Question 1

In Kano,Nigeria,Rudolf Gaudio found that the code term for men who have sex with other men is

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Rudolf Gaudio found that "masu harka" is the code term used in Kano, Nigeria, for men who have sex with other men.

Question 2

Rudolf Gaudio's research in Nigeria demonstrates that sexual diversity exists outside of Western contexts,and such practices can coexist with other social expressions of sexuality and gender.This is seen in the 'yan daudu because of their

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Gaudio's research shows that the 'yan daudu in Nigeria have a sexual identity that includes both homosexual behavior and marrying women and having children, demonstrating the coexistence of different expressions of sexuality and gender outside of Western contexts. The other options are not supported by Gaudio's research.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the perspective on human sexuality offered by evolutionary biologists and cultural constructionists.What factors do evolutionary biologists study to learn more about human sexuality? How does this compare to the factors an anthropologist with a cultural constructionist perspective might investigate? Which approach do you find most valuable?

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Question 4

Compare and contrast gay and lesbian commitment ceremonies with the traditional white wedding.How might the differences between these rituals be minimized by the legalization of same-sex marriage? In what ways are gay and lesbian commitment ceremonies both rituals of acceptance and resistance?

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Question 5

Using historical and cross-cultural examples provided in the text,evaluate the value of an anthropological approach to sexuality.What do historical and cross-cultural cases of sexuality tell us about sexual norms? Did you learn anything in this chapter about sexuality that you had previously taken for granted? If so,what did you learn? If not,provide an example of something discussed in the chapter that you think someone in an older generation might be surprised to learn.

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Question 6

Examples of sexuality in contemporary media and politics are abundant-Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)rights,date rape,and DOMA all make headlines.At their heart,though,such examples do NOT include clear mention of

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The examples mentioned focus on rights, violence, and policy debates, but do not explicitly address the concept of affirmative consent, which is what "yes" means "yes" refers to.

Question 7

'Yan daudu use language as a tool with which to challenge the dominant norms of northern Nigerian ________ culture.

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The use of language by Yan Daudu to challenge dominant norms indicates that the focus is on sexual culture. This is confirmed by the fact that Yan Daudu is known for using poetry and music to challenge gender inequality and sexual taboos in northern Nigeria. Therefore, the best choice is A) sexual.

Question 8

Nigerians regard homosexuality as

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Nigerians regard homosexuality as an inauthentic African lifestyle.

Question 9

How did sexology contribute to establishing heterosexuality as the dominant erotic ideal in the United States? Despite his findings that human sexuality is marked by diversity,flexibility,and fluidity,in what two ways did Kinsey's research contribute to the establishment of heterosexuality as the dominant erotic ideal? Do you think this ideal remains in U.S.culture today? Why or why not?

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Question 10

The spread of STIs,or sexually transmitted infections,is a global challenge.Some groups are experiencing higher rates of STIs than others.Some of the reasons for the increases are due to

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The way individuals conceptualize what "having sex" means can vary across cultures and can impact the spread of STIs. For example, if individuals do not consider oral or anal sex as "real" sex, they may not use protection during those activities and be at higher risk for STIs. The other options (A, C, D) do not accurately explain the reasons for the increases in STIs among certain groups.

Question 11

Discuss the role of language in sexuality and how it both controls behavior and gives license to behaviors.How do prominent public figures use language around sexuality? What are the consequences of direct and honest discussion in both a public and private setting?

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Question 12

Define sexuality and,using a minimum of three examples from the text,describe the ways in which culture influences sexual beliefs and behaviors.

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Question 13

In White Wedding: Romancing Heterosexuality in Popular Culture (2008),sociologist Chrys Ingraham asserts that brides are not born but rather made.Identify some examples of the enculturation process.Discuss the implications of the romanticized ideal of weddings.How do these ideals differ from the reality of the "white wedding" as they intersect with gender,class,and racial inequalities?

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Question 14

The prevalence of "white weddings" as part of how we construct heterosexuality is discussed in the text.This industry is built from a wide range of religious,social,and economic sources,and to a large extent,it also promotes

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Question 15

The emerging antigay discourse that is taking place in the United States and many other countries serves as a way to

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The emerging antigay discourse is often rooted in religious beliefs and is used as a way to unify different religious groups under a common cause. This discourse does not aim to increase recognition of sexual diversity, nor does it provide opportunities for anthropological research. The mention of HIV/AIDS in choice A is not relevant to the current issue of antigay discourse.

Question 16

Many governments have attempted to criminalize sex work through legal and social sanctions.One result of this is that persons entering the field must

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Criminalizing sex work often pushes it underground, making it difficult for those involved to operate openly and legally. This can lead to sex workers having to work covertly, which can be dangerous both for them and for their clients.

Question 17

The 'yan daudu see homosexual behavior as

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The 'yan daudu, a subculture in Nigeria, traditionally see homosexual behavior as compatible with marrying women and having families, and as compatible with their Muslim faith, reflecting a unique cultural perspective.

Question 18

The "white wedding" underscores how the discourse of heterosexuality emphasizes monogamy-the lifetime pairing of two persons in marital and sexual union.This emphasis contradicts the reality of

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Most other mammals engage in polygamous or promiscuous mating behaviors, which contradicts the emphasis on monogamy in the discourse of heterosexuality.

Question 19

Gloria Wekker's work in Surinam has led her to suggest that the imposition of our "Western folk knowledge" places limits on how we understand sexuality.Instead,she urges students of sexuality to

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Question 20

In which ways does scientist and author Jared Diamond suggest that human sexuality is distinct from other mammals? Identify three ways in which humans differ from most other mammals,and discuss the possible implications of these distinctions as they intersect with other areas of interest for cultural anthropologists (e.g. ,kinship,gender,class,and religion).

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Quiz 8: Sexuality