sociology ch. 12 questions

sociologist associate sexuality with: a. heterosexuality b. homosexuality c. biological factors d. a person's capacity for sexual feelings

d. a person's capacity for sexual feelings

only women are affected by gender stratification true or false

false

research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation --. a. at infancy b. in early adolescence c. in early adulthood d. in late adulthood

b. in early adolescence

which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype? a. women are typically shorter than men b. men do not live as long as women c. women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded d. men hold more high earning, level headed jobs than women

c. women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded

the terms masculine and feminine refer to a person's --. a. sex b. gender c. sex and gender d. none of the above

b. gender

compared to most western societies, american sexual attitudes are considered: a. conservative b. liberal c. permissive d. free

a. conservative

which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability? a. functionalism b. conflict theory c. symbolic interactionism d. queer theory

a. functionalism

-- is/are an individual's self conception of being male or female based on his or her association with masculine or feminine gender roles. a. gender identity b. gender bias c. sexual orientation d. sexual attitudes

a. gender identity

according to national surveys, most american parents support which type of sex education program in school? a. abstinence only b. abstinence plus sexual safety c. sexual safety without promoting abstinence d. no sex education

b. abstinence plus sexual safety

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 bc it keeps the household running smoothly, in a state of balance? a. conflict theory b. functionalism c. feminist theory d. symbolic interactionism

b. functionalism

what western country is thought to be the most liberal in its attitude towards sex? a. united states b. sweden c. mexico d. ireland

b. sweden

a person who is biologically female but identifies with the male gender and has undergone surgery to alter her body is considered --. a. transgendered b. transsexual c. a cross-dresser d. homosexual

b. transsexual

which of the following is the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for school-aged children? a. children can act however they wish around their peers because children are unaware of gender roles b. peers serve as a support system for children who wish to act outside of their assigned gender roles c. peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside their assigned roles d. none of the above

c. peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside their assigned roles

according to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we "do gender": a. during half of our activities b. only when they apply to our biological sex c. only if we are actively following gender roles d. all of the time, in everything we do

d. all of the time, in everything we do

which of the following is correct regarding the explanation of transgenderism? a. it is strictly biological and associated with chemical imbalances in the brain b. it is a behavior that is learned through socializing with other transgendered individuals c. it is genetic and usually skips one generation d. currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism

d. currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism