Question 1

What is queer theory and how does this perspective help us to understand our current social reality?

Accepted Answer

Queer theory is a field of critical theo

Question 2

Christina considers herself very liberal when it comes to sexual practices.However,according to the text,she is likely part of the growing percentage of the Canadian population that is becoming more conservative with regards to one potential sexual practice in particular.What is this practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  same-sex partners 
B)  premarital sex 
C)  extramarital sex 
D)  threesomes 
A)  same-sex partners 
B)  premarital sex 
C)  extramarital sex 
D)  threesomes

Question 3

Karissa has never liked her body.Even though she weighs 90 lbs,she thinks her thighs are too big,her breasts are too small,and her stomach sticks out no matter how many sit-ups she does.According to the text,what is Karissa's primary problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  She needs cosmetic surgery. 
B)  She has low self-esteem. 
C)  She has an eating disorder. 
D)  She faces discrimination as a black woman. 
A)  She needs cosmetic surgery. 
B)  She has low self-esteem. 
C)  She has an eating disorder. 
D)  She faces discrimination as a black woman.

Question 4

According to the text,what is the main alternative to essentialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  politicized sexism 
B)  social constructionism 
C)  sensualistic pluralism 
D)  culturalistic feminism 
A)  politicized sexism 
B)  social constructionism 
C)  sensualistic pluralism 
D)  culturalistic feminism

Question 5

Explain the difference between one's sex and one's gender.

Accepted Answer

Sex is the biological distinction betwee

Question 6

According to the text,which group maintains that gender roles and sexual scripts emerge in response to the patriarchal nature of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  social constructionists 
B)  biological determinists 
C)  sexual minorities 
D)  postmodernists 
A)  social constructionists 
B)  biological determinists 
C)  sexual minorities 
D)  postmodernists

Question 7

According to Freud,why is the feminine gender identity normally immature and dependent on men?

Accepted Answer

A)  because of the unconscious sentiments which he termed the "Oedipus complex" 
B)  as a result of failing to resolve their penis envy 
C)  because of their desire for sexual gratification 
D)  on account of their need to ensure the survival of their offspring 
A)  because of the unconscious sentiments which he termed the "Oedipus complex" 
B)  as a result of failing to resolve their penis envy 
C)  because of their desire for sexual gratification 
D)  on account of their need to ensure the survival of their offspring

Question 8

According to the text,an attitude of sexual pluralism is growing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A sociologist argues that social inequality between males and females is a consequence of unbalanced socialization experiences or socialization that selectively favours males.If we changed socialization experiences,we could equalize perceptions about the value of men and women.What kind of theorizing is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  social constructionist 
C)  conflict 
D)  postmodernist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  social constructionist 
C)  conflict 
D)  postmodernist

Question 10

Explain the difference between transgendered persons and transsexuals.

Accepted Answer

People are transgendered when their gend

Question 11

Despite media portrayals of men and women,Joe feels that his wife can choose (as can he)to dominate or be submissive in their love life,based on their personal preferences in the moment.What sociological phenomenon is characterized by Joe's willingness to accept nontraditional behaviour in his relationship with his wife?

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsory sexuality 
B)  sexuality 
C)  sexual pluralism 
D)  gender pluralism 
A)  compulsory sexuality 
B)  sexuality 
C)  sexual pluralism 
D)  gender pluralism

Question 12

Your sex is dependent on what genitalia and hormones you are born with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although Jason was born a male,he has always thought of himself as a woman trapped in a man's body.What would sociologists describe Jason's situation as a struggle over?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual role 
B)  gender role 
C)  sexual identity 
D)  gender identity 
A)  sexual role 
B)  gender role 
C)  sexual identity 
D)  gender identity

Question 14

What are sexual scripts? Using examples from your own experiences,illustrate how sexual scripts have influenced your behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Sexual scripts tell us whom we

Question 15

According to Freud,how do girls change when they realize they don't have a penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  They develop a sense of superiority. 
B)  They start thinking about boys their own age. 
C)  They look to be their mother's favourite. 
D)  They develop a feminine personality. 
A)  They develop a sense of superiority. 
B)  They start thinking about boys their own age. 
C)  They look to be their mother's favourite. 
D)  They develop a feminine personality.

Question 16

According to the text,what do sexual jokes,comments,and touching that interfere with people's work constitute?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender-environment sexual harassment 
B)  abuse-of-power harassment 
C)  poisoned workplace 
D)  hostile environment sexual harassment 
A)  gender-environment sexual harassment 
B)  abuse-of-power harassment 
C)  poisoned workplace 
D)  hostile environment sexual harassment

Question 17

"Homosexual couples are a major reason for the decline in family values today.They should not be allowed to raise children." While many will know that this statement is wrong,it is a reflection of a social phenomenon that still exists today.What is that social phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination based on heterosexual assumptions 
B)  discrimination based on reproductive values 
C)  discrimination based on gender scripts 
D)  discrimination based on sexual pluralism 
A)  discrimination based on heterosexual assumptions 
B)  discrimination based on reproductive values 
C)  discrimination based on gender scripts 
D)  discrimination based on sexual pluralism

Question 18

Sally believes that men should be tough,unemotional,and protective,and women should be dainty,emotional,and protected.Which concept best characterizes Sally's notions about males and females?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A group of male friends are out having a pub crawl when they come across a gay couple walking hand in hand.The group taunt the gay couple with jibes and comments like,"You ought to find a girl like everyone else." Which term best identifies the pub crawlers' point of view?

