gender, sex, and sexuality sociology chapter 12
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
functionalism
which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability?
functionalism
the terms "masculine" and "feminine" refers to a person's _________
gender
research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation ________
in early adolescence
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 attitude toward sex?
sweden
which is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism?
there is no definitive explanation
Sociologists associate sexuality with _______.
a person's capacity for sexual feelings
only women are affected by gender stratification
false
according to national surveys, most US parents support which type of sex ed program in school?
abstinence plus sexual safety
according to the the symbolic interactionist perspective, we "do gender":
all the time, in everything we do
compared to most western societies, US sexual attitudes are considered __________
conservative
the term _______ refers to society's concept of how men and women are expected to act and how they should behave
gender role
a person who is biologically female but identifies with the male gender and has undergone surgery to alter her body is considered ________
transsexual
which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype?
women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded