Question 1

The "Don't Ask,Don't Tell" policy was put into place by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  President Truman 
B)  President Kennedy 
C)  President Reagan 
D)  President Clinton 
A)  President Truman 
B)  President Kennedy 
C)  President Reagan 
D)  President Clinton

Question 2

What is a powerful label that affects a person's social identity and self-concept in a way that has a negative impact and is difficult to overcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  A stigma 
B)  A status 
C)  Sodomy 
D)  Homophobia 
A)  A stigma 
B)  A status 
C)  Sodomy 
D)  Homophobia

Question 3

James is attracted both to Nicole and his current boyfriend,Eric.James is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heteronormative 
B)  asexual 
C)  bisexual 
D)  homosexual 
A)  heteronormative 
B)  asexual 
C)  bisexual 
D)  homosexual

Question 4

Distinguish between the concepts "sexual preference" and "sexual orientation." Which term does the best job of explaining the reality of homosexuals?
Ideal

Accepted Answer

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer

Question 5

__________ is the organization that works to promote the accurate depiction of gays in television,film,and advertising.

Accepted Answer

GLAAD (Gay and Lesbi

Question 6

Which company has been boycotted because it has been perceived as favorable toward gay rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disney 
B)  Barnes and Noble 
C)  Apple 
D)  Microsoft 
A)  Disney 
B)  Barnes and Noble 
C)  Apple 
D)  Microsoft

Question 7

How is homophobia considered to be a form of ideological oppression? In what ways is this similar to other types of persecution?

Accepted Answer

Homophobia is considered to be a form of

Question 8

Some behaviors do not conform to social norms.From a sociological perspective,these behaviors are considered __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexuality 
B)  master status 
C)  deviance 
D)  sexual orientation 
A)  heterosexuality 
B)  master status 
C)  deviance 
D)  sexual orientation

Question 9

Attraction to both sexes is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  asexuality 
B)  bisexuality 
C)  homosexuality 
D)  heterosexuality 
A)  asexuality 
B)  bisexuality 
C)  homosexuality 
D)  heterosexuality

Question 10

Which of the following states allows marriage for same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas 
B)  Utah 
C)  Iowa 
D)  California 
A)  Texas 
B)  Utah 
C)  Iowa 
D)  California

Question 11

According to the text,in 2010 __________ percent opposed gay marriage.

Accepted Answer

A)  65 
B)  40 
C)  33 
D)  15 
A)  65 
B)  40 
C)  33 
D)  15

Question 12

How many states allow marriage for same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  nine 
B)  fifteen 
C)  twenty-five 
D)  fifty 
A)  nine 
B)  fifteen 
C)  twenty-five 
D)  fifty

Question 13

In general,homosexual couples have __________ problems than heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general,homosexual couples have __________ problems than...

Question 14

Prohibitions against sodomy are no longer common in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A conscious effort to reject dominant norms,a more egalitarian income arrangement,and more equal levels of experienced discrimination are all potential reasons why homosexual households are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more egalitarian 
B)  less egalitarian 
C)  more stable 
D)  less stable 
A)  more egalitarian 
B)  less egalitarian 
C)  more stable 
D)  less stable

Question 16

Jimmy believes that sexual attraction is a choice,which he refers to as a __________,as opposed to his friend Erica who takes more of a __________ perspective because she thinks attraction is deeply rooted and not alterable.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual preference; sexual orientation 
B)  sexual orientation; sexual preference 
C)  sexual preference; compulsory heterosexuality 
D)  compulsory heterosexuality; sexual orientation 
A)  sexual preference; sexual orientation 
B)  sexual orientation; sexual preference 
C)  sexual preference; compulsory heterosexuality 
D)  compulsory heterosexuality; sexual orientation

Question 17

Mark is openly gay and as such is set apart and treated as if he is inferior for not upholding dominant social norms.Mark is experiencing _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual persecution 
B)  stigma 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  compulsory heteronormativity 
A)  sexual persecution 
B)  stigma 
C)  bisexuality 
D)  compulsory heteronormativity

Question 18

The media and other cultural outlets support __________,which normalizes heterosexuality while putting down homosexuality and other forms of sexual expression.

Accepted Answer

compulsory

Question 19

From 1982 to 1992,about __________ people were dishonorably discharged from the military for being lesbian or gay.

