Deck 7: Gender and Sexuality

Question 1

In reviewing the Case of Margaret Study case 7.1) outline specific interventions that you would consider from a social constructionist perspective.

Answer 1

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Question 2

When examining the concepts of masculinity and femininity one of the most important considerations is that:

A) They are not related to gender roles
B) Gender specific masculine and feminine behaviors are not differentiated at an early age
C) Culture and society play a role in defining these concepts
D) There are very few differences between the two concepts

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Develop a case about a male client that exemplifies some of the issues presented about masculine ideology. Include specific interventions that address "gender role strain".

Answer 3

not answered

Question 4

One way to examine the complexity of gender is to consider various dimensions that encompasses:

A) Biological, sexual orientation, self identification, and gender expression
B) Biological, sexual orientation and genetic predisposition
C) Definable characteristics of male and female
D) Sexual orientation, masculine and feminine behaviors

Question 5

Gender is viewed as the expression of a subjective sense of self as male or female and includes

A) Socially constructed roles
B) Socially constructed roles as well as the human body's anatomy and physiology
C) Differentiated gender roles
D) Sexual behavior

Question 6

Sexuality is viewed as a broad construct that encompasses:

A) Gender, gender roles and sexual orientation
B) Gender, gender roles and race
C) Gender, gender roles and masculinity
D) Gender, gender roles and femininity

Question 7

Describe two or three ways that masculine and feminine descriptors influence gender specific behaviors.

Question 8

____________ is a general term used to describe points of view that focus on differences between men and women based on genetics and physiology that promotes biological determinism.

A) Existentialism
B) Social Constructionism
C) Feminism
D) Essentialism

Question 9

Although feminist perspectives have helped to reconstruct the concept of gender they have received criticism as essentialist in nature. Provide 2 to 3 examples of how this has occurred.

Question 10

Gilbert and Scher 1999) described a model that helps us examine how gender influences the language we use, the policies we develop, and perception of power. Please describe this model.

Question 11

Worell 1986) and Worell and Remer 1992) pointed out the lack of attention given to women's psychological health by stating that:

A) Women's problems have never been overpathologized
B) Theories of development have examined both men and women in unbiased ways
C) Traditional theories of development have described male traits as normative and as female traits as deficient
D) There has never been a power differential between men and women

Question 12

Briefly describe the major differences between sexuality and gender.