Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A person whose body has both male and female characteristics is commonly referred to as intersexed. Intersex is a term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit typical male or female patterns.

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:

Accepted Answer

People who have undergone surgical modifications and hormonal interventions to become the other sex are called transsexual. Intersexed individuals are born with physical or biological characteristics that do not fit typical male or female bodies. Androgynous individuals have a gender expression or identity that is a blend of male and female traits. Heterosexual refers to individuals who are attracted to the opposite sex.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The term "transgender" refers to individuals who have a gender identity that is different from their assigned gender based on their biological sex. This can include individuals who identify as the opposite gender (trans men and trans women), as multiple genders, or as nonbinary. Intersexed individuals have physical sex characteristics that are not typically male or female, and androgynous individuals have a gender expression or identity that blends both masculine and feminine qualities, but neither of these terms necessarily indicate a different gender identity than that typically assigned at birth.

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:

Accepted Answer

Julia's attitude of disliking homosexuals and believing that homosexuality is unnatural is an example of homophobia, which is a fear or dislike of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. This attitude can lead to discrimination and marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals.

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:

Accepted Answer

The expectations and roles associated with being male or female in traditional North American society are examples of gender, which is the social and cultural expectations and norms associated with being male or female. Sex, on the other hand, refers to an individual's biological characteristics as male or female. Androgyny refers to a blend of both masculine and feminine traits, while sexism is the prejudice or discrimination based on an individual's sex or gender.

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:

Accepted Answer

Todd's perception reflects his gender identity, which is his sense of being male or female. Gender identity is typically developed by age four and is influenced by both biological and environmental factors. This is different from sex, which refers to a person's biological and physiological characteristics, and androgyny, which refers to a blending of masculine and feminine traits. Sexism refers to prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender, which is not indicated in this scenario.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Sexuality refers to the ways that people express themselves as sexual beings, including behaviors, desires, preferences, and attitudes. It encompasses both emotional and physical aspects of sexuality, and can be influenced by factors such as biology, culture, and personal experience. Gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender roles are related concepts but not synonymous with sexuality.

Question 8

Our perception of ourselves as males or females is called:

Accepted Answer

Our perception of ourselves as males or females is called gender identity. Sexual identity pertains to one's sexual orientation, while sexism refers to discrimination based on sex or gender. Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Melissa, who is sexually attracted to men, would be considered heterosexual, as this term describes someone who is attracted to people of the opposite sex.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Bisexual means being attracted to people of both sexes. The other options are incorrect: heterosexual means being attracted to the opposite sex, homosexual means being attracted to the same sex, and asexual means having no sexual attraction at all.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the belief in sexism, which is discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their gender. It reinforces the idea that one gender is superior to the other, which is not only false but also harmful to those who experience discrimination as a result. Patriarchy (A) is a social system in which men hold power and dominate in various spheres of society, while matriarchy (B) is the opposite, with women holding power and authority. The glass ceiling (D) refers to the barriers that prevent women and other marginalized groups from advancing in their careers and reaching top leadership positions.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to a person's pattern of romantic, emotional, and sexual attraction towards others. In this case, Peter's preference for females as sexual partners indicates that he likely identifies as heterosexual. Gender and sex are unrelated to his sexual preferences, and homosexuality is not applicable since he is attracted to the opposite gender.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A person who is not sexually attracted to either men or women is considered asexual.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Michael Messner's research on gender and sports suggests that parents (and society at large) are more likely to notice and emphasize the differences between boys and girls, often through activities and expectations, rather than focusing on similarities.

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:

Accepted Answer

The doctor's announcement referred to the baby's biological sex, which is determined by the genitalia present at birth. It is a strictly biological characteristic and not related to gender identity or expression.

Question 16

One cultural universal that has been observed regarding sexuality is:

Accepted Answer

The incest taboo is a cultural universal across societies that prohibits sexual relationships and marriage between close relatives such as siblings or parents and children. While attitudes towards other aspects of sexuality may vary across cultures, the incest taboo is consistently observed.

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:

Accepted Answer

Katrina's work after coming home is referred to as the second shift, which is a term coined by Arlie Hochschild to describe the unpaid work that women do at home after their paid work outside the home. This work includes tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and childrearing, and is often taken for granted and invisible to society. It is a gendered phenomenon, as women are expected to perform these tasks more often than men, leading to a double burden of work.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Homosexual refers to a person who is sexually attracted to people of the same gender. Given that Daniel is a male who is attracted to males, the best choice is A) Homosexual.

Question 19

Gender is primarily determined by:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gender is primarily determined by:
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Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The social, cultural, and psychological traits and behaviours connected with being masculine or feminine is called gender, which is distinct from biological sex. Sex (A) refers to the biological differences between males and females. Sexism (C) is discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. Patriarchy (D) is a social system in which men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Quiz 10: Gender and Sexuality