Question 1

Describe the conflicting perspectives on sexuality that existed in ancient India.

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Question 2

Briefly describe the history of the vibrator. How was it a reflection of the status of women at that time it was invented?

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Question 3

Explain how the moral standards of past civilizations and societies influence our own judgments about sexuality in modern times. Give two specific examples.

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Question 4

According to research conducted by Alfred Kinsey in the early 1940s, sex was considered unimportant to people.

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Kinsey's research actually found that sex was important to people and debunked the notion that it was only for procreation. His studies on sexual behavior and attitudes are considered groundbreaking in the field of sexology.

Question 5

During the Napoleonic Era, homosexuality was promoted.

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Question 6

Discuss the work and impact of famous American sexologists of the mid-20th century.

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Question 7

During the Renaissance, women made educational gains and enjoyed status in politics.

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Question 8

Views of sexuality were very loose and liberal within slave communities.

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While there were some aspects of sexual freedom within slave communities, such as the practice of informal marriages or "jumping the broom," sexuality was often strictly controlled and exploited by slave owners. Enslaved women were at risk of sexual assault and exploitation by their masters, and any sexual relationships between enslaved individuals could be disrupted or punished by the slave owner.

Question 9

Discuss the significance of the Stonewall Riot within the history of Gay Liberation. What are some key historical events related to gay rights following the Stonewall Riot?

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Question 10

During the Enlightenment, there was a rise in premarital pregnancy, with up to one-fifth of all brides pregnant when they got married.

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This is true. The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individualism, leading to changes in attitudes towards sex and marriage. Premarital sex became more common and accepted, resulting in a rise in premarital pregnancy.

Question 11

During the Victorian era, women consulted their doctors to learn how to sexually please their husbands.

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During the Victorian era, discussions about sexual pleasure, especially for women, were considered taboo and inappropriate. Medical consultations for women were typically focused on reproductive health and managing menstrual issues rather than sexual satisfaction.

Question 12

How did prehistoric changes in our posture influence human sexuality?

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Question 13

In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders.

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This statement is true. In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders, recognizing that it is not a mental illness or disorder.

Question 14

During the Victorian Era, many women complained to their physicians about miscellaneous gynecological problems. Physicians determined that those problems were due to pelvic hyperemia, or "genital congestion."

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This statement is accurate. Physicians during the Victorian Era did attribute many women's gynecological problems to pelvic hyperemia or "genital congestion." However, this diagnosis was often incorrect and reflected a lack of understanding of female anatomy and sexuality.

Question 15

What were two important events that set the stage for the sexual revolution between the 1920s and 1960s? Describe what each contributed to ideas and values about sexuality.

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Question 16

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and give two examples of how someone might experience cognitive dissonance related to sexuality.

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Question 17

Discuss sexuality among African slaves in the United States using specific examples from your text.

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Question 18

Contrast the work of Anthony Comstock and Margaret Sanger with respect to birth control. What was the rationale for the efforts of each of them?

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Question 19

Among the social movements that arose in the 19th century, the Free Love Movement advocated marriage as a prerequisite to sexual relationships.

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The Free Love Movement advocated for the freedom to engage in sexual relationships without the necessity of marriage.

Question 20

The Comstock Act of 1873 allowed people access to contraception if they were married.

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The Comstock Act of 1873 actually outlawed the distribution of contraception, even to married couples. It was not until 1965, with the Supreme Court case Griswold v. Connecticut, that access to contraception was legalized for married couples.

Quiz 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present