Chapter 12: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

In which country is sex education required in public schools? a. The United States b. Sweden c. England d. Nigeria

b. Sweden

The term doing gender can be defined as: a. The refusal to participate in any tasks with gender-specific requirements. b. When people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn, themselves. c. The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another. d. Dating a member of the same sex to make a political statement.

b. When people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn, themselves.

Gender Dysphoria is: a. A form of homophobia b. A form of sexual dysfunction and paraphilia c. A condition where transgender people choose to alter their bodies d. A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with

d. A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with

Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping? a. Keisha's mom encouraging her to take home economics over shop class so she can please her future husband. b. A music store employee encouraging a young woman to study the piano or flute instead of the drums or guitar. c. A teacher discouraging a female student from entering the military, suggesting nursing school instead. d. A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday.

d. A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday.

When Jeanette's parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection. When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month. This is an example of: a. A double standard b. A misunderstanding c. Homophobia d. Gender identity

a. A double standard

What is the first agent of socialization? a. The law b. Family c. Friends d. School

b. Family

When Wendy's sorority sisters discover that Wendy is a lesbian, they hold a secret meeting to decide if Wendy should still be allowed to pledge. A handful of the sisters vote "no." This is an example of: a. Doing gender b. Bisexuality c. Homophobia d. Social imperialism

c. Homophobia

Jenny is given a doll for 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck. This is an example of gender: a. Bending b. Indifference c. Socialization d. Stratification

c. Socialization

What is the difference between sex and gender? a. Sex refers to sexual orientation, and gender refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females. b. Sex is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine, gender is biological characterization of anatomy. c. Sex refers to who a person is sexually attracted to, and gender refers to whom a person chooses to partner with. d. Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine.

d. Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine.

Biological determinism is: a. The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another b. An extreme or irrational aversion to homosexuals c. An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine d. The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology

d. The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology