Sociology Ch 12

Sociologists associate sexuality with

A person's capacity for sexual feelings

According to national surveys, most U.S parents support which type of sex education program in school?

Abstinence plus sexual safety

According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we "do gender":

All of the time, in everything we do

Compared to most Western societies, U.S, sexual attitudes are considered_______.

Conservative

Which of the following is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism

Currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism

Only women are affected by gender stratification

False

To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply; Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly i.e., at a state of balance

Functionalism

Which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure material cohesion and family stability?

Functionalism

The term "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a person's___

Gender

The term ____refers to society's concept of how men and women are expected to act and how they should behave

Gender Role

Which of the following in the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for schooled children?

Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles.

What Western country is thought to be the most liberal in it attitudes towards sex?

Sweden

A person who is biological female but identifies with the male gender and had undergone surgery to alter her body in considered______

Transsexual

Which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype?

Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded

Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation_______

in early adolescence