Deck 12: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

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Peggy accepts a job offer as an advertising copywriter.Her boss immediately assigns her campaigns for products such as makeup and cleaning products.Peggy asks for different clients, but her boss tells her she should stick to what she and "her kind" know best.Peggy is experiencing:

A)Sexual orientation
B)Sexism
C)Masochism
D)Homophobia
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The term sexuality is defined by the text as:

A)An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine.
B)The repressed sexual inclinations of society as a whole.
C)An individual's biological gender.
D)A person's capacity for sexual feelings.
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A person's sex, as determined by his or her biology, does not always correspond with his or her gender.
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The term doing gender can be defined as:

A)The refusal to participate in any tasks with gender-specific requirements.
B)When people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn, themselves.
C)The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another.
D)Dating a member of the same sex to make a political statement.
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The term sexual orientation can be defined as:

A)A term that refers to individuals who identify with the behaviors and characteristics that are opposite of their biological sex.
B)A phase which a person outgrows before entering heterosexuality.
C)A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex.
D)A person's biological gender.
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What is the difference between sex and gender?

A)Sex refers to sexual orientation, and gender refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females.
B)Sex is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine, gender is biological characterization of anatomy.
C)Sex refers to who a person is sexually attracted to, and gender refers to whom a person chooses to partner with.
D)Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine.
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In 1973, the American Psychological Association APA) declassified homosexuality as an abnormal or deviant disorder.Which sociological perspective would be most interested in the statement the APA) made to society?

A)Exchange Theory
B)Structural Functionalism
C)Cyberfeminism
D)Symbolic Interactionism
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When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women the subordinate group.This exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers.Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff's views?

A)Conflict Theory
B)Structural Functionalism
C)Cyberfeminism
D)Symbolic Interactionism
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When Jeanette's parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection.When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month.This is an example of:

A)A double standard
B)A misunderstanding
C)Homophobia
D)Gender identity
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In which country is sex education required in public schools?

A)The United States
B)Sweden
C)England
D)Nigeria
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Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping?

A)Keisha's mom encouraging her to take home economics over shop class so she can please her future husband.
B)A music store employee encouraging a young woman to study the piano or flute instead of the drums or guitar.
C)A teacher discouraging a female student from entering the military, suggesting nursing school instead.
D)A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday.
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Jenny is given a doll for 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck.This is an example of gender:

A)Bending
B)Indifference
C)Socialization
D)Stratification
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Tasha believes that gender is about the division of labor in the family.In the pre-industrial era, men were the hunter-gatherers and bread-winners, and women were keepers of the home.After World War II, changes in the family structure allowed women to become breadwinners also, altering the roles of the family.From what sociological perspective do Tasha's thoughts come?

A)Conflict Theory
B)Structural Functionalism
C)Cyberfeminism
D)Symbolic Interactionism
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What is the Kinsey Scale?

A)A six-point rating system that ranges from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation.
B)An in-depth guide to measure whether a loved one is homosexual or heterosexual.
C)An instructional manual explaining acceptable homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual behavior.
D)A religious test which classifies a person's ability to live as a heterosexual.
Question
Gender Dysphoria is:

A)A form of homophobia
B)A form of sexual dysfunction and paraphilia
C)A condition where transgender people choose to alter their bodies
D)A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with
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When Wendy's sorority sisters discover that Wendy is a lesbian, they hold a secret meeting to decide if Wendy should still be allowed to pledge.A handful of the sisters vote "no." This is an example of:

A)Doing gender
B)Bisexuality
C)Homophobia
D)Social imperialism
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Chase grew up wanting to wear his sister's dresses over his brother's pants and button up shirts.When Chase turns 18, he decides to begin living as woman, though he's still only sexually attracted to women.He decides he doesn't want to undergo surgery.Chase is:

A)Transgender
B)Bisexual
C)Transsexual
D)Homophobic
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What is the purpose of queer theory?

A)To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality.
B)To determine whether sexual orientation is a product of nature or nurture.
C)To examine the genetic differences between the heterosexual population and homosexual population.
D)To purpose a series of federal laws that will put an end to many social inequalities.
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What is the first agent of socialization?

