ch. 12 gender, sex and sexuality

in which country is sex education required in public schools ?

Sweden

In 1971, BROWERMAN'S study on the traits mental health workers ascribed to males and females found that

being female is associated with being somewhat unhealthy or not of sound mind. these results were similar to that of an updated study completed in 2006

feminist theory is a type of _________ theory that examines inequalities in gender-related issues.

conflict

Jorge sees men as the dominant social group and women as the subordinate group. And this has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers. Which sociological perspective best fit Jorge's view?

conflict theory

Queer Theory statements

needs of a more flexible and fluid conceptualization of sexuality, believes that classify individuals as "homo" or "hetero" pits one group against the other.

whats the difference between sex and gender

sex refers to physical, while gender refers on how a person identifies as masculine or feminine.

parents socialization of gender vary based on

social class, race and ethnicity

Maria is given a doll for 2nd. birthday, while her brother, Juan, is given a fire truck. This is an example of gender:

socialization

Rocio believes that gender is about the division of labor in the family. Before men outside and women inside. After WW 2. women outside too. From what sociological perspective is saw ?

structural functionalism

Mariano grew up wanted to dress as his sister instead of his brother. He becomes 18 and start dressing as woman, but he still attracted to women. He doesn't want surgery, he is:

transgender