Deck 5: Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Question 1

______ laws define consensual sex acts, particularly those between same-gender partners, as crimes.

A) Sodomy
B) Rape
C) Gray-asexuality
D) Kinky

Answer 1

A

Question 2

James never had any sexual attraction to the opposite gender. From a very young age, he knew his romantic and sexual attraction was to the same gender. Once in college, James felt more comfortable embracing his sexual orientation. James is most likely ______.

A) lesbian
B) gay
C) bisexual
D) asexual

Answer 2

B

Question 3

______ describes the condition of absent or low sexual attraction.

A) Homosexual
B) Heterosexual
C) Asexual
D) Bisexual

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A researcher focusing on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would most likely be interested in ______.

A) psychological coercion
B) same-gender marriage
C) the symbolic interactionism lens
D) treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in the military

Question 5

Which concept describes how an individual's sexual desires are patterned in relationship to the gender system?

A) sexual orientation
B) polyamory
C) stigmatization
D) romantic attraction

Question 6

Which term describes a non-normative sexuality, gender, and/or sex?

A) heterosexual
B) queer
C) aromantic
D) stigma

Question 7

What evidence supports the view that prostitution is not inherently exploitive?

A) Prostitution is unionized.
B) Prostitution is a consensual sex act.
C) Prostitution is legal.
D) Prostitution decreases human trafficking.

Question 8

Tucker and Rosa have been married for a few years. During that time, Rosa became the victim of domestic violence. Tucker also made unwanted sexual advances on his wife, resulting in sexual abuse known as ______.

A) bullying
B) psychological coercion
C) submission
D) marital rape

Question 9

Marissa has a primary partner, and three other romantic partners. She feels attraction and attachment to all of them. All of her partners understand the situation and her partners know each other. It is not uncommon for all of them to eat dinner together. Marissa is most likely ______.

A) heterosexual
B) kinky
C) aromantic
D) polyamorous

Question 10

How does "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" compare to the "lavender scare"?

A) They both allowed for people to be discharged/fired if even suspected of same-gender sexual behavior.
B) They both allowed people to openly serve in the military and the government regardless of sexual behavior.
C) Both were enacted by President Clinton in the 1990s to protect LGBTQ+ individuals.
D) Both were enacted to socially norm various sexual orientations in the military.

Question 11

Priya engages in unconventional sexual practices. She prefers to dominate her partners, no matter their gender or sexual orientation, as well as participate in bondage practices. She always finds consensual partners who share her same desires. She does not identify her sexuality by the gender of her partners but rather as ______.

A) kinky
B) polyamorous
C) homoromantic
D) pansexual

Question 12

Naomi's father promised a neighboring family that she will marry their son. Naomi does not want to marry this man. Her father told her that the other family paid a good price for her which will feed her family. Her father also orders her to do whatever her new husband requires of her. Naomi is most likely the victim of ______.

A) gray-asexuality
B) sexual slavery
C) transphobia
D) symbolic interactionism

Question 13

Parker identifies his sexual orientation as gay. He has had a few long-term relationships, and is currently engaged to be married. He has no fear of being arrested for same-gender sex due to the removal of the ______ in the United States.

A) sex work laws
B) "Lavender Scare"
C) sodomy laws
D) "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy

Question 14

Lynn's role in a criminal syndicate is to befriend vulnerable women and gain their trust. Lynn targets people suffering from drug addiction, or homeless teenagers who were kicked out of their parents' home or who ran away to flee abuse. After letting them stay in her spare room for free and giving them money for odd jobs, Lynn eventually brings the women to her boss. Lynn's boss holds the women against their will and moves them to various places for forced sex labor. This illustrates ______.

A) sex trafficking
B) the "Lavender Scare"
C) polyamory
D) symbolic interactionism

Question 15

Sophia, a 14-year-old girl, has been having a lot of sexual thoughts and feelings lately. She is afraid of these feelings. She is also too afraid to talk to anyone about them. As a result, Sophia actively pushes any sexual feelings and thoughts she is having away from her consciousness by regressing into her childhood. Sophia has a ______ view.

A) sex negative
B) sex positive
C) gray-asexuality
D) demisexual

Question 16

The assertion of forcible ownership over another person with the intent of coercing them to engage in sexual activities is called ______.

A) spousal rape
B) sadism
C) sexual slavery
D) sex trafficking

Question 17

Luis has been dating for a while and feels no physical attraction. He begins to date Lauren and finds that they have many interests in common; they can talk about anything. Luis begins to feel a deep emotional bond with Lauren. Soon after, he finds that he is also very sexually attracted to her. Luis is experiencing ______.

A) asexuality
B) demisexuality
C) bisexuality
D) pansexuality

Question 18

Any form of unwanted sexual behavior perpetrated by a person on another is called ______.

A) sex trafficking
B) sexual abuse
C) moral panic
D) pansexuality

Question 19

Keisha dated a few men and felt satisfied in her relationships with them. She had both sexual attraction and an emotional bond. Lately, Keisha has been feeling a sexual attraction to her coworker Judy. This has not happened before in Keisha's life. She is now questioning whether she is ______.

