Chapter 12: Gender and Sexuality

Which of the following people are cohabiting?

An unmarried couple who are living together.

Which of the following is an example of an evolutionary theory on how biology might affect sexuality?

Anticipating a nine-month pregnancy discourages women from having frequent sex with multiple sexual partners.

A person's sex is a _______ classification, whereas their gender is a _________ classification.

Biological; social

Although many patterns and ideals about gender norms in the home and workplace have changed since the 1960s, _______.

Both men and women are still held to traditional gender norms about home and work.

Two women kissing on a dance floor __________.

Could be of any sexual orientation

This year at suburbia high school Karen and Josh were elected Homecoming King and Queen. This common process of electing...

Heteronormativity

A heterosexual woman being verbally harassed because she is wearing masculine clothes and walking with another woman is experiencing _______.

Heterosexism

The double standard of sexuality refers to the fact that people tend to ________i

Judge women more harshly for having casual sex than they judge men.

Who holds the most power in a patriarchy?

Men

Kent is passionate about early childhood education....

Occupational sex segregation

A study sample that is drawn so that there is an equal probability for every person to be included is called a(n) sample.

Probability

The results of _________ show that __________ impact(s) behavior.

Random-assignment experiments; gendered stereotypes

In what way does sex between people in relationships differ from sex during a first-time hookup?

Sex in a relationship is more likely to include an orgasm.

How do stereotypes relate to actual behavior?

Stereotypes can produce a behavior that was not there before.

In one company, a secretary job and a factory job requiring the same level of education, skill and labor will often have pay rates in which _________.

The factory job earns more money.

Julie is 7 months pregnant. Her family and friends are throwing her a baby shower. The color scheme for the shower is pink and white...

The shower is an example of gender socialization.

Janet's pregnancy illustrates what social change?

The widespread acceptance of having premarital sex and children outside of marriage.

In which field has the presence of women most greatly increased in the past 50 years?

The workforce.

Though women __________ than men, they still _______

earn more college degrees; have lower average earnings.