sociology chapter 12

only women are affected by gender stratification

false

compared to most western societies, US sexual attitudes are considered

free

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 marital cohesion and family stability

functionalism

the terms "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a persons

gender

the term _____ refers to societys concept of how men and women are expected to acts and how they should behave

gender role

sociologists associate sexualit with

a persons capacity for sexual feelings

according to national surveys, most US parents support which type of a 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

which of following is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism

currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism

research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation

in early adolescence

which of the following is the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for school-aged children

peers tend to reinforce gener roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles

what western country is thought to be the most liberal in its attitudes toward sex

sweden

a person who is biologically female but identifies with the male gender and has undergone surgery to alter her body is 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