Ch. 12 Section Quiz

According to national surveys, most U.S. parents support which type of sex education program in school?

Abstinence plus sexual safety

Which of following is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism?

Currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism.

Only women are affected by gender stratification.

False

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

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 gender 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

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

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

Sociologists associate sexuality with _______.

a person's capacity for sexual feelings

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

all of the time, in everything we do

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

conservative

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

gender

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

gender role

Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation _______.

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 _______.

transsexual