Question 1

The rating system for television has one ratings board regulating all content.

Accepted Answer

The United States has multiple ratings boards that regulate television content, including the TV Parental Guidelines and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system.

Question 2

Zoe, a 12-year-old girl with a stout physique, is a fan of a popular reality show on speed dating. She observes that in the show men prefer women with a fair complexion and an attractive figure. Zoe is most likely to

Accepted Answer

Zoe is most likely to develop negative views on her appearance as she does not fit the societal beauty standards for women as portrayed on the reality show. This could lead to low self-esteem and body image issues in the future. However, it is important to note that this societal pressure for women to meet a certain standard of beauty and attractiveness is a social construct and does not define an individual's worth or value.

Question 3

According to Maria, music videos and lyrics of the present time are adversely affecting the youth as they objectify women and highlight only their sexuality. Which of the following statements justifies Maria's views?

Accepted Answer

Maria's views are justified by the fact that youth tend to idolize music artists, and the lyrics and videos created by these artists often degrade women, which can lead to a negative impact on the thinking of both sexes.

Question 4

Culture is the most powerful factor that shapes how we feel and behave sexually.

Accepted Answer

Culture influences our beliefs, values, and attitudes towards sex, as well as gender roles, sexual norms, and expectations. It also governs the availability of sexual education, contraception, and healthcare options. All of these factors drastically impact how individuals experience and express their sexuality.

Question 5

While culture helps shape masculinity or femininity, biology defines men and women.

Accepted Answer

While culture does play a role in shaping ideas and expectations around masculinity or femininity, biological factors such as anatomy, hormones, and chromosomes ultimately determine the biological sex of an individual as male or female.

Question 6

Sexting occurs solely between people who are romantically involved.

Accepted Answer

Sexting can occur between anyone, regardless of their relationship status.

Question 7

Prince, a teenager, spends most of his time watching music videos. This has adversely affected his behavior toward women, and his female classmates complain that he looks at them in an objectifying manner. Which of the following statements explains his behavior?

Accepted Answer

Music videos have a history of objectifying women by focusing on their sexuality, which can have a negative impact on viewers' attitudes towards women. This has been a longstanding criticism of the music video industry.

Question 8

Following the sexual revolution, the American Psychiatric Association added homosexuality to its list of diagnosable mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association actually removed homosexuality from its list of diagnosable mental disorders in 1973, following the sexual revolution and increased advocacy for LGBT rights.

Question 9

In ancient Greece, husband-wife relationships were considered the highest form of love.

Accepted Answer

In ancient Greece, the highest form of love was often considered to be the bond between comrades-in-arms or between men, as exemplified in the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in the Iliad, rather than the love between husband and wife.

Question 10

Online dating sites make use of assortative matching to match people of equal desirability.

Accepted Answer

Online dating sites often use algorithms based on user data to match people who are similar in terms of their attractiveness, interests, education level, and other factors. This is known as assortative matching, and it helps to increase the likelihood of a successful match.

Question 11

The Internet has served to shape sexual culture.

Accepted Answer

The internet has had a significant impact on sexual culture, from online dating to pornography consumption to social media and hookup apps. It has provided easier access to information and resources, as well as allowed for the dissemination and exploration of new sexual norms and practices.

Question 12

Media images of women tend to be stereotypical, while images of men are more realistic.

Accepted Answer

Media representations often stereotype both genders, not just women, although the nature and implications of those stereotypes can differ significantly between men and women.

Question 13

Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.

Accepted Answer

Gender is a socially constructed concept that encompasses the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society deems appropriate for individuals based on their perceived sex. These expectations and norms often differ between cultures and may change over time.

Question 14

What led to the loss of dignity and place in society of two-spirit people among the Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

European colonization and persecution by the church to eradicate these individuals resulted in the two-spirit community being viewed as perverted, untraditional, and untrustworthy. European settlers brought with them their own ideas and beliefs around gender and sexuality, which clashed with Native American traditional values and practices. The church in particular viewed two-spirit individuals as deviant and sinful, and actively worked to suppress and eradicate their existence. This led to the loss of dignity and place in society for two-spirit people among the Native Americans.

Question 15

Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?

Accepted Answer

Online dating provides users with a vast pool of potential partners, which can lead to indecisiveness and dissatisfaction with choice. This can be a significant drawback of online dating.

Question 16

The Internet's efficacy, power, and influence, along with the anonymity and depersonalization that accompany its use, have made it possible for users to easily obtain and distribute sexual materials and information.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The Internet has made it easier for users to access and share sexual materials and information. The anonymity and depersonalization that come with online interactions can also contribute to a more relaxed attitude towards sexual content.

Question 17

In the nineteenth century, White middle-class Americans believed that it was part of a woman's duty to tame unruly male sexual impulses.

Accepted Answer

This belief was part of the prevailing ideology of "true womanhood" or the "cult of domesticity," which dictated that women's roles were to create a moral and virtuous home environment for their husbands and children. One aspect of this was the belief that women had a duty to control and domesticate men's sexual desires.

Question 18

In motion pictures, gay men and lesbian women are frequently defined in terms of their sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

This is unfortunately true. Historically, LGBTQ+ characters in film have often been reduced to one-dimensional stereotypes focused solely on their sexual orientation rather than their full humanity. However, recent years have seen progress towards more nuanced and diverse portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals on screen.

Question 19

Some products associated with sexiness, such as alcohol, may actually be detrimental to one's sexual functioning.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol in particular is a depressant that can impair sexual performance and decrease libido over time. So while it may be popularly associated with sexiness, it may actually work against one's sexual functioning.

Question 20

The term cisgender describes those whose gender expression or identity is not congruent with the sex assigned at birth.

Accepted Answer

The statement is actually the opposite of the definition of cisgender. Cisgender means one's gender expression or identity matches the sex assigned at birth.

Quiz 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality