Deck 9: B: Sexualities

Question 1

When one uses the words faggot and dyke,one is likely asserting _____________ in public places.

A)heterosexuality
B)homosexuality
C)asexuality
D)sexual discrimination

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When one is attracted to a person of the same sex,it is known as

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Concerned parents unite together in an attempt to prevent a non-fictional story about a same-sex penguin pair from being made available to students in a school library on the grounds that it depicts a type of relationship that "goes against nature." This would be a clear example of ________ thinking.

A)progressive
B)heterosexist
C)naturalistic
D)bio-determinist

Answer 3

B

Question 4

LGBTQ stands for

A)lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgendered,queer.
B)lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgendered,questioning.
C)lesbian,gay,bisexuality,transgendered,queer.
D)lesbian,gay,bisexuality,transgendered,questioning.

Question 5

When and where did the first gay rights demonstration take place in Canada?

A)Ottawa,1971
B)Toronto,1968
C)Vancouver,1986
D)Winnipeg,1918

Question 6

In Western society,_____________ is considered to be both normal and natural.

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

Question 7

The gay liberation movement was significant for all of the following reasons except:

A)It sparked a chain reaction throughout the country.
B)It launched a public gay pride movement.
C)It legitimized gay and lesbian identities.
D)It resulted in significant setbacks for heterosexuals.

Question 8

Understanding sexualities as a social construction means understanding that the meanings of sexual desires and sexual acts are

A)biologically determined.
B)biologically constructed.
C)culturally hegemonic.
D)socially organized.

Question 9

Sexualities include all of the following except

A)sexual orientation.
B)sexual identity.
C)sex acts.
D)sex preference.

Question 10

The murder of Brandon Teena,as documented in the film Boys Don't Cry (1999)and the documentary The Brandon Teena Story (1998),was a blatant instance of

A)homophobia.
B)heterosexism.
C)misogyny.
D)transphobia.

Question 11

The social construction of sexualities refers to

A)how society,through its laws,language,popular culture,and rituals,constructs the meaning of sexuality.
B)how society allows for free sexual expression through its laws,language,popular culture,and rituals.
C)how society teaches us what is natural.
D)the idea that the meaning of sexuality is socially organized and static from culture to culture.

Question 12

The anthropological findings that the meaning and practice of kissing varies from culture to culture suggests that

A)the meaning and practice of kissing is shaped by culture.
B)gender and sexuality are biologically determined.
C)sexuality is a false construct.
D)sexuality is prescribed.

Question 13

Many ____________ argue that sexuality and gender are inextricably linked.

A)functionalists
B)symbolic interactionists
C)post-modernists
D)feminists

Question 14

Naoko,a 20-year-old woman,attends a family reunion where she is asked if she has a "boyfriend at college." This type of question could be considered an example of

A)heterosexism.
B)homophobia.
C)sexism.
D)androcentrism.

Question 15

According to your text,in addition to being attracted to someone of the opposite sex,heterosexuality is more than an individual identity because it represents

A)a norm and a socially approved role.
B)a norm and a socially disputed role.
C)a role identified by society as being socially constructed.
D)a norm and socially constructed role.

Question 16

Who suggested that a person's sexual identity is disciplined;it is not a biological reality but rather produced socially and continuously performed?

A)Comte
B)Durkheim
C)Foucault
D)Marx

Question 17

Capitalism helped create conditions allowing some women and men to arrange their private lives around erotic and emotional attractions to members of their own sex through the separation of sexuality from

A)domestic labour.
B)responsibility.
C)procreation.
D)love.

Question 18

During which decades did gay men and lesbians began to congregate in gay and lesbian bars in large North American cities?

A)1920s and 1930s
B)1960s and 1970s
C)1970s and 1980s
D)1980s and 1990s

Question 19

Sexual orientation refers to

A)who you are attracted to.
B)sexual identity.
C)sex acts.
D)sexuality.

Question 20

According to insights offered by Foucault,the discourse of promiscuity

A)disciplines sexuality.
B)allows for sexual promiscuity.
C)justifies homosexuality.
D)disciplines acceptance.