Accepted Answer

A)  14,000 
B)  28,000 
C)  50,000 
D)  71,000 
A)  14,000 
B)  28,000 
C)  50,000 
D)  71,000

Question 20

The Judeo-Christian religious tradition of the United States __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is tolerant and welcoming of many different expressions of sexuality 
B)  has resulted in the moral condemnation of homosexuals by religious fundamentalists and others 
C)  uniformly lines up against homosexuality 
D)  has very little influence 
A)  is tolerant and welcoming of many different expressions of sexuality 
B)  has resulted in the moral condemnation of homosexuals by religious fundamentalists and others 
C)  uniformly lines up against homosexuality 
D)  has very little influence

The "Don't Ask,Don't Tell" policy was put into place by __________.

What is a powerful label that affects a person's social identity and self-concept in a way that has a negative impact and is difficult to overcome?

James is attracted both to Nicole and his current boyfriend,Eric.James is __________.

Distinguish between the concepts "sexual preference" and "sexual orientation." Which term does the best job of explaining the reality of homosexuals? Ideal

__________ is the organization that works to promote the accurate depiction of gays in television,film,and advertising.

Which company has been boycotted because it has been perceived as favorable toward gay rights?

How is homophobia considered to be a form of ideological oppression? In what ways is this similar to other types of persecution?

Some behaviors do not conform to social norms.From a sociological perspective,these behaviors are considered __________.

Attraction to both sexes is known as __________.

Which of the following states allows marriage for same-sex couples?

According to the text,in 2010 __________ percent opposed gay marriage.

How many states allow marriage for same-sex couples?

In general,homosexual couples have __________ problems than heterosexual couples.

Prohibitions against sodomy are no longer common in the United States.

A conscious effort to reject dominant norms,a more egalitarian income arrangement,and more equal levels of experienced discrimination are all potential reasons why homosexual households are __________.

Jimmy believes that sexual attraction is a choice,which he refers to as a ,as opposed to his friend Erica who takes more of a perspective because she thinks attraction is deeply rooted and not alterable.

Mark is openly gay and as such is set apart and treated as if he is inferior for not upholding dominant social norms.Mark is experiencing _________.

The media and other cultural outlets support __________,which normalizes heterosexuality while putting down homosexuality and other forms of sexual expression.

From 1982 to 1992,about __________ people were dishonorably discharged from the military for being lesbian or gay.

The Judeo-Christian religious tradition of the United States __________.

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: The Bias of the System A.Multiple-Choice

World Population and Global Inequality A.Multiple-Choice

Threats to the Environment

Demographic Changes in the United States: The Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban Suburban and Rural

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

The Healthcare System

National Security in the Twenty-First Century

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

Filters

Exam 10: Sexual Orientation

The "Don't Ask,Don't Tell" policy was put into place by __________.

What is a powerful label that affects a person's social identity and self-concept in a way that has a negative impact and is difficult to overcome?

James is attracted both to Nicole and his current boyfriend,Eric.James is __________.

Distinguish between the concepts "sexual preference" and "sexual orientation." Which term does the best job of explaining the reality of homosexuals? Ideal

__________ is the organization that works to promote the accurate depiction of gays in television,film,and advertising.

Which company has been boycotted because it has been perceived as favorable toward gay rights?

How is homophobia considered to be a form of ideological oppression? In what ways is this similar to other types of persecution?

Some behaviors do not conform to social norms.From a sociological perspective,these behaviors are considered __________.

Attraction to both sexes is known as __________.

Which of the following states allows marriage for same-sex couples?

According to the text,in 2010 __________ percent opposed gay marriage.

How many states allow marriage for same-sex couples?

In general,homosexual couples have __________ problems than heterosexual couples.

Prohibitions against sodomy are no longer common in the United States.

A conscious effort to reject dominant norms,a more egalitarian income arrangement,and more equal levels of experienced discrimination are all potential reasons why homosexual households are __________.

Jimmy believes that sexual attraction is a choice,which he refers to as a __________,as opposed to his friend Erica who takes more of a __________ perspective because she thinks attraction is deeply rooted and not alterable.

Mark is openly gay and as such is set apart and treated as if he is inferior for not upholding dominant social norms.Mark is experiencing _________.

The media and other cultural outlets support __________,which normalizes heterosexuality while putting down homosexuality and other forms of sexual expression.

From 1982 to 1992,about __________ people were dishonorably discharged from the military for being lesbian or gay.

The Judeo-Christian religious tradition of the United States __________.

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: The Bias of the System A.Multiple-Choice

World Population and Global Inequality A.Multiple-Choice

Threats to the Environment

Demographic Changes in the United States: The Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban Suburban and Rural

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

The Healthcare System

National Security in the Twenty-First Century

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

Filters

Jimmy believes that sexual attraction is a choice,which he refers to as a ,as opposed to his friend Erica who takes more of a perspective because she thinks attraction is deeply rooted and not alterable.