A)The law
B)Family
C)Friends
D)School
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Biological determinism is:

A)The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another
B)An extreme or irrational aversion to homosexuals
C)An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine
D)The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology
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Deck 12: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
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Peggy accepts a job offer as an advertising copywriter.Her boss immediately assigns her campaigns for products such as makeup and cleaning products.Peggy asks for different clients, but her boss tells her she should stick to what she and "her kind" know best.Peggy is experiencing:

A)Sexual orientation
B)Sexism
C)Masochism
D)Homophobia
B
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The term sexuality is defined by the text as:

A)An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine.
B)The repressed sexual inclinations of society as a whole.
C)An individual's biological gender.
D)A person's capacity for sexual feelings.
D
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A person's sex, as determined by his or her biology, does not always correspond with his or her gender.
True
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The term doing gender can be defined as:

A)The refusal to participate in any tasks with gender-specific requirements.
B)When people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn, themselves.
C)The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another.
D)Dating a member of the same sex to make a political statement.
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The term sexual orientation can be defined as:

A)A term that refers to individuals who identify with the behaviors and characteristics that are opposite of their biological sex.
B)A phase which a person outgrows before entering heterosexuality.
C)A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex.
D)A person's biological gender.
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What is the difference between sex and gender?

A)Sex refers to sexual orientation, and gender refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females.
B)Sex is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine, gender is biological characterization of anatomy.
C)Sex refers to who a person is sexually attracted to, and gender refers to whom a person chooses to partner with.
D)Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine.
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7
In 1973, the American Psychological Association APA) declassified homosexuality as an abnormal or deviant disorder.Which sociological perspective would be most interested in the statement the APA) made to society?

A)Exchange Theory
B)Structural Functionalism
C)Cyberfeminism
D)Symbolic Interactionism
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8
When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women the subordinate group.This exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers.Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff's views?

A)Conflict Theory
B)Structural Functionalism
C)Cyberfeminism
D)Symbolic Interactionism
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9
When Jeanette's parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection.When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month.This is an example of:

A)A double standard
B)A misunderstanding
C)Homophobia
D)Gender identity
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10
In which country is sex education required in public schools?

A)The United States
B)Sweden
C)England
D)Nigeria
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Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping?

A)Keisha's mom encouraging her to take home economics over shop class so she can please her future husband.
B)A music store employee encouraging a young woman to study the piano or flute instead of the drums or guitar.
C)A teacher discouraging a female student from entering the military, suggesting nursing school instead.
D)A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday.
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12
Jenny is given a doll for 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck.This is an example of gender:

A)Bending
B)Indifference
C)Socialization
D)Stratification
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13
Tasha believes that gender is about the division of labor in the family.In the pre-industrial era, men were the hunter-gatherers and bread-winners, and women were keepers of the home.After World War II, changes in the family structure allowed women to become breadwinners also, altering the roles of the family.From what sociological perspective do Tasha's thoughts come?

A)Conflict Theory
B)Structural Functionalism
C)Cyberfeminism
D)Symbolic Interactionism
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14
What is the Kinsey Scale?

A)A six-point rating system that ranges from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation.
B)An in-depth guide to measure whether a loved one is homosexual or heterosexual.
C)An instructional manual explaining acceptable homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual behavior.
D)A religious test which classifies a person's ability to live as a heterosexual.
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15
Gender Dysphoria is:

A)A form of homophobia
B)A form of sexual dysfunction and paraphilia
C)A condition where transgender people choose to alter their bodies
D)A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with
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16
When Wendy's sorority sisters discover that Wendy is a lesbian, they hold a secret meeting to decide if Wendy should still be allowed to pledge.A handful of the sisters vote "no." This is an example of:

A)Doing gender
B)Bisexuality
C)Homophobia
D)Social imperialism
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17
Chase grew up wanting to wear his sister's dresses over his brother's pants and button up shirts.When Chase turns 18, he decides to begin living as woman, though he's still only sexually attracted to women.He decides he doesn't want to undergo surgery.Chase is:

A)Transgender
B)Bisexual
C)Transsexual
D)Homophobic
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18
What is the purpose of queer theory?

A)To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality.
B)To determine whether sexual orientation is a product of nature or nurture.
C)To examine the genetic differences between the heterosexual population and homosexual population.
D)To purpose a series of federal laws that will put an end to many social inequalities.
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19
What is the first agent of socialization?

A)The law
B)Family
C)Friends
D)School
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Biological determinism is:

A)The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another
B)An extreme or irrational aversion to homosexuals
C)An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine
D)The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology
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