Question 1

The way that we understand ourselves in terms of our sexual attractions to others is called our

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Sexual identity is the way we perceive and define ourselves based on our sexual attractions to others. Sexuality is a broader term that encompasses a range of sexual characteristics and behaviors. Gender expression and gender identity pertain to our sense of gender rather than our sexual attractions.

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT provide evidence that sexuality is socially constructed?

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While there are biological and evolutionary factors that may contribute to the development of sexual drive, the idea of a "drive to procreate" is socially constructed. The other options provide evidence that sexual practices and norms vary across cultures and are therefore not biologically determined.

Question 3

Bryan took his two-year-old daughter to daycare. Once inside, one of the workers introduced her to the other children and told her to not go and pick out a boyfriend because she was too young. This interaction provides an example of

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The interaction assumes a heterosexual orientation by suggesting the girl should not pick out a boyfriend, implying that relationships or attractions should be between different genders. This is an example of heterosexism, which is the presumption of heterosexuality as a norm or standard.

Question 4

Carter dates both men and women and sees himself as being a bisexual man. His understanding of himself as bisexual is his

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Carter's understanding of himself as being attracted to both men and women labels his sexual preferences and orientation, which falls under sexual identity. Gender expression refers to how a person presents themselves through behavior, clothing, and other cultural symbols, while gender identity relates to how people perceive themselves as male, female, or non-binary. Sexual orientation refers to a person's emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to others.

Question 5

American culture discourages individuals from marrying their cousins. This is an example of a(n)

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The statement describes how American culture holds a taboo against individuals marrying their cousins. This taboo falls under the broader category of the incest taboo, which is the cultural prohibition against sexual relationships between close relatives like siblings, parents, and children, as well as more distant relatives like cousins.

Question 6

Sexuality is a term that refers to

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Sexuality encompasses an individual's identity, sexual desires, and behaviors, which may include a range of practices and preferences beyond simply being heterosexual or homosexual. It also involves social and cultural factors that shape sexual expression and behavior.

Question 7

Ralyn is attracted to both men and women but only dates men. What is her sexual identity?

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Ralyn's attraction to both men and women indicates that she is bisexual. Sexual identity is about who you're attracted to, not necessarily who you date.

Question 8

Julie identifies as a heterosexual woman. Although she is married to her husband, she finds it erotic to have sexual fantasies about women. Which term describes her identity, sexual thoughts, and desires?

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The answer of Julie identifies as a heterosexual woman. Although...

Question 9

An individual who is sexually attracted to individuals of the opposite sex is

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Heterosexual refers to an individual who is sexually attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.

Question 10

Which of the following social events helped bring about the sexual revolution in the United States?

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The women's rights movement, which gained momentum in the 1960s, played a key role in breaking down traditional gender roles and challenging sexual norms. This paved the way for the sexual revolution, which was characterized by increased sexual freedom, experimentation, and acceptance of non-heteronormative relationships. The introduction of the condom, while important for safe sex practices, was not a major social event in itself and did not drive the sexual revolution. The shift to a culture of "family values" and pro-marriage and pro-child social norms occurred in the 1980s and was a reaction against the perceived excesses of the sexual revolution.

Question 11

The norm that restricts sexual relations between certain relatives is called

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The norm that restricts sexual relations between certain relatives is known as the incest taboo. This taboo varies across cultures, but is nearly universal in human societies. It serves to prevent genetic abnormalities and the potential for harm to family structures. Sexual deviance is a broader term that encompasses any sexual behavior that is considered abnormal or deviant. The paternity rule refers to the system of determining familial lineage and inheritance rights based on the father. The sexual taboo is a vague term that could refer to any number of societal restrictions on sexual behavior.

Question 12

An individual who experiences no sexual attraction to anyone is

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Asexual refers to someone who does not experience sexual attraction to anyone regardless of their gender. Homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual refer to someone's sexual attraction to a particular gender or genders.

Question 13

Feminism is an ideology that

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Feminism seeks cultural and economic equality for men and women. It does not claim that women should have more power than men or seek to give women equal power with men in society. While feminism does address how women are oppressed by men in society, this is not the main goal or definition of the ideology.

Question 14

An individual's sexuality encompasses all of the following EXCEPT

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Gender is not a component of sexuality, but rather a separate concept that refers to socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions and expectations that society attributes to males and females.

Question 15

What are incest taboos?

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Incest taboos refer to social rules or norms that restrict sexual activity between relatives, including but not limited to, parent-child, sibling-sibling, and cousin-cousin relationships. These taboos exist in many cultures and are seen as a way to prevent genetic disorders, protect family stability, and avoid inappropriate power dynamics in relationships.

Question 16

In American society, how many basic sexual identity groups are recognized?

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The answer of In American society, how many basic sexual...

Question 17

Which of the following defines sexual identity?

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Sexual identity is primarily concerned with how we understand ourselves in terms of our sexuality, including our attractions, desires, and sense of self in relation to the gender(s) we are attracted to. It is a personal and often complex aspect of human identity that may be fluid or evolve over time. While societal attitudes and labels can influence our understanding of sexual identity, they are not defining factors.

Question 18

Which term refers to the cultural norm that assumes that everyone is heterosexual?

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Heterosexism refers to the social and cultural belief that heterosexuality is the only acceptable sexual orientation, leading to discrimination and prejudice against individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or any other non-heterosexual identity. It is based on the assumption that everyone is heterosexual, and reinforces the marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals in various aspects of life such as employment, housing, education, and relationship recognition.

Question 19

Which term refers to attitudes that disapprove of and negatively view homosexuality?

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The term that refers to attitudes that disapprove of and negatively view homosexuality is homophobia.

Question 20

Feminism advocates for what type of equality between men and women?

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Feminism advocates for political, social and economic equality between men and women. This means that women should have the same rights, opportunities and treatment as men in all areas of life, including politics, society, and the economy.

Quiz 11: Gender and Sexuality