Question 1

What term identifies the cultural norm that assumes that everyone is heterosexual?

Accepted Answer

Heterosexism is a cultural norm that assumes that everyone is heterosexual, thereby marginalizing and discriminating against those who identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, etc.). This can lead to exclusion, harassment, and violence towards those who do not conform to heteronormative standards.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The women's rights movement played a significant role in bringing about the sexual revolution in the United States. This movement challenged traditional gender roles and promoted sexual liberation and autonomy for women, which ultimately led to a changing social acceptance of premarital sex, contraception, and abortion. The introduction of the condom was also important in promoting safer sex practices, but it was not the main social event that brought about the sexual revolution. The shift to a culture of "family values" and pro-marriage and pro-child social norms were actually reactions to the sexual revolution, not events that caused it.

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Accepted Answer

Heterosexual refers to individuals who are attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Ralyn is attracted to both men and women, indicating she is bisexual. However, she only chooses to date men, so she may also identify as heteroromantic.

Question 6

The norm that restricts sexual relations between certain relatives is called

Accepted Answer

The norm that restricts sexual relations between certain relatives is called the incest taboo. A refers to a broader concept of sexual behavior that deviates from societal norms, B is a specific rule regarding the identification of biological fathers, and D is a vague term that does not specifically refer to this norm.

Question 7

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

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The answer of In American society,how many sexual identity groups...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Feminism advocates for equality between men and women in all of these areas: political, social, and economic. This includes equal representation in government, elimination of gender stereotypes and discrimination in society, and equal access to opportunities and resources in the workforce.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Sexual identity refers to an individual's own sense of their sexual preferences, attractions, and behaviors. Carter's understanding of himself as a bisexual man falls under his sexual identity as it reflects his sexual orientation and attraction towards both men and women.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The practice of discouraging individuals from marrying their cousins is an example of the incest taboo. Incest refers to sexual activity between family members who are too closely related to one another. The incest taboo is a cultural norm that prohibits this type of behavior, and its acceptance varies across cultures. In American culture, marrying a cousin is seen as socially unacceptable and even possibly genetically risky, which is why it is discouraged.

Question 11

Which of the following defines sexual identity?

Accepted Answer

Sexual identity refers to how we understand ourselves in terms of our sexuality, including our attractions, desires, and practices. It is an internal sense of who we are in relation to our sexuality, and may or may not be expressed through labels or disclosures to others. Attitudes toward sexual practices (B) and labels attached to sexual practices (C) may be related to sexual identity, but do not define it. The way others understand our attractions (D) may impact our experience of sexual identity, but is not the definition of it.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Homophobia refers to attitudes and behaviors that disapprove of and negatively view homosexuality.

Question 13

An individual who experiences no sexual attraction to anyone is

Accepted Answer

An individual who experiences no sexual attraction to anyone is described as asexual. Homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual all refer to individuals who do experience sexual attraction, but to different sexes or genders.

Question 14

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

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While there may be an innate drive to procreate, the way that individuals express their sexuality and the social norms and expectations surrounding sexuality are socially constructed. Choices A, C, and D all provide evidence that sexuality is socially constructed as they demonstrate how cultural norms and beliefs influence what is considered acceptable or normal in terms of sexual behavior.

Question 15

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 she...

Question 16

Sexuality is a term that refers to

Accepted Answer

Sexuality encompasses an individual's identity, sexual desires, and behaviors. It goes beyond simple binary categories of heterosexual or homosexual and is not solely defined by specific sexual practices. Additionally, sexuality is influenced by social and cultural factors, but it is not solely determined by them.

Question 17

Feminism is an ideology that

Accepted Answer

Feminism seeks cultural and economic equality for men and women, not superiority or power for one gender over another. It also aims to address and dismantle the systemic oppression of women in various aspects of society.

Question 18

An individual's sexuality encompasses all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Sexuality encompasses behaviors, identity, and sexual desires, but gender is a separate identity category. Gender refers to an individual's sense of being masculine, feminine, or somewhere in between, while sexuality refers to a person's sexual desires, attractions, and behaviors.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Sexual identity refers specifically to the way that we understand ourselves in terms of our sexual attractions to others. Sexuality is a broader term that includes not only our sexual identity, but other factors such as sexual behaviors and desires. Gender expression and gender identity refer to how we understand and express our gender, rather than our sexual attractions.

Question 20

What are incest taboos?

Accepted Answer

Incest taboos refer to social rules and norms that limit sexual activity between blood relatives. It is considered taboo in many cultures and societies due to the potential biological and genetic risks associated with the offspring of closely related individuals. It is not necessarily seen as perverted or immoral, but rather as a social taboo to protect the family structure and prevent harmful genetic outcomes.

Quiz 11: Gender and Sexuality