Question 21

For a post-structuralist such as Foucault,our sexual behaviour and sexual identity are products of

A)rules.
B)scripts.
C)discourses.
D)contested histories.

Question 22

Jenny gets the 'butterflies" and is giggly every time Elizabeth comes into the room.This could illustrate her

A)social identity.
B)sexual orientation.
C)heterosexism.
D)social orientation.

Question 23

The existence of either a natural (biological)or a fixed (stable)gender is in fact a(n)

A)ideological construct.
B)illusion.
C)delusion.
D)cultural norm.

Question 24

According to Davis's ______________ approach,if one partner is not having their sexual needs and wants fulfilled,prostitution provides an avenue to meet those needs.

A)intersectional
B)functionalist
C)post-structuralist
D)symbolic interactionist

Question 25

The cultural expectations we hold about what constitutes appropriate sexuality,as manifested in language,practices,and social rules,are

A)sexual codes.
B)sexual scripts.
C)the "rules."
D)codes of sexual ethics.

Question 26

Romantic and sexual desire for people regardless of their gender identity or biological sex is known as

A)bisexuality.
B)asexuality.
C)polyamory.
D)pansexuality.

Question 27

Conflict theorists suggest that

A)the regulation of sexuality is functional.
B)prostitution provides avenues to keep families together.
C)sexuality is becoming more and more commodified.
D)capitalism shapes contemporary sexualities because it is a basic human drive.

Question 28

Symbolic interactionists discuss all of the following in terms of sexuality except

A)the social meanings that a society attributes to sexuality.
B)sexual scripts,which refer to cultural expectations we hold about what constitutes appropriate sexuality.
C)how individuals interact with other members of society.
D)sexual scripts,which refer to expectations we hold about what constitutes appropriate sexuality based on biological determinants.

Question 29

Contemporary uses and meanings of the word slut have this general effect on the sexual double standard.

A)Challenge
B)Subversion
C)Re-imagining
D)Reinforcement

Question 30

__________ theory on sexuality purports that sexual behaviour and sexual identity are products of discourses.

A)Post-structuralist
B)Essentialist
C)Symbolic interactionist
D)Functionalist

Question 31

The term polyamory translates to

A)"many loves."
B)"swinging."
C)"swapping."
D)"responsible non-monogamy."

Question 32

The sexual double standard is enforced through the social power of

A)chastity.
B)religion.
C)reputation.
D)sexually transmitted infections.

Question 33

Queer theory suggests that

A)there is a need to challenge heterosexism,which is the belief that all sexualities are natural.
B)there is a need to challenge heterosexism,which is the belief that heterosexuality is natural and superior.
C)there is a need to challenge homosexuality because it erodes the smooth functioning of society.
D)there is a need to challenge the idea that sexuality is socially constructed.

Question 34

The construction of black and Asian women as sexually exotic exemplifies a _______________ double standard.

A)racialized
B)colonial
C)hegemonic
D)multicultural

Question 35

__________,influenced by the work of Foucault,argues that sexuality is fashioned and refashioned through discourses.

A)Feminist post-structuralism
B)Essentialism
C)Symbolic interactionism
D)Functionalism

Question 36

In today's global HIV/AIDS pandemic,which social category is emerging as the most vulnerable?

A)Young men
B)Young women
C)Middle-aged women
D)Older men

Question 37

Which of the following does not describe polyamorous people in the US?

A)Educated
B)Middle-aged
C)White
D)Non-professionals

Question 38

This is a derogatory term used to describe anyone who is assumed to have had sex with an "unreasonable" number of sexual partners.

A)Whore
B)Slut
C)Pervert
D)Promiscuous

Question 39

Researchers refer to the relationship pattern whereby a person has one monogamous relationship following another as

A)hyper-monotony.
B)serial monogamy.
C)hegemonic monogamy.
D)monogamy.

Question 40

Which of the following is not an assumption of essentialist theories of sexuality?

