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