Question 1

Which concept is associated with the idea that males are more aggressive than females and that women are more nurturing than males?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  sexuality 
C)  gender 
D)  genetics 
A)  sex 
B)  sexuality 
C)  gender 
D)  genetics

Question 2

Cross-cultural and historical evidence indicates that there is wide variation in attitudes toward sex,sexual identity,sexual orientation,and sexual conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Michael was extremely confused and asked Michelle to explain as simply as possible what gender was.Which statement would Michelle assert to help Michael understand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender is what we are born with. 
B)  Gender is what we are because our culture makes us that way. 
C)  Gender is what we enact. 
D)  Gender is what dictates who we are sexually attracted to. 
A)  Gender is what we are born with. 
B)  Gender is what we are because our culture makes us that way. 
C)  Gender is what we enact. 
D)  Gender is what dictates who we are sexually attracted to.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justin offers a prostitute $50 in exchange for sexual favours and then refuses to pay after the act is done. 
B)  Dineen and Will are fired by their boss for having sex in his office when they thought everyone had left for the day. 
C)  The company president suggests that a promotion would be his if Daniel would sleep with her. 
D)  Steven and his male co-workers tease Nicole about the size of her breasts and tell obscene jokes at her desk. 
A)  Justin offers a prostitute $50 in exchange for sexual favours and then refuses to pay after the act is done. 
B)  Dineen and Will are fired by their boss for having sex in his office when they thought everyone had left for the day. 
C)  The company president suggests that a promotion would be his if Daniel would sleep with her. 
D)  Steven and his male co-workers tease Nicole about the size of her breasts and tell obscene jokes at her desk.

Question 5

According to the text,what do women experience when they take jobs in environments that maximize competition and threat?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in their menstrual cycles,or absence of menstruation 
B)  increased testosterone and more cooperative behaviours 
C)  personality changes that reinforce gender stereotypes 
D)  increased testosterone levels and more competitive behaviours 
A)  changes in their menstrual cycles,or absence of menstruation 
B)  increased testosterone and more cooperative behaviours 
C)  personality changes that reinforce gender stereotypes 
D)  increased testosterone levels and more competitive behaviours

Question 6

How would essentialists and social constructionists analyze David Reimer's situation? For which theory does his or her case represent a problem of explanation? Why?

Accepted Answer

Essentialists and social constructionist

Question 7

Sue refuses to send her boyfriend flowers at work because she believes that it would be inappropriate and embarrassing for him.Boyfriends don't get flowers;they send flowers.Which sociological concept is Sue adhering to?

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsory gender 
B)  gender roles 
C)  sex roles 
D)  identity roles 
A)  compulsory gender 
B)  gender roles 
C)  sex roles 
D)  identity roles

Question 8

Joanne is the CEO for a large multinational food chain and most of her employees respect her highly assertive and competitive approach to business.Her husband,a hair stylist,operates his business out of their home so he can care for their two children.What does the existence of this couple suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct. 
B)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are incorrect. 
C)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct,but this couple demonstrates a genetic anomaly. 
D)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct,but this couple demonstrates how culture can overcome biology in unique cases. 
A)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct. 
B)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are incorrect. 
C)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct,but this couple demonstrates a genetic anomaly. 
D)  Essentialist arguments for innate gender differences are correct,but this couple demonstrates how culture can overcome biology in unique cases.

Question 9

According to the text,which of the following demonstrates that traditional sexual scripts are changing?

Accepted Answer

A)  more acceptance of religiously sanctioned marriages 
B)  more interest in deviant sexual activity 
C)  more acceptance of homosexuality 
D)  more acceptance of state-sanctioned marriage 
A)  more acceptance of religiously sanctioned marriages 
B)  more interest in deviant sexual activity 
C)  more acceptance of homosexuality 
D)  more acceptance of state-sanctioned marriage

Question 10

During an ultrasound,Jennifer is told that her baby is a girl based on the baby's genitalia.As a result,Jennifer went on a shopping spree for infant frilly dresses,dolls,and pink paint for the nursery.Which of the following do genitalia exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  sexuality 
C)  gender 
D)  genetics 
A)  sex 
B)  sexuality 
C)  gender 
D)  genetics

Question 11

In 2011,Kathy Witterick and David Stocker sparked an international debate after the release of a news story of their decision not to tell family and friends the sex of their third-born child,Storm.Critics accused the couple of conducting a social experiment on their child,with some going as far as calling what they were doing child abuse.What do you think of Witterick and Stocker's choice? Is it possible to raise a child free of gender scripts and expectations?

Accepted Answer

I believe that Witterick and Stocker's c

Question 12

Jason,my four-year-old son,likes to play with a doll I gave him,tucking her in each night and having tea with her every morning.My husband keeps giving him trucks to distract him from the doll,but Jason doesn't seem interested in the vehicles.What is my husband trying to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage gender-specific behaviours 
B)  encourage social behaviours 
C)  encourage constructive behaviours 
D)  encourage natural behaviours 
A)  encourage gender-specific behaviours 
B)  encourage social behaviours 
C)  encourage constructive behaviours 
D)  encourage natural behaviours

Question 13

According to the text,what is sexual pluralism?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive and diverse sex policies in Canada 
B)  decline of Christian morality and family values 
C)  the idea that when it comes to sex,"anything goes" 
D)  expression of sexuality in nontraditional ways 
A)  progressive and diverse sex policies in Canada 
B)  decline of Christian morality and family values 
C)  the idea that when it comes to sex,"anything goes" 
D)  expression of sexuality in nontraditional ways

Question 14

According to the text,who is more likely to endorse the "fun standard" of sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  women 
B)  anglophones 
C)  men 
D)  francophones 
A)  women 
B)  anglophones 
C)  men 
D)  francophones

Question 15

After the birth of her daughter,Janelle told all her family and friends that any and all gifts were to be "gender-neutral";no dolls,no pink,no frilly dresses,and so on.Which theory best describes Janelle's notification?

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary psychology 
B)  sociobiology 
C)  essentialism 
D)  social constructionism 
A)  evolutionary psychology 
B)  sociobiology 
C)  essentialism 
D)  social constructionism

Question 16

My great-grandmother was horrified by the idea that a woman might not be a virgin on her wedding night.Today,however,most young adults experiment sexually before getting married.What social change in our society does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  change in sexual scripts 
B)  change in gender scripts 
C)  change in dating norms 
D)  change in marriage norms 
A)  change in sexual scripts 
B)  change in gender scripts 
C)  change in dating norms 
D)  change in marriage norms

Question 17

According to the text,what does the research show on the topic of female aggressiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many women are more aggressive than the average man. 
B)  Aggressiveness is not an inherent characteristic of women. 
C)  Women are inherently more aggressive than men. 
D)  Men are inherently more aggressive than women. 
A)  Many women are more aggressive than the average man. 
B)  Aggressiveness is not an inherent characteristic of women. 
C)  Women are inherently more aggressive than men. 
D)  Men are inherently more aggressive than women.

Question 18

A young,monogamous,gay couple are open-minded about sex and have an "anything goes" policy respecting their attitudes about sex.However,they have limits to their sexual expression and to that of others: sex is for consenting adults;and sex should not be about power and dominance.What term best categorizes the attitude of these people?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual opportunism 
B)  sexual liberalism 
C)  sexual exhibitionism 
D)  sexual pluralism 
A)  sexual opportunism 
B)  sexual liberalism 
C)  sexual exhibitionism 
D)  sexual pluralism

Question 19

What does the text conclude about the statistic that one in 10 North Americans is homosexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  This view is an oversimplification and depends on how it's measured. 
B)  Research shows as many as 20 percent of the population is gay. 
C)  Research has over-reported the numbers of homosexuals in North America. 
D)  This is considered a generally accurate statistic with some slight variations. 
A)  This view is an oversimplification and depends on how it's measured. 
B)  Research shows as many as 20 percent of the population is gay. 
C)  Research has over-reported the numbers of homosexuals in North America. 
D)  This is considered a generally accurate statistic with some slight variations.

Question 20

What do recent surveys show with respect to sexual attitudes and behaviour? How do your personal experiences reflect these changes?

Accepted Answer

Recent surveys have shown that there has

Which concept is associated with the idea that males are more aggressive than females and that women are more nurturing than males?

Cross-cultural and historical evidence indicates that there is wide variation in attitudes toward sex,sexual identity,sexual orientation,and sexual conduct.

Michael was extremely confused and asked Michelle to explain as simply as possible what gender was.Which statement would Michelle assert to help Michael understand?

Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

According to the text,what do women experience when they take jobs in environments that maximize competition and threat?

