Exam 5: Gender and Sexualities

Nathan grew up with a mother whom he saw as hostile and a father who was always distant.He used to dream that he would one day be able to control his mother.According to the text,what kind of man does this profile describe?

A young woman of average weight is hyperconscious about her body image.She is influenced by the magazines she buys and the portrayals of women on TV,and she follows one diet after another.According to the text,what social construction is this woman most likely a victim of?

Lisa Diamond's book Sexual Fluidity explores how people can shift their attraction from one sex to another and back again.This could explain why some people marry a member of the opposite sex,but later become attracted to their same sex and divorce.What sociological phenomenon is reflected in this idea of fluidity?

Jennifer believes that women are naturally different from men because of biological differences.She believes that social factors do not influence gender roles and scripts.According to the text,how would sociologists label her perspective on gender differences?

Using three of the six critiques of essentialism offered in the text,explain why the majority of sociologists today find the essentialist position on sexuality and gender to be problematic.

According to Freud,when a young boy becomes preoccupied with his penis he also begins to develop something else.Which of the following does he develop?

Sara's grandma believes that males and females are naturally suited for their complementary roles as breadwinners and homemakers.When Sara asks her why she thinks this,her grandma replies that males are innately competitive and females are innately more nurturing.Which perspective is Sara's grandma adhering to?

According to the text,which statement illustrates a position espoused by sexual pluralists?

According to the text,which statement best explains why physical attractiveness is especially important to women?

Tanya's professor is willing to reassess her grade on her most recent paper provided that Tanya accompanies him to dinner and a hockey game on Friday night.While this makes Tanya feel uncomfortable,she really wants to increase her mark.Which of the following best characterizes the actions of Tanya's professor?

According to the text,at what age did researchers discover girls were commonly dieting to lose weight and had fears of becoming fat?

Sociologists argue that the separation of public and private spheres is the single most important sociohistorical change that led to gender inequality.

The author suggests that it is inaccurate to think of sexuality in terms of the strict dichotomy of heterosexual and homosexual.What are the four criteria the author prefers,and why?

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

Ellie is looking for a way to make a contribution to the efforts to break the male domination of our society.Which activity would NOT make a suitable contribution?

Laura decided not to try out for the football team because she has always understood it as a male-dominated sport.Which sociological concept is Laura adhering to?

According to the text,which of the following is one of the most rigid gender norms?

Which of the following is a demonstration of heteronormativity?

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

Yolanda's husband stays home and cares for the children while she goes to work every day.Her girls rarely play with dolls,like to build models,and have joined a community hockey team.Which sociological school of thought is supported by these activity choices?