Question 1

State two common myths about rape. Explain why these beliefs are wrong.

Accepted Answer

Two common myths about rape are that it only happens to women who dress provocatively or act promiscuously, and that it is only committed by strangers in dark alleys.

The belief that rape only happens to women who dress provocatively or act promiscuously is wrong because it places the blame on the victim rather than the perpetrator. Rape is a violent crime that is about power and control, not about the victim's appearance or behavior. No one asks to be raped, and it can happen to anyone regardless of how they dress or behave.

The belief that rape is only committed by strangers in dark alleys is also wrong because the majority of rapes are actually committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, acquaintance, or even a partner. This myth can prevent victims from coming forward and seeking help if they have been assaulted by someone they know, as they may feel that their experience is not valid because it doesn't fit the stereotype of a "stranger danger" scenario.

These myths are harmful because they perpetuate victim-blaming and can prevent survivors from seeking help and justice. It is important to challenge these beliefs and educate people about the realities of sexual violence in order to create a more supportive and understanding society for survivors.

Question 2

Elite prostitutes-young, attractive, and well educated-are widely referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  streetwalkers 
B)  brothel workers 
C)  call girls or escorts 
D)  None of the above is correct. 
A)  streetwalkers 
B)  brothel workers 
C)  call girls or escorts 
D)  None of the above is correct. C

Question 3

Every state in the United States permits lawful marriage between a woman and a man who are first cousins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The U.S. rate of teenage pregnancy was actually higher in the 1950s than it is today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The sexual counterrevolution had begun in the United States by:

Accepted Answer

A)  1920. 
B)  1960. 
C)  1980. 
D)  1995. 
A)  1920. 
B)  1960. 
C)  1980. 
D)  1995.

Question 6

Consider the issue of rape. Why have most cases of rape gone unreported? Why is this pattern now changing? What factors make date rape an important issue on the college campus? What strategies for change might reduce this problem?

Accepted Answer

The issue of rape has historically been

Question 7

One norm found everywhere is the incest taboo, which refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  norms forbidding young children from engaging in sex. 
B)  norms forbidding sexual relations or marriage between certain relatives. 
C)  norms forbidding women from becoming sexually active before marriage. 
D)  norms forbidding sex except for the purpose of having children. 
A)  norms forbidding young children from engaging in sex. 
B)  norms forbidding sexual relations or marriage between certain relatives. 
C)  norms forbidding women from becoming sexually active before marriage. 
D)  norms forbidding sex except for the purpose of having children.

Question 8

Apply the three theoretical approaches to the topic of sexuality. What are important insights provided by the structural-functional, symbolic-interaction, and social-conflict approaches?

Accepted Answer

The structural-functional approach to th

Question 9

Pornography is a moral issue for some people and a political issue for others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The sexual counterrevolution did little to change the fact that most sexually-active people in the United States had a high number of sexual partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The concept "homophobia" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of pregnancy. 
B)  fear of one's own sexuality. 
C)  fear of close personal interaction with people thought to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. 
D)  fear of attracting sexual interest from another person. 
A)  fear of pregnancy. 
B)  fear of one's own sexuality. 
C)  fear of close personal interaction with people thought to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. 
D)  fear of attracting sexual interest from another person.

Question 12

The publication of Alfred Kinsey's first book in 1948 caused a stir, first of all, because scientists were actually studying sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Becoming pregnant as a teenager raises the risk of not finishing school and becoming poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The structural-functional approach highlights patterns of inequality linked to sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many people think of sexuality as a biological matter yet, sexuality is largely cultural. Explain the biological foundation of sex-how people become female and male-and then go on to explain why sexuality as a dimension of social life is mostly cultural. Consider as evidence of the cultural character of sexuality variation in attitudes and behavior over time and from society to society.

Accepted Answer

Sexuality has both biological and cultur

Question 16

Homophobia refers to a fear of sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Sexual attraction to someone of the same sex is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Sociobiologists point out that, in every society on Earth, people are attracted to youthfulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

People who oppose pornography argue that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it may contribute to a breakdown in morals. 
B)  it may contribute to violence against women. 
C)  it unfairly depicts women as the playthings of men. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  it may contribute to a breakdown in morals. 
B)  it may contribute to violence against women. 
C)  it unfairly depicts women as the playthings of men. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following concepts refers to stigmatizing anyone who is not heterosexual as "queer"?

Accepted Answer

A)  homophobia 
B)  heterosexism 
C)  heterophilia 
D)  homophilia 
A)  homophobia 
B)  heterosexism 
C)  heterophilia 
D)  homophilia

Exam 8: Sexuality and Society

State two common myths about rape. Explain why these beliefs are wrong.

Elite prostitutes-young, attractive, and well educated-are widely referred to as _____.

Every state in the United States permits lawful marriage between a woman and a man who are first cousins.

The U.S. rate of teenage pregnancy was actually higher in the 1950s than it is today.

The sexual counterrevolution had begun in the United States by:

Consider the issue of rape. Why have most cases of rape gone unreported? Why is this pattern now changing? What factors make date rape an important issue on the college campus? What strategies for change might reduce this problem?

One norm found everywhere is the incest taboo, which refers to:

Apply the three theoretical approaches to the topic of sexuality. What are important insights provided by the structural-functional, symbolic-interaction, and social-conflict approaches?

Pornography is a moral issue for some people and a political issue for others.

The sexual counterrevolution did little to change the fact that most sexually-active people in the United States had a high number of sexual partners.

The concept "homophobia" refers to:

The publication of Alfred Kinsey's first book in 1948 caused a stir, first of all, because scientists were actually studying sex.

Becoming pregnant as a teenager raises the risk of not finishing school and becoming poor.

The structural-functional approach highlights patterns of inequality linked to sexuality.

Homophobia refers to a fear of sexuality.

Sexual attraction to someone of the same sex is called:

Sociobiologists point out that, in every society on Earth, people are attracted to youthfulness.

People who oppose pornography argue that:

Which of the following concepts refers to stigmatizing anyone who is not heterosexual as "queer"?

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