Question 1

The core group of men who identify themselves as gay, bisexual, or have had same sex relationships make up what percentage of the US population?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  12% 
C)  5% 
D)  3% 
A)  10% 
B)  12% 
C)  5% 
D)  3% D

Question 2

What are some of the cultural ideas of masculinity?

Accepted Answer

Masculinity: men are supposed to be manly men, never cry, and be tough. Masculinity is a critical part of the system of gender politics- successful men are at the top. Cultural ideals of masculinity:
● "no sissy stuff"-men do not display feminine traits like vulnerability
● "be a big wheel"-men become successful by acquiring power, wealth and status
● "be a sturdy oak"-men control their emotions, are tough and self-reliant and never cry
● "give'em hell"-men are aggressive and enjoy taking risks
These rules have heavy social implications for men who do not comply or fit in.

Question 3

The term homophobia emerged in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  1990s 
B)  1970s 
C)  1980s 
D)  2000s 
A)  1990s 
B)  1970s 
C)  1980s 
D)  2000s B

Question 4

There are no signs of the United States' starting to accept the LGB community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sexual orientation is a social and biological construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Key influences shaping modern Western concepts of sexual orientation:

Accepted Answer

A)  religion 
B)  politics 
C)  other societal institutions 
D)  heterosexual norms 
E)  all of the above 
A)  religion 
B)  politics 
C)  other societal institutions 
D)  heterosexual norms 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

In addition to the USA, marriage equality is a reality for lesbians and gay men in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ireland 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Italy 
D)  Both A & B 
A)  Ireland 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Italy 
D)  Both A & B

Question 8

What are the effects of the categorization of heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and bisexual in the social work field and in the general population?

Accepted Answer

The categorization of individuals based

Question 9

The stigma theory holds that

Accepted Answer

A)  people accept existing stigmas and move on 
B)  sexual minorities are more likely to disclose their sexual identity 
C)  sexual minorities are less likely to disclose their sexual identity 
D)  every person is stigmatized 
A)  people accept existing stigmas and move on 
B)  sexual minorities are more likely to disclose their sexual identity 
C)  sexual minorities are less likely to disclose their sexual identity 
D)  every person is stigmatized

Question 10

Today public display of anti-gay behavior in many parts of the US is likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  condemned 
B)  sanctioned 
C)  supported 
D)  accepted 
A)  condemned 
B)  sanctioned 
C)  supported 
D)  accepted

Question 11

The same percent of females and males report a romantic attraction to people of the same gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Homophobia is

Accepted Answer

A)  the fear of heterosexual people 
B)  the fear of ethnic minorities 
C)  the fear of gay people 
D)  acceptance of all people 
A)  the fear of heterosexual people 
B)  the fear of ethnic minorities 
C)  the fear of gay people 
D)  acceptance of all people

Question 13

Bisexualism does not really exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define the Stigma theory and relate it to another theory discussed in the book.

Accepted Answer

Stigma theory: the idea that sexual mino

Question 15

Stigma theory suggests that sexual minorities are likely to avoid disclosure of their sexual identity because

Accepted Answer

A)  they expect to be viewed unfavorably by society 
B)  social embarrassment 
C)  too much gossip 
D)  none of the above 
A)  they expect to be viewed unfavorably by society 
B)  social embarrassment 
C)  too much gossip 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

What do social workers need to do when working with the LGB community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore their clients' sexual orientation 
B)  Apply stereotypes about the LGB community 
C)  Respect the ways that individuals decide to handle their intersecting identities 
D)  Encourage their clients to become heterosexual 
A)  Ignore their clients' sexual orientation 
B)  Apply stereotypes about the LGB community 
C)  Respect the ways that individuals decide to handle their intersecting identities 
D)  Encourage their clients to become heterosexual

Question 17

Machismo is what it means to be a man in which culture:

Accepted Answer

A)  European 
B)  Mexican 
C)  Australian 
D)  African 
A)  European 
B)  Mexican 
C)  Australian 
D)  African

The core group of men who identify themselves as gay, bisexual, or have had same sex relationships make up what percentage of the US population?

What are some of the cultural ideas of masculinity?

The term homophobia emerged in the:

There are no signs of the United States' starting to accept the LGB community.

Sexual orientation is a social and biological construction.

Key influences shaping modern Western concepts of sexual orientation:

In addition to the USA, marriage equality is a reality for lesbians and gay men in:

What are the effects of the categorization of heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and bisexual in the social work field and in the general population?

The stigma theory holds that

Today public display of anti-gay behavior in many parts of the US is likely to be

The same percent of females and males report a romantic attraction to people of the same gender.

Homophobia is

Bisexualism does not really exist.

Define the Stigma theory and relate it to another theory discussed in the book.

Stigma theory suggests that sexual minorities are likely to avoid disclosure of their sexual identity because

What do social workers need to do when working with the LGB community?

Machismo is what it means to be a man in which culture:

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Intersecting Social and Cultural Determinants of Health and Well-Being

Evolutionary and Structural Functionalist Classical Theories

Theoretical Perspectives on Diversity

Social Work Perspectives: Social Context, Consciousness, and Resiliency

The Formation and Legacies of Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Gender Gender, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Cultural Norms and Social Work Practice

Culturally Grounded Methods of Social Work Practice

Culturally Grounded Community-Based Helping

Social Policy and Culturally Grounded Social Work

Culturally Grounded Evaluation and Research

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Exam 10: Sexual Orientation

The core group of men who identify themselves as gay, bisexual, or have had same sex relationships make up what percentage of the US population?

What are some of the cultural ideas of masculinity?

The term homophobia emerged in the:

There are no signs of the United States' starting to accept the LGB community.

Sexual orientation is a social and biological construction.

Key influences shaping modern Western concepts of sexual orientation:

In addition to the USA, marriage equality is a reality for lesbians and gay men in:

What are the effects of the categorization of heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and bisexual in the social work field and in the general population?

The stigma theory holds that

Today public display of anti-gay behavior in many parts of the US is likely to be

The same percent of females and males report a romantic attraction to people of the same gender.

Homophobia is

Bisexualism does not really exist.

Define the Stigma theory and relate it to another theory discussed in the book.

Stigma theory suggests that sexual minorities are likely to avoid disclosure of their sexual identity because

What do social workers need to do when working with the LGB community?

Machismo is what it means to be a man in which culture:

Culture

Cultural Diversity, Oppression, and Action: a Culturally Grounded Paradigm

The Intersectionality of Race and Ethnicity With Other Factors

Intersecting Social and Cultural Determinants of Health and Well-Being

Evolutionary and Structural Functionalist Classical Theories

Theoretical Perspectives on Diversity

Social Work Perspectives: Social Context, Consciousness, and Resiliency

The Formation and Legacies of Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Gender Gender, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Cultural Norms and Social Work Practice

Culturally Grounded Methods of Social Work Practice

Culturally Grounded Community-Based Helping

Social Policy and Culturally Grounded Social Work

Culturally Grounded Evaluation and Research

Culturally Grounded Social Work and Globalization

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