Deck 10: Gender and Sexuality

Question 1

A person whose body has both male and female characteristics is called:

A) intersexed
B) transsexual
C) androgynous
D) heterosexual

Answer 1

A

Question 2

People who are born as one identifiable sex and have undergone surgical modifications and hormonal interventions to become the other sex are called:

A) intersexed
B) transsexual
C) androgynous
D) heterosexual

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Individuals who have a biological sex but possess a gender identity other than that typically assigned to their sex are called:

A) intersexed
B) transsexual
C) androgynous
D) transgender

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Julia told her friends that she really dislikes homosexuals and that she thinks that homosexuality is unnatural. Julia's attitude is an example of:

A) patriarchy
B) homophobia
C) sexism
D) gender identity

Question 5

In traditional North American society, women were expected to cook and care for the children, while men were expected to work outside of the home. These expectations associated with being a male or a female are an example of:

A) sex
B) gender
C) androgyny
D) sexism

Question 6

Todd is a four-year-old boy. He does not want to wear the same types of clothes nor play with the same types of toys as his sister Bonnie. This perception reflects Todd's:

A) sex
B) androgyny
C) gender identity
D) sexism

Question 7

A particular kind of social interaction in which we express ourselves as sexual beings is called:

A) gender identity
B) sexuality
C) sexual orientation
D) gender roles

Question 8

Our perception of ourselves as males or females is called:

A) sexual identity
B) gender identity
C) sexism
D) patriarchy

Question 9

Melissa is a woman who is sexually attracted to men. Melissa is:

A) homosexual
B) heterosexual
C) bisexual
D) asexual

Question 10

People who are sexually attracted to people of either sex are called:

A) heterosexual
B) homosexual
C) asexual
D) bisexual

Question 11

Andreas believes that males are physically, emotionally, and intellectually superior to females. This is an example of:

A) patriarchy
B) matriarchy
C) sexism
D) the glass ceiling

Question 12

Peter is an 18-year-old male and he prefers females as sexual partners. This is a reflection of Peter's:

A) sexual orientation
B) gender
C) sex
D) homosexuality

Question 13

Louise is a woman who is not sexually attracted to either men or women. Louise is:

A) bisexual
B) asexual
C) homosexual
D) heterosexual

Question 14

Samir and Zainab have six children, three boys and three girls. According to Michael Messner's research, the parents are:

A) more likely to notice similarities in the boys and the girls
B) more likely to notice the differences between the boys and the girls
C) equally likely to notice similarities and differences in boys and girls
D) more likely to notice similarities in the boys only

Question 15

Cheryl is a new mother. When her baby was born, the doctor looked at the baby's body parts, or biological makeup, and announced that Cheryl had delivered a boy. The doctor announced the child's:

A) sex
B) gender
C) androgyny
D) sexism

Question 16

One cultural universal that has been observed regarding sexuality is:

A) transgender
B) the bisexuality taboo
C) heterosexuality
D) the incest taboo

Question 17

Katrina works as an accountant and her husband Ralph works as a radiologist. They both leave for work at the same time and arrive home from work at the same time. However, when Katrina gets home from work, she cooks dinner, washes the dishes, and does the laundry while her husband relaxes. The work that Katrina does after coming home is called:

A) the second shift
B) the glass ceiling
C) sexism
D) androgyny

Question 18

Daniel is a male who is sexually attracted to males. Daniel is:

A) homosexual
B) heterosexual
C) bisexual
D) asexual

Question 19

Gender is primarily determined by:

A) biology
B) genetics
C) sexism
D) socialization

Question 20

The social, cultural, and psychological traits and behaviours connected with being masculine or feminine is called:

A) sex
B) gender
C) sexism
D) patriarchy

Question 21

The Bugis people of Indonesia have five different gender classifications. In Bugis society, an anatomically correct male who adheres to some of the responsibilities of women is called a:

A) calalai
B) calabai
C) bissu
D) oroane

Question 22

Currently, what proportion of Canada's paid labour force is made up of women?

