social constructionists would argue that sexual identities

How did the medical model affect the feelings of the population on their opinions or thoughts about homosexuality?

Compared to married couples in 1972, married couples today are more likely to

Describe the family of choice. How might it impact a couple of the same sex?

The Kinsey Report published information about women and their sexual behavior.

How did the invention and widespread use of the birth control pill allow individuals to separate sex-as-pleasure from sex-as-reproduction?

Which of the following is the reason for the rise in the nonmarital birth ratio among teenagers?

In 1970, the nonmarital birth ratio for 15 -to 19-year-olds was 2:3.

Categories such as gay and lesbian are modern creations.

What sociological, demographic, political, and economic factors can you think of to explain the fact that in a current textbook, such as yours, homosexuality is openly discussed, while in a 1940s textbook it never would have been mentioned?

The fact that sexual identities have only recently emerged as a concept suggests that

Describe how the idea of sexual identity developed.

Which of the following was the cause for the change in the fluid conception of gender and sexuality in the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

Both the Kinsey Report and the recent NSFG study show that sexual orientation appears to be one-dimensional.

The ________ shocked the nation when it published the findings on men's sexual behavior.

Social constructivists believe that sexual identities

The concept of sexual identity requires a and that was not prominent until the late nineteenth century.

The Kinsey Report, a book published in 1948, shocked the nation because

Social acceptance of in-between-gender and two-spirit individuals is known to have existed in many American Indian tribes.

Elaborate on the debate about the origins of homosexuality.

Public and Private Families

The History of the Family

Gender and Families

Social Class and Family Inequality

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Cohabitation and Marriage

Work and Families

Children and Parents

Older People and Their Families

Domestic Violence

Divorce

Stepfamilies

The Family, the State, and Social Policy

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Exam 6: Sexualities

Social constructionists would argue that sexual identities

How did the medical model affect the feelings of the population on their opinions or thoughts about homosexuality?

Compared to married couples in 1972, married couples today are more likely to

Describe the family of choice. How might it impact a couple of the same sex?

The Kinsey Report published information about women and their sexual behavior.

How did the invention and widespread use of the birth control pill allow individuals to separate sex-as-pleasure from sex-as-reproduction?

Which of the following is the reason for the rise in the nonmarital birth ratio among teenagers?

In 1970, the nonmarital birth ratio for 15 -to 19-year-olds was 2:3.

Categories such as gay and lesbian are modern creations.

What sociological, demographic, political, and economic factors can you think of to explain the fact that in a current textbook, such as yours, homosexuality is openly discussed, while in a 1940s textbook it never would have been mentioned?

The fact that sexual identities have only recently emerged as a concept suggests that

Describe how the idea of sexual identity developed.

Which of the following was the cause for the change in the fluid conception of gender and sexuality in the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

Both the Kinsey Report and the recent NSFG study show that sexual orientation appears to be one-dimensional.

The ________ shocked the nation when it published the findings on men's sexual behavior.

Social constructivists believe that sexual identities

The concept of sexual identity requires a ________ and ________ that was not prominent until the late nineteenth century.

The Kinsey Report, a book published in 1948, shocked the nation because

Social acceptance of in-between-gender and two-spirit individuals is known to have existed in many American Indian tribes.

Elaborate on the debate about the origins of homosexuality.

Public and Private Families

The History of the Family

Gender and Families

Social Class and Family Inequality

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Cohabitation and Marriage

Work and Families

Children and Parents

Older People and Their Families

Domestic Violence

Divorce

Stepfamilies

The Family, the State, and Social Policy

Filters

The concept of sexual identity requires a and that was not prominent until the late nineteenth century.