Question 1

If you go topless in Canada, in which provinces will you be breaking the law?

Accepted Answer

In Canada, going topless is not against the law in any province, following a legal ruling in Ontario that has influenced the approach taken across the country. This ruling recognized the right of women to be topless in public under the same conditions as men, promoting gender equality.

Question 2

Which of the following did the Supreme Court of Canada rule in 2003?

Accepted Answer

In 2003, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that homosexual couples should have the same rights as common-law heterosexual couples, recognizing the equality of same-sex relationships in various legal aspects.

Question 3

In what year did the United States legalize sexual activity between members of the same sex?

Accepted Answer

The United States legalized sexual activity between members of the same sex in 2003 through the Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas.

Question 4

Anne and Lisa are a same-sex couple living in the United States and they want to get married. When they research same-sex marriage, what will they find?

Accepted Answer

As of the Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex marriage is legal across the entire United States, making it possible for same-sex couples to marry in any state and have their marriage recognized federally.

Question 5

Homosexuality was decriminalized in Canada _________ years before it was decriminalized in the United States.

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Question 6

In what province would a person receive government-funded sex reassignment surgery?

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Question 7

Which of the following statements best characterizes the differences between same-sex and mixed-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that the interpersonal aspects of relationships, such as communication, love, and satisfaction, are quite similar across different types of couples, whether same-sex or mixed-sex. Differences that do exist are often related to societal pressures or external discrimination rather than inherent differences in the relationship dynamics themselves.

Question 8

Why is it important for legalized marriage to be open to both same-sex and mixed-sex couples?

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Question 9

Sex trade work __________________.

Accepted Answer

Sex trade work is legal in Canada, but there are laws that restrict it, such as prohibitions on purchasing sexual services, communicating for that purpose, and benefiting materially from someone else's sexual services.

Question 10

At the 2011 bi-annual Summit of the Commonwealth, a report was submitted that called for the creation of a human rights commissioner who would monitor the legal and social treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Commonwealth. Which of the following is the most likely reason why the suggestion was not followed through?

Accepted Answer

The most likely reason the suggestion for a human rights commissioner to monitor the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals was not followed through is because a significant number of Commonwealth countries, specifically 41 out of 52 at the time, still had laws criminalizing same-sex sexual activity. This widespread criminalization within the Commonwealth would make the implementation of such a role challenging, as it would directly confront the existing legal frameworks of a majority of its member states.

Question 11

Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of legalizing and regulating sex trade work?

Accepted Answer

Legalizing and regulating the sex trade is aimed at protecting the workers, not favoring the interests of the clientele over those of the workers. Benefits of regulation typically include reducing exploitation and violence, lowering negative stereotypes, and allowing for taxation and regulation, which can benefit government revenue.

Question 12

How does the United States of America compare to Canada in terms of legalization of same-sex marriages?

Accepted Answer

Canada has been more progressive in terms of LGBTQ+ rights compared to the United States. It decriminalized same-sex sexual acts in 1969, well before the US, and legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2005, a decade before the US Supreme Court ruling in 2015.

Question 13

In Canada, it was illegal for women to go topless before 1996, as female breasts were sexualized by men, and therefore, unlike male breasts, considered a private body part. What was the primary issue with this argument?

Accepted Answer

The primary issue was the double standard for men and women regarding what is essentially the same body part, highlighting gender inequality in societal norms and legal standards.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the differences between the view of sexuality in North America and Europe?

Accepted Answer

The age of consent varies widely in Europe, with some countries having higher ages of consent than many parts of North America. This makes the statement that North America has a lower age of consent than Europe inaccurate as a generalization.

Question 15

Boris went on vacation with his boyfriend, Matt. Matt insisted that they book separate rooms in the hotel and not hold hands or kiss when they go out or they could be arrested. Boris was incredulous, but Matt showed him the law online. Where did they most likely travel?

Accepted Answer

Nigeria has laws that criminalize same-sex relationships, making public displays of affection between same-sex couples illegal, which could lead to arrest.

Question 16

According to St Augustine, what is the only acceptable way to engage in sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

St. Augustine believed that the only morally acceptable way to engage in sexual intercourse was for the purpose of procreation, which is most directly associated with the missionary position. He held very strict views on sexuality, emphasizing procreation within marriage as the primary purpose of sexual relations.

Question 17

Which of the following beliefs about sexuality is most universal?

Accepted Answer

The incest taboo is the most universal belief about sexuality across different cultures and societies, as it is found in nearly all human societies regardless of their specific attitudes towards other aspects of sexuality. This taboo typically prohibits sexual relations between close relatives, which is believed to have biological, social, and cultural reasons behind its near-universality.

Question 18

Canada shifted its policies regarding Syrian refugees in order to better help which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

Canada's policy shift to better help Syrian refugees included a focus on vulnerable groups such as gay men, recognizing them as particularly at risk and in need of protection.

Question 19

Which area of Canada reports the highest frequencies of sexual intercourse?

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Question 20

Ali is from a country in which polygamy is legal, and he has three wives. To which country can Ali emigrate if he wishes for all of his marriages to be considered legal?

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Quiz 1: Perspectives on Sexuality