A) One-third
B) Over two-thirds
C) One-quarter
D) Nearly half

Question 23

Rebecca believes that women naturally make better elementary school teachers than men because she thinks that women are more nurturing. Rebecca's beliefs support the ___________ model.

A) human capital
B) choice
C) patriarchy
D) matriarchy

Question 24

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both masculine. This practice was found among the ______________ people.

A) Bugis
B) Mundgomer
C) Arapesh
D) Tchambul

Question 25

Margaret Mead found that in one society, the men stayed home and raised the children while the women provided for the household. This practice was found among the ______________ people.

A) Bugis
B) Mundgomer
C) Arapesh
D) Tchambul

Question 26

Professor Buresch explains the income gap by the fact that women tend to major in fields that pay very little money. The professor's ideas are in line with the __________________ model.

A) choice
B) matriarchy
C) patriarchy
D) human capital

Question 27

In families, which role is focused on working to provide for the family in a financial way?

A) Economic
B) Expressive
C) Instrumental
D) Caretaking

Question 28

The Bugis society of Indonesia recognizes five different genders. What does this suggest about gender?

A) It is socially defined.
B) It is almost entirely biological.
C) It determines your sexual orientation.
D) It is the same as sex.

Question 29

The sociology class is taking a study abroad trip to the island of Sulawesi. While there, the students will meet with an anatomical female who assumes the characteristics of men. The Bugis people refer to this member of society as:

A) calalai
B) calabai
C) bissu
D) oroane

Question 30

In Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory, one of the dimensions he measured was the masculinity of a culture. According to this theory, in a masculine culture, what most motivates people?

A) Liking what you do
B) Wanting to be the best
C) Quality of life
D) Caring for others

Question 31

After studying various societies, Margaret Mead concluded that gender roles are largely dependent on:

A) the glass ceiling
B) sexism
C) culture
D) patriarchy

Question 32

Patricia and Patrick are twins. While Patricia received a doll for her 7th birthday, Patrick received a football. These toys indicate to the children that society has certain expectations of how females and males should act and think. These toys are shaping the children's:

A) sexism
B) gender roles
C) sex
D) machismo

Question 33

Professor Martinelli is showing a video of the Bugis people that showcases people who embody the perfect mixture of male and female. The video highlights the:

A) calalai
B) calabai
C) oroane
D) bissu

Question 34

When Geert Hofstede developed his cultural dimensions theory, which nation did he find to be the most masculine?

A) Japan
B) The United States
C) Italy
D) Morocco

Question 35

Margaret Mead found that in one society the men and the women were both feminine. This practice was found among the ______________ people.

A) Bugis
B) Mundgomer
C) Arapesh
D) Tchambul

Question 36

Joan has been promoted through the company for 23 years and is now a vice president. Joan realizes that she will never be promoted to president because of an invisible barrier that prevents women from reaching the top-level position. This example illustrates the:

A) second shift
B) human capital model
C) glass ceiling
D) gender identity

Question 37

Tameka teaches her daughter that we live in a male-dominated society that doesn't allow women to hold upper-tier jobs. Tameka's views are in line with the ___________________ model.

A) choice
B) matriarchy
C) patriarchy
D) human capital

Question 38

When Geert Hofstede developed his cultural dimensions theory, which nation did he find to be the most feminine?

A) Canada
B) The United States
C) Sweden
D) Brazil

Question 39

Dr. Meyers believes that men and women typically work in different types of jobs because they bring different natural skills to the workplace. Dr. Meyers' belief is in line with the ___________ model.

A) choice
B) matriarchy
C) patriarchy
D) human capital

Question 40

Myrtle is writing a paper on the two groups of the Bugis that are most comparable to gender in Western society. Myrtle is writing a paper on:

A) the oroane and the makkunrai
B) the calalai and the calabai
C) the bissu and the calalai
D) the bissu and the calabai

Question 41

In families, which role is focused on the socialization of children and meeting the family's emotional needs?

A) Emotional
B) Expressive
C) Instrumental
D) Parenting

Question 42

Discuss the traditional gender roles in families.