How would essentialists and social constructionists analyze David Reimer's situation? For which theory does his or her case represent a problem of explanation? Why?

Sue refuses to send her boyfriend flowers at work because she believes that it would be inappropriate and embarrassing for him.Boyfriends don't get flowers;they send flowers.Which sociological concept is Sue adhering to?

Joanne is the CEO for a large multinational food chain and most of her employees respect her highly assertive and competitive approach to business.Her husband,a hair stylist,operates his business out of their home so he can care for their two children.What does the existence of this couple suggest?

According to the text,which of the following demonstrates that traditional sexual scripts are changing?

During an ultrasound,Jennifer is told that her baby is a girl based on the baby's genitalia.As a result,Jennifer went on a shopping spree for infant frilly dresses,dolls,and pink paint for the nursery.Which of the following do genitalia exemplify?

Jason,my four-year-old son,likes to play with a doll I gave him,tucking her in each night and having tea with her every morning.My husband keeps giving him trucks to distract him from the doll,but Jason doesn't seem interested in the vehicles.What is my husband trying to do?

According to the text,what is sexual pluralism?

According to the text,who is more likely to endorse the "fun standard" of sexual activity?

After the birth of her daughter,Janelle told all her family and friends that any and all gifts were to be "gender-neutral";no dolls,no pink,no frilly dresses,and so on.Which theory best describes Janelle's notification?

My great-grandmother was horrified by the idea that a woman might not be a virgin on her wedding night.Today,however,most young adults experiment sexually before getting married.What social change in our society does this reflect?

According to the text,what does the research show on the topic of female aggressiveness?

What does the text conclude about the statistic that one in 10 North Americans is homosexual?

What do recent surveys show with respect to sexual attitudes and behaviour? How do your personal experiences reflect these changes?

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Exam 5: Gender and Sexualities

Which concept is associated with the idea that males are more aggressive than females and that women are more nurturing than males?

Cross-cultural and historical evidence indicates that there is wide variation in attitudes toward sex,sexual identity,sexual orientation,and sexual conduct.

Michael was extremely confused and asked Michelle to explain as simply as possible what gender was.Which statement would Michelle assert to help Michael understand?

Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

According to the text,what do women experience when they take jobs in environments that maximize competition and threat?

How would essentialists and social constructionists analyze David Reimer's situation? For which theory does his or her case represent a problem of explanation? Why?

Sue refuses to send her boyfriend flowers at work because she believes that it would be inappropriate and embarrassing for him.Boyfriends don't get flowers;they send flowers.Which sociological concept is Sue adhering to?

Joanne is the CEO for a large multinational food chain and most of her employees respect her highly assertive and competitive approach to business.Her husband,a hair stylist,operates his business out of their home so he can care for their two children.What does the existence of this couple suggest?

According to the text,which of the following demonstrates that traditional sexual scripts are changing?

During an ultrasound,Jennifer is told that her baby is a girl based on the baby's genitalia.As a result,Jennifer went on a shopping spree for infant frilly dresses,dolls,and pink paint for the nursery.Which of the following do genitalia exemplify?

Jason,my four-year-old son,likes to play with a doll I gave him,tucking her in each night and having tea with her every morning.My husband keeps giving him trucks to distract him from the doll,but Jason doesn't seem interested in the vehicles.What is my husband trying to do?

According to the text,what is sexual pluralism?

According to the text,who is more likely to endorse the "fun standard" of sexual activity?

After the birth of her daughter,Janelle told all her family and friends that any and all gifts were to be "gender-neutral";no dolls,no pink,no frilly dresses,and so on.Which theory best describes Janelle's notification?

My great-grandmother was horrified by the idea that a woman might not be a virgin on her wedding night.Today,however,most young adults experiment sexually before getting married.What social change in our society does this reflect?

According to the text,what does the research show on the topic of female aggressiveness?

What does the text conclude about the statistic that one in 10 North Americans is homosexual?

What do recent surveys show with respect to sexual attitudes and behaviour? How do your personal experiences reflect these changes?

Introducing Sociology

Research Methods

Culture

Socialization

Communication and Mass Media

Social Stratification

Gender Inequality

Race and Ethnic Relations

Development and Underdevelopment

Families

Work and Occupations

Education

Religion

Deviance and Crime

Population and Urbanization

Sociology and the Environment

Health and Aging

Politics and Social Movements

Globalization

Networks, Groups, and Bureaucracies

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