A) asexual
B) demisexual
C) bisexual
D) gray-asexual

Question 20

How are unconventional sexual practices related to sexual orientation?

A) Unconventional sexual practices define heterosexuality.
B) Sexual orientation combined with unconventional sexual practices result in polyamory.
C) Sexual orientation is related to unconventional sexual practices in demisexual relationships.
D) Unconventional sexual practices can be considered a unique orientation regardless of gender.

Question 21

Fairview school district has recently enacted some new programs. They want to make their schools safer for all students, especially for those who identify as LGBTQ+, from bullying. These programs include safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students to address bullying as well as training for school personnel. These programs have allowed for all students to feel safer and resulted in ______.

A) higher levels of bullying
B) lower levels of suicidal ideation
C) higher levels of violence
D) lower levels of tolerance

Question 22

Certain fields of work, such as ______, are considered to be at a greater risk for harassment for LGBTQ+ people.

A) the service industry
B) the technical fields
C) school systems
D) the medical field

Question 23

Marcus and his partner John were enjoying a leisurely evening out in their hometown. They were window shopping and openly affectionate with one another. A group of young men walked by them and began to shout derogatory names at the two of them. This harassment did not stop there as the group surrounded the couple and began to assault them. This illustrates ______.

A) the "Lavender Scare"
B) public indecency
C) rape culture
D) a hate crime

Question 24

How does symbolic interactionism explain attitudes towards same-sex marriage?

A) The decreased visibility of same-sex couples in the media and everyday interactions has led to more acceptance of same-sex marriages.
B) The increased visibility of same-sex couples in everyday interactions and the media has emphasized the similarities leading to more acceptance.
C) The symbolic interactionism lens has spread fear through the population decreasing acceptance for same-sex marriage.
D) The symbolic interactionism lens has brought back the courtship culture allowing for an increase in the acceptance of same-sex marriage.

Question 25

Gustavo and Tanya have lived together for 2 years now. They are both independent adults, gainfully employed, and a monogamous couple. Their parents understand and approve of their arrangement. This is due to the shift in ______.

A) polyamory
B) psychological coercion
C) conflict theory
D) norms about premarital sex

Question 26

Sixteen-year-old Charlie has been texting Sophie for about a month. He really wants to go out with her and his friends say if he sends her a nude picture of his genitals, she will definitely go out with him. Not thinking this through, Charlie goes ahead and texts her the picture. Not only does Sophie no longer want to go out with Charlie, but he has also opened himself up to being charged with child pornography due to the ______.

A) "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" campaign
B) sex offender laws
C) conflict theory
D) sodomy laws

Question 27

Fairview school district has decided to teach abstinence-only sex education to prevent teen sexual behavior. They believe that this will reduce unwanted pregnancies, STIs, and sexual behavior in general. This decision was made in response to several news reports of teen sexual behavior being out of control. The school district is most likely responding to ______.

A) a moral panic
B) research in sex education
C) sodomy laws
D) psychological coercion

Question 28

Which statement is true about bullying among middle school students?

A) Almost all LGBTQ+ students report experiencing verbal harassment due to sexual orientation and gender expression.
B) LGBTQ+ students are more likely to engage in bullying than heterosexual students.
C) Gender conforming students are less likely to use violence than LGBTQ+ students.
D) Almost all students report physical harassment at school regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Question 29

______ is described as feelings of fear that spread quickly based on the idea that evil threatens society.

A) Moral panic
B) Public indecency
C) The "Lavender Scare"
D) Conflict theory

Question 30

Keisha and Julia are planning their wedding. Their families and friends fully support their same-gender marriage. In fact, most people they encounter congratulate them. They have not experienced any harassment at all. Keisha and Julia believe that since there are increased numbers of same-sex couples in the media, there has been a shift in the culture. This cultural shift can be explained and understood through ______.

A) symbolic interactionism
B) romanticism
C) conflict theory
D) dating culture

Question 31

Kumar is an openly gay man. He currently works as an IT specialist for a major corporation. He has previously worked as a software designer. He left his previous employment for unspecified reasons. When searching out a new job, it was important to Kumar that there be sexual and gender non-discrimination policies in place. Kumar most likely left his previous employment due to ______.

A) polyamory
B) coercion
C) harassment
D) symbolic interactionism

Question 32

Olivia and Robert are 16 years old and have been dating for several months. They decide that it would be fun to have Robert take nude photos of Olivia. They make sure this is done in private. Robert says he will not share the photos with anyone. He uploads the photos to his computer where a friend of his finds them. This friend informs Robert that he could be charged with child pornography since Olivia is under the age of 18. This is due to the ______.

A) sex trafficking laws
B) sodomy laws
C) sex offender laws
D) sex worker laws

Question 33

Jamal has served in the National Guard for many years. He is proud to serve his country, but for many years in the 1990s was afraid of being openly gay. He knew that his superiors could not question him about his sexual orientation but that they could still discharge him from service. Thankfully, now Jamal can serve his country as an openly gay man. Jamal's early years in the National Guard illustrate ______.