Accepted Answer

A)  gay bashing 
B)  heteronormativity 
C)  discrimination 
D)  prejudice 
A)  gay bashing 
B)  heteronormativity 
C)  discrimination 
D)  prejudice

Question 20

According to the text,in more egalitarian societies,how are people's gender preferences for a partner best characterized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men want women with good domestic skills. 
B)  Women have less concern about a man being a good provider. 
C)  Women prefer older men;older men prefer younger women. 
D)  Men prefer women with higher earning capacities. 
A)  Men want women with good domestic skills. 
B)  Women have less concern about a man being a good provider. 
C)  Women prefer older men;older men prefer younger women. 
D)  Men prefer women with higher earning capacities.

What is queer theory and how does this perspective help us to understand our current social reality?

Christina considers herself very liberal when it comes to sexual practices.However,according to the text,she is likely part of the growing percentage of the Canadian population that is becoming more conservative with regards to one potential sexual practice in particular.What is this practice?

Karissa has never liked her body.Even though she weighs 90 lbs,she thinks her thighs are too big,her breasts are too small,and her stomach sticks out no matter how many sit-ups she does.According to the text,what is Karissa's primary problem?

According to the text,what is the main alternative to essentialism?

Explain the difference between one's sex and one's gender.

According to the text,which group maintains that gender roles and sexual scripts emerge in response to the patriarchal nature of society?

According to Freud,why is the feminine gender identity normally immature and dependent on men?

According to the text,an attitude of sexual pluralism is growing.

Explain the difference between transgendered persons and transsexuals.

Your sex is dependent on what genitalia and hormones you are born with.

Although Jason was born a male,he has always thought of himself as a woman trapped in a man's body.What would sociologists describe Jason's situation as a struggle over?

What are sexual scripts? Using examples from your own experiences,illustrate how sexual scripts have influenced your behaviour.

According to Freud,how do girls change when they realize they don't have a penis?

According to the text,what do sexual jokes,comments,and touching that interfere with people's work constitute?

"Homosexual couples are a major reason for the decline in family values today.They should not be allowed to raise children." While many will know that this statement is wrong,it is a reflection of a social phenomenon that still exists today.What is that social phenomenon?

Sally believes that men should be tough,unemotional,and protective,and women should be dainty,emotional,and protected.Which concept best characterizes Sally's notions about males and females?

A group of male friends are out having a pub crawl when they come across a gay couple walking hand in hand.The group taunt the gay couple with jibes and comments like,"You ought to find a girl like everyone else." Which term best identifies the pub crawlers' point of view?

According to the text,in more egalitarian societies,how are people's gender preferences for a partner best characterized?

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Exam 5: Gender and Sexualities

What is queer theory and how does this perspective help us to understand our current social reality?

Christina considers herself very liberal when it comes to sexual practices.However,according to the text,she is likely part of the growing percentage of the Canadian population that is becoming more conservative with regards to one potential sexual practice in particular.What is this practice?

Karissa has never liked her body.Even though she weighs 90 lbs,she thinks her thighs are too big,her breasts are too small,and her stomach sticks out no matter how many sit-ups she does.According to the text,what is Karissa's primary problem?

According to the text,what is the main alternative to essentialism?

Explain the difference between one's sex and one's gender.

According to the text,which group maintains that gender roles and sexual scripts emerge in response to the patriarchal nature of society?

According to Freud,why is the feminine gender identity normally immature and dependent on men?

According to the text,an attitude of sexual pluralism is growing.

Explain the difference between transgendered persons and transsexuals.

Your sex is dependent on what genitalia and hormones you are born with.

Although Jason was born a male,he has always thought of himself as a woman trapped in a man's body.What would sociologists describe Jason's situation as a struggle over?

What are sexual scripts? Using examples from your own experiences,illustrate how sexual scripts have influenced your behaviour.

According to Freud,how do girls change when they realize they don't have a penis?

According to the text,what do sexual jokes,comments,and touching that interfere with people's work constitute?

"Homosexual couples are a major reason for the decline in family values today.They should not be allowed to raise children." While many will know that this statement is wrong,it is a reflection of a social phenomenon that still exists today.What is that social phenomenon?

Sally believes that men should be tough,unemotional,and protective,and women should be dainty,emotional,and protected.Which concept best characterizes Sally's notions about males and females?

A group of male friends are out having a pub crawl when they come across a gay couple walking hand in hand.The group taunt the gay couple with jibes and comments like,"You ought to find a girl like everyone else." Which term best identifies the pub crawlers' point of view?

According to the text,in more egalitarian societies,how are people's gender preferences for a partner best characterized?

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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