Chapter 12 Review Exercise

The terms "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a person's __________. A. sex B. gender C. both sex and gender D. none of the above

B. gender

Compared to most Western societies, U.S. sexual attitudes are considered __________. A. conservative B. liberal C. permissive D. free

A. conservative

According to national surveys, most U.S. 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 because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance? A. Conflict theory B. Functionalism C. Feminist theory D. Symbolic interactionism

B. Functionalism

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

A person who is biologically female but identifies with the male gender and has undergone surgery to alter her body is considered __________ . A. transgender 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 of their assigned roles. D. None of the above

C. 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 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, leadership jobs than women.

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

Sociologists 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

True or False: Only women are affected by gender stratification.

False