A)Sexuality is a basic human drive or force that exists prior to social life.
B)Sexuality is determined by the biological or psychological makeup of human beings.
C)Sexuality is situated biologically.
D)Sexuality is socially constructed.

Question 41

Men who are married to women but have sex with other men are referred to as

A)on the fringe.
B)on the down low.
C)bisexuals.
D)on the upswing.

Question 42

Heterosexism is

A)a fear of any sexual activities that are not heterosexual in nature.
B)seeing opposite sex attraction as ideal and normal.
C)an individual's sexual and emotional attraction to a person of a particular sex.
D)a broad term which includes our knowledge of our bodies and our sexual preferences.

Question 43

Madonna kissing Britney Spears at an awards ceremony was considered risqué;however,pop star and American Idol contestant Adam Lambert kissing his male bandmate at a different awards ceremony a few years later was viewed as "disgusting," "wrong," and "inappropriate." This could be an example of

A)sexism.
B)heterosexism.
C)gay bashing.
D)a sexual double standard.

Question 44

Which is not always true of heterosexuality?

A)Attraction to opposite sex
B)The practice of monogamy
C)Reinforced through surveillance
D)Dominant sexuality

Question 45

The irrational fear or hatred of those who are romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women is known as

A)biphobia.
B)bisexuality.
C)homophobia.
D)heterosexism.

Question 46

Which post-structuralist argues that what we understand today as sex is a product of the discourse of sexuality?

A)Michel Foucault
B)Steven Siedman
C)Judith Butler
D)Michael Kimmel

Question 47

When a young woman gets ready to go to a bar for the evening with her best friends,she styles her hair,puts on makeup,wears a low-cut shirt and high heels in hopes of attracting a man.Judith Butler would argue that she is achieving the

A)femininity fraction.
B)gender intelligibility.
C)heterosexual matrix.
D)ideal femininity.

Question 48

What paved the way for sexuality to be discussed separately from procreation?

A)The gay liberation movement
B)The Industrial Revolution
C)The Quiet Revolution
D)The Stonewall riots

Question 49

The Regulation of Desire: Homo and Hetero Sexualities was authored by

A)Dorothy Smith.
B)Antonio Gramsci.
C)Michel Foucault.
D)Gary Kinsman.

Question 50

When first defined by Kieman,to be "heterosexual" included

A)being physically challenged.
B)inclinations toward only one sex.
C)seeking pleasure from sex.
D)Having desires organized around marriage.

Question 51

What historical event is given credit for starting the gay liberation movement?

A)The Quiet Revolution
B)The publication of the first gay/lesbian paper
C)The criminalization of homosexual acts
D)The Stonewall riots

Question 52

Symbolic interactionists Gagnon and Simon argue that our sexual experiences are influenced by our

A)climate;hot weather results in increased sexual activity.
B)sexual scripts.
C)social scripts.
D)peer group interactions.

Question 53

The "It Gets Better" Campaign aimed at LGBTQ youth was designed to combat the negative effects of ____________________ in our society.

A)Transphobia
B)Monogamy
C)Heterosexism
D)Surveillance

Question 54

Sally married Mark when she was 18 years old and divorced him when she was 20.At 21 she started dating Tom,whom she subsequently broke it off with.At 23 Sally met Jackson,whom she married a year later and had two children with before the dissolution of this marriage.Sally is an example of

A)a Madonna.
B)polyamory.
C)asexuality.
D)serial monogamy.

Question 55

Which theory argues that prostitution may be a good way to keep families together?

A)Functionalism
B)Symbolic interactionism
C)Feminism
D)Conflict theory

Question 56

Jacob is studying the commodification of sex by examining the sex trade.He is most likely using a ______________ perspective.

A)Marxist/conflict
B)symbolic interactionist
C)feminist
D)post-structuralist

Question 57

Polygyny is commonly contrasted with

A)polygamy.
B)monogamy.
C)serial monogamy.
D)polyamory.

Question 58

Which of the following is not indicative of monogamy?

A)A single sexual relationship during one's lifetime
B)A marriage to one person
C)The coupling of two people allowing for the intimate involvement of others
D)Engaging in sexual relationships with one person at a time

Question 59

When Jack asserts that he hates Jayden for no other reason than his same-sex relationship,Jack is displaying

A)heterosexism.
B)homoerotic tendencies.
C)homosexuality.
D)homophobia.

Question 60

Multilateral marriage refers to

A)people who marry,divorce,and then remarry multiple times.
B)group marriages.
C)commitment ceremony marriages (rather than legally binding).
D)marrying one socio-economic class beyond your own.

Question 61

When asked by a colleague "So,which team do you play for?" Brad replied,"None.I don't play those kinds of sports at all." Brad therefore ascribes to

A)asexuality.
B)pansexuality.
C)bisexuality.
D)antisexuality.

Question 62

Charlene's lesbian friend uninvited her to movie night when she found out that Charlene's new partner was male,stating,"I know you're bisexual,but that's sleeping with the enemy." This is an example of

A)homophobia.
B)disciplinary identity.
C)biphobic marginalization.
D)heterosexism.

Question 63

Elliot was fired from his job because he is "transitioning" from a woman to a man and his female co-workers were uncomfortable with him using the women's washroom.This is an example of

A)homophobia.
B)transphobia.
C)biphobia.
D)heterosexism.

Question 64

Helen,Richard,Sarah,and Curtis are involved in a long-term,committed "quad" and have laid out careful and thoughtful rules and expectations for their interactions.They are engaged in

A)polygamy.
B)swinging.
C)responsible non-monogamy.
D)polyandry.

Question 65

Shaun wears a pastel purple shirt to school one day,and one of his friends remarks,"Wow,Shaun,when were you planning on telling us you were gay?" This is an example of

A)sexual orientation.
B)transphobia.
C)disciplinary identity.
D)surveillance.

Question 66

The fact that the default image in mainstream media is a couple comprised of a man and a woman demonstrates the media bias toward

A)pansexuality.
B)heterosexuality.
C)asexuality.
D)heteronormativity.

Question 67

Which of the following theories of sexuality would view prostitutes as commodities being bought and sold within a capitalist economy?

A)Essentialism
B)Functionalism
C)Conflict theory
D)Post-structuralism

Question 68

In a society that privileges heterosexuality,which of the following does not conform to dominant discourses of acceptable and appropriate behaviour?

A)Serial monogamy
B)"Just friends"
C)"Friends with benefits"
D)Transphobia

Question 69

Marshall was told by his football coach that he no longer had a spot on the team because his teammates were uncomfortable showering with him since he came out as gay.This is an example of

A)homophobia.
B)transphobia.
C)biphobia.
D)heterosexism.

Question 70

In a much-publicized Canadian case,a judge gave a reduced sentence for rape because he noted that the women involved had "made their intentions publicly known that they wanted to party" through their clothing and actions and sent signals that "sex was in the air." This is an example of

A)slut-shaming.
B)normative constructions of femininity.
C)promiscuity.
D)negative sexual labelling.

Question 71

Queer theory would be mostly closely aligned with

A)asexuality.
B)heterosexism.
C)homosexuality.
D)pansexuality.

Question 72

Jan refuses to define herself as associated with the LGBTQ community,stating that such categories are too restrictive and problematic.Jan therefore ascribes to

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

Question 73

Kate is having difficulty maintaining a healthy romantic relationship because,due to her bisexuality,her partners believe she is incapable of

A)responsible non-monogamy.
B)monogamy.
C)authentic bisexuality.
D)heterosexism.

Question 74

Roger is married but goes to gay bars and picks up men for casual sex without his wife's knowledge.Roger is therefore

A)bisexual.
B)pansexual.
C)homosexual.
D)on the down low.

Question 75

Tammy and Jeff take the position that sex (when safe and consensual)is natural,healthy,and good.They want to stop people from using derogatory terms about those,like themselves,who openly engage in an active and non-monogamous sex life.They can be described as

A)swingers.
B)ethical sluts.
C)players.
D)slut-bashers.