Deck 12: Sexual Morality

Question 1

Comprehensive sex education for teens in the United States seems to have led to

A)Decreased sexual activity.
B)Increased sexual activity.
C)An increase in teen pregnancy.
D)A reduction in teen pregnancy.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of the categorical imperative?

A)Homosexual sex is unnatural.
B)We were not designed to have sex with same sex partners.
C)If everyone practiced homosexual sex, there would be no children.
D)Homophobia is destructive to children.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
In order for a sexual relation with another person to be morally good, one must be honest and the relation must be voluntary.

Answer 3

K

Question 4

Kant's categorical imperative would support all of these ideas about how we ought to behave in a sexual relationship, other than:

A)Coercive sex is not acceptable.
B)Failing to tell one's partner about his or her sexually transmitted disease is morally impermissible.
C)Traditions about sexual morality should be followed by both partners.
D)Using a drug to coerce sexual consent is wrong.

Question 5

The belief that gay and lesbian should live openly in same-sex relationships, because doing so invites homophobic people to become more open and inclusive, comes under reasoning.

A)Utilitarianism
B)Egoism
C)Virtue ethics
D)Kantian reasoning

Question 6

Which of the following is not an objection to the disapproval of homosexuality based on nature?

A)Homosexuality, polygamy, and transsexuality are part of the natural world.
B)Homosexuality is not typically considered as "sick" as incest or child abuse, which are mainly heterosexual.
C)We use our bodily organs for many things other than their "natural" purposes.
D)Heterosexual couples who do not have children are viewed with pity, not disapproval.

Question 7

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
Certain sexual practices are unnatural and thus wrong.

Question 8

All moral theories will pose moral questions about sexual morality in the same way.

Question 9

Whether or not sex is appropriate only within a married or committed relation according to a natural law perspective will depend on whether this is the most fitting or only fitting context for sex given what we are like.

Question 10

To suggest that sex is only acceptable between consenting adults would rely on

A)Virtue ethics.
B)Kantian Ethics.
C)Utilitarianism.
D)Egoism.

Question 11

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
Knowing myself, I will only feel good about sex with someone with whom I am in love. So, that is what I should guide my decisions by.

Question 12

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
The only way to entice that person into a sexual relation would be to falsely promise faithfulness and exclusivity, and that would be wrong.

Question 13

Which of the following in not an example of utilitarian reasoning?

A)One has an obligation to be true to one's own sexual identity so we can move toward a society that is not so homophobic.
B)The effect on the family should be considered when making choices about sex.
C)What people do privately is their business.
D)Sexual immorality will get a person sent to hell.

Question 14

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
To the extent that sadomasochistic sex is enjoyable for some and hurts no one, there is nothing wrong with it.

Question 15

A consequentialist approach to judging sexual morality will ask whether one is using anyone or whether the sexual relation is an open one.

Question 16

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
The only proper context for sex given its nature is as part of a committed personal relation.

Question 17

Given the nature of morality as a function of benefits and harms and of treating persons with respect and disrespect, still sex is too personal to be a moral matter.

Question 18

Which if the following is not a reason given for female circumcision?

A)Control over reproduction
B)Increasing sanitation
C)Reducing sexual pleasure
D)Protecting virginity

Question 19

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
No one should use another simply for his or her own sexual gratification.

Question 20

Couples who cohabitate before getting married are more likely to divorce for this reason alone.

Question 21

Compare Mill's and Bentham's views on prostitution. Describe each of their arguments for and/or against prostitution. Highlight any similarities and differences between them, and be sure to describe which moral perspective (i.e., consequentialism, deontological, utilitarian, natural law, care ethics, etc.)each uses to justify their positions.

Question 22

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
The purpose of sex is reproduction, so all non-coital sexual acts (e.g., masturbation, or homosexual acts)are wrong.

Question 23

Why is female genital mutilation (FMG)an issue of sexual morality? What does this issue suggest to us about the relationships between sexual morality and other moral issues, such as autonomy, human rights, gender constructions, and so on? Present your own moral evaluation of FMG, being clear to explain the moral perspectives (e.g., consequentialist, deontological, utilitarian, natural law, care ethics)that are most relevant to your evaluations.

Question 24

Label the following as examples of Utilitarian (U), Kantian (K), or Natural Law (NL)arguments regarding sexual morality:
"The very same things that make non-coital sex valuable for heterosexual partners-expression of affection, experience of mutual pleasure, physical and emotional well-being, and so on-make it valuable for same-sex couples as well. . . ."

Question 25

Explain Corvino's objections against the NNL argument against homosexuality. What is the "NNL" argument, as Corvino explains it? What are the strengths and/or weaknesses of both the NNL and Corvino arguments? Be sure to indicate which moral perspective (i.e., consequentialist, deontological, utilitarian, natural law, care ethics, etc.)is employed in each argument.