Question 43

The 2006 General Social Survey found that approximately _________ percent of women claim they were victims of sexual assault.

A) 15
B) 34
C) 51
D) 76

Question 44

The theory that women, by nature, are uninterested in politics has been disproven by the fact that:

A) most people in politics are women
B) women are more likely to study political science
C) women vote more regularly than men
D) society forces women into a politically active role

Question 45

Discuss and evaluate the three theories that explain why women in North America are still not on an equal footing with men when it comes to the top political positions.

Question 46

Explain the difference between gender and sex.

Question 47

Today, Professor Scanzoni will explain how gender roles benefit males in society because the role of breadwinner gives men power and control. This lecture is in line with:

A) symbolic interactionism
B) conflict theory
C) feminist theory
D) functionalism

Question 48

According to Friedrich Engels, a contemporary of Karl Marx, which is the first oppressed group in society?

A) The proletariat
B) Women
C) The petit bourgeoisie
D) Visible minorities

Question 49

Describe how gender socialization creates gender identities and gender roles.

Question 50

Discuss the different forms of sexual orientation.

Question 51

Sharon is conducting research on how men and women tend to communicate differently. Sharon's research is in line with:

A) symbolic interactionism
B) conflict theory
C) feminist theory
D) functionalism

Question 52

Explain why sociologists say that gender is constructed.

Question 53

Maya believes in social equality for all people and she stresses that women deserve the same opportunities as men. Maya's beliefs are in line with:

A) functionalism
B) feminist theory
C) conflict theory
D) symbolic interactionism

Question 54

Describe the four general beliefs of feminist theory.

Question 55

Chuiya believes that men and women have different, but complementary, roles in the traditional household. Both the man and the woman of the house complete necessary jobs. Chuiya's beliefs are in line with:

A) symbolic interactionism
B) conflict theory
C) feminist theory
D) functionalism

Question 56

Which is the most common reason for not reporting sexual assaults in Canada?

A) Not believing the police could help
B) Feeling the incident should be dealt with in an alternative way
C) Feeling the incident was personal
D) Believing the incident was not important enough

Question 57

Discuss the five different gender classifications among the Bugis people.

Question 58

Compare and contrast the human capital model, the choice model, and the patriarchy model.

Question 59

Create a dialogue in which a conflict theorist, a feminist theorist, a symbolic interactionist, and a functionalist discuss why gender stratification exists.

Question 60

Describe Alfred Kinsey's findings about sexual orientation.

Question 61

Identify the different policies in place in Canada to prevent sexual harassment and domestic violence.

Question 62

Gender roles are the same around the world.

Question 63

Explain the concepts of "glass ceiling" and "glass elevator" and how they affect men and women.

Question 64

Our perception of ourselves as feminine or masculine is our .

Question 65

Your gender determines your sexual orientation.

Question 66

is defined as the social, cultural, and psychological traits and behaviours connected with being masculine or feminine.

Question 67

Transgender individuals have a biological sex but possess a gender identity other than that typically assigned to their sex.

Question 68

The biological characteristics that distinguish males and females determine their .

Question 69

individuals have a biological sex but possess a gender identity other than that typically assigned to their sex.

Question 70

Muganthan is a male who prefers female sexual partners. Muganthan is heterosexual.

Question 71

Sex and gender mean the same thing.

Question 72

Conflict theorists see that capitalism and patriarchy are deeply intertwined.

Question 73

What are some of the forms of prejudice and discrimination based on sex, gender, and sexual orientation?

Question 74

The 2006 General Social Survey found that approximately 15 percent of women claim to have been victims of sexual assault.

Question 75

Most feminists accept that gender stratification is inevitable.

Question 76

Some people whose bodies have both male and female characteristics are called .

Question 77

In the traditional family form, men generally play an instrumental role.

Question 78

Describe the differences between men and women in terms of how they communicate.

Question 79

The term refers to people who are born as one identifiable sex and have undergone surgical modifications and hormonal interventions to become the other sex.

Question 80

Someone who is male will always have a masculine gender.