A) the "Lavender Scare"
B) sodomy laws
C) "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
D) rape culture

Question 34

Which statement is true about courtship culture?

A) It took place in restaurants and movie theaters.
B) It took place in the home with family present.
C) It happened at the same time as the "Lavender Scare."
D) It ended due to symbolic interactionism.

Question 35

How does the dating culture differ from the hookup culture?

A) The hookup culture requires that the couple be chaperoned by family.
B) The hookup culture is long term requiring a lasting emotional bond.
C) The hookup culture is casual and does not necessarily require any emotional bond.
D) The hookup culture is due to moral panic in the greater population.

Question 36

Jess is a transgender woman. She avoids going to the doctor's office when she is ill. Many of her transgender friends have been denied medical services due to their perceived gender. Fearing being denied medical treatment for the flu, Jess does not tell the doctor her full history. This could lead to ______.

A) good medical care
B) symbolic interactionism
C) a lavender scare
D) inadequate medical care

Question 37

Researchers focused on the legal case Obergefell v. Hodges would most likely be interested in ______.

A) workplace harassment
B) school bullying
C) spousal rape
D) same-gender marriage

Question 38

The strategy used to advocate for tolerance, equal rights, and acceptance was termed ______.

A) "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
B) the "Lavender Scare"
C) coming out of the closet
D) panromanticism

Question 39

LGBTQ+ youth are ______ times more likely to try to commit suicide.

A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six

Question 40

How are inclusion policies related to workplace harassment?

A) Inclusion policies had no effect on work place harassment, either increasing or decreasing.
B) Workplace harassment is not tolerated with or without inclusion policies in place.
C) Workplaces that have inclusion policies and anti-discrimination policies saw a decrease in harassment.
D) Workplaces that have inclusion policies and anti-discrimination policies in place saw an increase in harassment.

Question 41

Conflict theory attempts to address and understand sexual orientations.

Question 42

Due to the "pink scare" of the 1950s the United States government fired employees who were thought to be gay due to increased depression.

Question 43

Bisexuality refers to the attraction to the same sex.

Question 44

Individuals working in regions that do not have anti-discrimination laws are more vulnerable to workplace bullying and harassment.

Question 45

Western nations included premarital sex and witchcraft in sodomy laws originally.

Question 46

Gay men suffer a larger percentage of hate crimes than other LGBTQ+ people in the United States.

Question 47

Polyamory is the Western modern conception of consensual nonmonogamous relationships.

Question 48

Some societies have viewed orientations deemed as non-normative as something that needs to be corrected.

Question 49

Sex work, particularly prostitution, is illegal around the world.

Question 50

Sexual expression that is viewed as something that must be controlled is a sex negative viewpoint.

Question 51

Eight countries list the death penalty for same-sex relations today.

Question 52

Domestic partnerships offer the same protections as marriage under the law.

Question 53

Diversity training has had an impact on bullying in the workplace for LGTBQ+ individuals.

Question 54

Forced marriages are not seen as a form of sexual slavery.

Question 55

Sociologists look at fears and norms that surround sex and sexualities to understand how they develop and change.

Question 56

Romantic attraction is the social behavior and categories related to sexual desire for another person.

Question 57

How one thinks about oneself in terms of their sexual attraction is understanding their sexual behaviors.

Question 58

All states in the United States have laws that protect LGBTQ+ individuals from housing discrimination and public services.

Question 59

In middle school youth, LGBTQ+ students are no more likely than other students to attempt suicide.

Question 60

All rape, including spousal rape, is illegal in the United States.

Question 61

Comprehensive sexual education has caused fears resulting in a moral panic.

Question 62

What evidence can you find that legal prostitution has ill effects on society?

Question 63

How do the terms queer and LGBTQ+ differ?

Question 64

Some LGBTQ+ individuals do not give all relevant medical information out of fear of refusal of treatment.

Question 65

How are anti-discrimination laws related to bullying?

Question 66

What is the relationship between sexual orientations and mental illness?

Question 67

What is the relationship between comprehensive sex education and moral panics?

Question 68

What is the relationship between mental illness and a business's ability to deny services?

Question 69

Why do you think that marital rape has a far lesser penalty in many states than rape?

Question 70

How does sexuality and romanticism differ?

Question 71

How does sex trafficking differ from sexual slavery?

Question 72

Teens cannot be charged with child pornography.

Question 73

Lack of acceptance of sexual minorities leads to lower rates of mental illness.

Question 74

Medical treatment is given regardless of someone's sexual orientation.

Question 75

Sex offender crimes cover a wide range of illegal activities, including "public indecency," requiring people to register on the sex offender registry.

Question 76

What motive is there for hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals?

Question 77

Norms and attitudes regarding sexuality can shift gradually or suddenly.

Question 78

A moral panic asserts the right of ownership over another person with regards to sexual activities.

Question 79

As of 2015, 37 states had legalized same-sex marriage.

Question 80

Dating norms have gone from courtship culture to the hookup culture with respect to relationships outside of marriage.