Question 1

Feminists who align with the anticensorship movement are concerned that restrictions on pornography will lead to:

Accepted Answer

Feminists who advocate for free speech and oppose censorship argue that restrictions on pornography may lead to a slippery slope where other forms of expression, such as feminist writings and writings on homosexuality issues, may also be censored. They believe that such restrictions may be used to silence marginalized voices, including women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Question 2

In recent years, what is the approximate percentage of those arrested for possession of child pornography with images of children less than three years old? In.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 20% of those arrested for possession of child pornography have images of children less than three years old.

Question 3

The "typical" individual arrested for Internet-related possession of child pornography is:

Accepted Answer

Research and statistics on individuals arrested for Internet-related possession of child pornography often indicate that they are typically unmarried Caucasian males over the age of 25.

Question 4

What is the average age for a child's first exposure to online pornography?

Accepted Answer

The average age for a child's first exposure to online pornography is 11 years old. This statistic is based on various studies and reports that have investigated the age at which children first encounter explicit content online.

Question 5

Many movies are made into two or three versions. The least sexually explicit version is for release in _______, a more explicit copy is released in _______, and the third even more explicit version is released to DVD.

Accepted Answer

The United States typically has stricter censorship laws compared to Europe, and Japan is known for having more lenient laws regarding sexual content in media. Therefore, it is likely that a less sexually explicit version would be released in the United States, a more explicit version in Europe, and an even more explicit version on DVD.

Question 6

A 2005, Sex on TV 4 study found that 70% of shows on TV include some sexual content and shows average ______ sexual episodes per hour.

Accepted Answer

The study found that shows average 5-6 sexual episodes per hour, which corresponds to choice B.

Question 7

In a study comparing advertisements from 1964 to 1984, what did the findings reveal?

Accepted Answer

The study found that the percentage of advertisements portraying sexuality did not change from 1964 to 1984, but by 1984 sexual images were more visually explicit.

Question 8

What Constitutional Amendment would someone most likely reference if they were against government attempts to regulate pornography?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, which includes the right to produce and distribute pornography. Those who are against government attempts to regulate pornography often cite the First Amendment as their basis for opposition.

Question 9

If you are watching the average prime time network TV show, and a couple has sexual intercourse, about what percentage of the time will they be in an established relationship?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

All of the following are true about sexuality portrayed on television EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

While values and morals about sexuality may not often be discussed on television, discussions about contraception and regrets after sexual activity do occur occasionally. However, portrayals of sexually transmitted infections are not common on television.

Question 11

According to your text, what are two important factors in the past quarter-century that led to news organizations dealing more openly with human sexuality issues?

Accepted Answer

The Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky affair brought the topic of sex into mainstream news and the AIDS epidemic raised awareness about the importance of discussing sexuality openly.

Question 12

In determining if something is obscene, what factor is related to if it is characterized by lascivious thought?

Accepted Answer

The factor related to if something is characterized by lascivious thought is appeal to prurient interest. This means that the content of the material is intended to arouse sexual desire or curiosity in the viewer or reader. This is one of the three factors used in the Miller test to determine obscenity. The other two factors are whether the material depicts or describes sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and whether the work as a whole lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

Question 13

Considering advertisers know that "sex sells," what is the purpose of their advertising methods?

Accepted Answer

Advertisers use sexual content to get your attention, make you physiologically aroused, and associate feelings of excitement with the product being advertised. By doing so, they hope to increase the appeal of the product and ultimately drive sales.

Question 14

Related to teens' use of media, what statement is backed up by studies listed in your text?

Accepted Answer

The text states that studies show teens spend anywhere between 7 and a half hours to 10 hours and 45 minutes per day with media.

Answer: B
 The text states that about 65% of teens have Internet access at their homes, which is backed up by studies.

Answer: D
 The text states that newer research shows no significant differences in the amount of time girls vs. boys spend playing video games, which is backed up by studies.

Question 15

The "Sex with Glass" app is intended to:

Accepted Answer

The "Sex with Glass" app was designed to allow partners to share their perspectives with each other during sex, essentially letting them see the experience through their partner's eyes by using Google Glass technology.

Question 16

On what basis has the 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography been criticized?

Accepted Answer

The 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography has been criticized for relying heavily on testimonies from experts and laypersons who had a bias towards restricting or eliminating sexually graphic materials, rather than objectively examining the issue. This bias may have influenced their findings and recommendations.

Question 17

In the U.S., the courtroom definition of "obscenity" includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The promotion of sexual harassment or violence is not a part of the U.S. courtroom definition of obscenity. The three elements that do make up the definition are the appeal to prurient interest, lack of serious value, and offense to contemporary community standards.

Question 18

What was the controversy surrounding the 2011 J Crew ad?

Accepted Answer

The controversy surrounding the 2011 J Crew ad was that it featured the president of the company painting her son's toenails pink, which sparked a debate about gender roles and parenting. Some critics argued that the ad was promoting gender confusion and inappropriate behavior, while others praised it for challenging traditional gender stereotypes.

Question 19

What statement best describes Catherine MacKinnon's argument about pornography?

Accepted Answer

Catherine MacKinnon argues that pornography cannot be understood separately from the history of male domination of women. She sees pornography as a form of violence against women that perpetuates inequality and reinforces misogyny. She advocates for the regulation or censorship of pornography to address these issues.

Question 20

What is true related to the use of condoms in pornography?

Accepted Answer

All the statements are true: some states and companies require condoms, some producers believe viewers prefer scenes without them, and some argue that using condoms prolongs filming.

Quiz 18: Sexuality in the Media and the Arts