Question 1

Cross-cultural and historical evidence indicates that there is wide variation in attitudes toward sex,sexual identity,sexual orientation,and sexual conduct.

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural and historical evidence show that attitudes toward sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, and sexual conduct vary widely across different societies and historical periods. This diversity highlights the complexity of human sexuality and the ways in which social and cultural factors shape sexual attitudes and behaviors.

Question 2

Estimates of the prevalence of homosexuality depend heavily on how it is measured.

Accepted Answer

Different methods of measuring sexual orientation can lead to different estimates of its prevalence. For example, surveys using self-identification or behavior-based questions may produce different results than surveys using attraction-based questions. Additionally, cultural and societal factors can influence individuals' willingness to disclose their sexual orientation, which can also affect prevalence estimates.

Question 3

There is only one sex difference in the brain that the scientific community currently agrees about.

Accepted Answer

There is only one sex difference in the brain that the scientific community currently agrees about, which is the size of the anterior commissure, a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.

Question 4

The dilemma for transsexuals is that they believe they were born with the wrong body.

Accepted Answer

This is a common belief among transsexual individuals. They feel that their gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth.

Question 5

According to the text,what is the main alternative to essentialism?

Accepted Answer

The text mentions social constructionism as the main alternative to essentialism, which challenges the idea that gender is inherent and biologically determined.

Question 6

Canadians are becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

According to various surveys and studies, Canadians have become more accepting and tolerant of the LGBTQ+ community and same-sex marriage over the years. Same-sex marriage has been legal in Canada since 2005, and public support for it has increased significantly since then. Additionally, studies have shown that younger generations are more accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals than older generations.

Question 7

A significant proportion of people aged 70 years and over say they engage in sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that a significant proportion of people aged 70 years and over do engage in sexual activity.

Question 8

According to the text,an attitude of sexual pluralism is growing.

Accepted Answer

The text states that there is a growing attitude of sexual pluralism, which refers to the acceptance and celebration of a variety of sexual orientations, identities, and behaviors.

Question 9

Renato and Fernando are friends who spend most of their time playing sports.They never ask each other for help with personal problems and never let each other see if they are upset.This is because of gendered expectations of what is appropriate behaviour for a friend.How is this expectation learned?

Accepted Answer

Gendered expectations of behaviour are learned through primary socialization in the family and secondary socialization in peer groups and society at large.

Question 10

Scientific and biological factors are chiefly responsible for homosexuality gaining greater acceptance.

Accepted Answer

The greater acceptance of homosexuality is primarily due to social, cultural, and legal changes rather than scientific or biological factors.

Question 11

Alana has been sexually harassed at work.Based on what you have learned from the text,what advice would you give her to ensure a positive work environment when she looks for new employment?

Accepted Answer

Taking a professional position where there are clear guidelines and protocols for addressing and preventing sexual harassment can help ensure a positive work environment in the future. It is important for Alana to look for organizations that prioritize creating a safe and respectful workplace for all employees. Choosing a professional position may also mean that the company has resources for handling sexual harassment claims and has a culture that encourages reporting and addressing such incidents.

Question 12

Curiosity plays an important part in the initiation of the first experience of sexual intercourse in our culture.

Accepted Answer

Curiosity is a common motivator for individuals to initiate their first sexual experience, especially in cultures where sexuality is often seen as taboo or restricted. However, it is not the only factor and everyone's experience is unique.

Question 13

Sociobiology uses strictly sociological explanations to argue that the differences between men and women are natural.

Accepted Answer

Sociobiology uses biological explanations to argue that the differences between men and women are natural, not strictly sociological explanations.

Question 14

Your sex is dependent on what genitalia and hormones you are born with.

Accepted Answer

Sex is determined by biological factors such as genitalia and hormones present at birth.

Question 15

Social constructionists argue that gender is the product of biological properties and not the product of social structure and culture.

Accepted Answer

Social constructionists argue that gender is not determined by biological properties, but rather by social structure and culture. They argue that gender is a socially constructed concept that varies across cultures and time periods.

Question 16

Freud believed that sexuality was the main human instinct.

Accepted Answer

Freud proposed that the sexual drive was the main human instinct that powered behavior and motivations. He believed that all human behavior and thought have underlying motives and that these are primarily rooted in our sexual instincts.

Question 17

Sociologists argue that the separation of public and private spheres is the single most important sociohistorical change that led to gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sociologists argue that the separation of public...

Question 18

A teenage boy steals magazines from his father's dresser drawer and uses the images of naked women to stimulate himself and masturbate.What term is used by sociologists to define this activity?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A teenage boy steals magazines from his...

Question 19

John's mother assumes that he will find a nice girl to settle down with and have lots of children in the future.What social assumption is being made by John's mother?

Accepted Answer

John's mother is assuming that he will conform to societal norms of heterosexuality and assume a heterosexual relationship with a woman, which is characteristic of heteronormativity.

Question 20

There is a one-to-one relationship between sex and gender.

Accepted Answer

Sex and gender are two different concepts. Sex refers to the biological characteristics of a person determined by their reproductive organs, chromosomes and hormones, while gender refers to the social and cultural norms and expectations associated with being male or female or another gender identity. While sex is typically binary (male or female), gender is a spectrum, and individuals may identify with a gender identity that is different from their assigned sex at birth.

Quiz 5: Gender and Sexualities