Sociology 110 Chapter 12 Quiz Review

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Transexual

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

All of the time, in everything we do

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

Conservative

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

False

Only women are affected by gender stratification.

In early adolescence

Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation:

A person's capacity for sexual feelings

Sociologists associate sexuality with:

Gender Role

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

Gender

The terms "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a person's

Sweden

What Western country is thought to be the most liberal in its attitudes toward sex?

Functionalism

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?

Both believe in a single supreme god, share many of the same stories in their central religious texts, believe in an afterlife

What do Christianity and Islam have in common?

Currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism

Which of following is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism?

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

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

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

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

Functionalism

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


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