Question 1

In the Navajo culture,an individual who has a mixed gender identity or both traditionally male and female characteristics is believed to have the special gift of being able to constantly transform.In this Aboriginal culture,what are these individuals called?

Accepted Answer

In the Navajo culture, individuals with mixed gender identity are called "two-spirited." This term is specific to the Aboriginal cultures of North America and should not be confused with terms used in other cultures like intersex, gender variant or waria.

Question 2

What are the notions that men are supposed to work and support their family financially and women are supposed to stay at home to take care of the children examples of?

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes are widely held beliefs about the characteristics and behaviors of men and women. These stereotypes can be positive or negative, and they can vary from culture to culture. In the example given, the notions that men are supposed to work and support their family financially and women are supposed to stay at home to take care of the children are examples of gender stereotypes.

Question 3

Which country performs the highest rate of sex change operations in the world?

Accepted Answer

Thailand currently performs the highest rate of sex change operations in the world, with an estimated 1,000 procedures per year. Thailand is renowned for its gender-affirmation surgeries, affordable prices and gender-diverse culture, which has attracted patients from all over the world.

Question 4

When the sex of an unborn baby is known,friends and family tend to give the expectant parents pink clothing for girls and blue clothing for boys.What is the idea that boys should wear blue and girls should wear pink an example of?

Accepted Answer

The idea that boys should wear blue and girls should wear pink is an example of gender roles, which are societal expectations and norms about how people of different genders should behave, dress, and interact. This binary thinking reinforces the gender binary and limits expression and individuality.

Question 5

What term is used for individuals who simultaneously portray the physical characteristics of both men and women?

Accepted Answer

Androgynous refers to individuals who exhibit both masculine and feminine physical characteristics or styles.

Question 6

Ally was born biologically male but has undergone hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery to appear and live as a woman.How can Ally be classified?

Accepted Answer

Ally can be classified as a transwoman because she was assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman after undergoing hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery.

Question 7

In which country is homosexuality banned and punishable by death?

Accepted Answer

Homosexuality is banned and punishable by death in Iran. In 2019, Amnesty International reported that at least six men were executed on charges related to homosexuality.

Question 8

Males who take hormones and/or undergo surgery in order to appear and live as women are classified as transsexuals under Western cultural concepts.What are these individuals called in Maori culture?

Accepted Answer

In Maori culture, individuals who identify as both masculine and feminine are called wakawahine, which translates to "womanly man." This is similar to the concept of two-spirit in some Indigenous cultures of North America, but it is specific to Maori culture. Waria is a term used in Indonesia to refer to trans women, and wakatane is a term used in Maori culture to refer to a manly woman or masculine female, but it does not refer specifically to trans individuals who identify as female.

Question 9

Kent is married to a woman and they have two children.Most of the time,he identifies with a traditionally male lifestyle; however,on Saturday nights,he participates in a drag show where he dresses in traditional female attire.Which category does Kent fall into?

Accepted Answer

Kent falls into the category of transgender because he expresses a gender identity or gender expression that differs from the sex he was assigned at birth, particularly when he participates in drag shows.

Question 10

How is the term sex different from the term gender?

Accepted Answer

Sex refers to biological characteristics such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs that classify individuals as male or female. Gender is the social and cultural expectations assigned to individuals based on their sex, including behaviors, attitudes, and roles that are considered appropriate for males and females. Therefore, while sex is mainly determined by biology, gender is a social construct that can vary across cultures and over time.

Question 11

Samahl,a 22-year-old male,was significantly injured in a car accident.While he was in the hospital,it was discovered that he had a uterus,a traditionally female reproductive organ.Samahl was confused because he had never felt like anything but a man.What would Samahl be classified as?

Accepted Answer

Samahl's possession of a uterus is a clear indication of intersex traits. Intersex refers to individuals born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't fit typical definitions of male or female. Samahl's case is an example of the complexity of biological sex, highlighting that even individuals who identify as male or female can possess traits typically associated with the other sex.

Question 12

Emilio and Sandra decided not to find out the sex of the baby while Sandra was pregnant.At the time of delivery,but the doctor informed them that their child either had an abnormally small penis or an extended clitoris.What was their child born with?

Accepted Answer

The description provided by the doctor suggests that the child's genitalia is not clearly male or female. This is known as ambiguous genitalia and can sometimes be caused by a hormonal imbalance during fetal development. It is important for parents to work with medical professionals to determine the best course of action for their child's health and well-being. Gender dysphoria and gender identity disorder are conditions related to a person's gender identity rather than their physical anatomy. Androgynous genitalia is not a medically recognized term.

Question 13

In Indonesia,what term is used for individuals who identify as male but assume certain characteristics of femininity,such as wearing women's clothing,jewellery,and makeup?

Accepted Answer

Waria is the term used in Indonesia to describe individuals who identify as male but express femininity through their behavior and appearance, such as wearing women's clothing, jewelry, and makeup. The term is a combination of the Indonesian words for "woman" (wanita) and "man" (pria), and is considered to be a third gender category in Indonesian society. Gender variants and two-spirited are terms used in other cultures and are not specific to Indonesia. Intersex refers to individuals who are born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary definitions of male or female, and is not relevant to the question.

Question 14

Albert was born a biological male,but from a very young age he identified with traditional female roles and always wanted to wear typical girl clothing.His parents dismissed it as a phase and believed Albert would grow out of it,but he never did.How would Albert be classified?

Accepted Answer

Albert would be classified as gender variant because he identifies with traditional female roles and desires to wear typical feminine clothing, which goes beyond typical gender norms for biological males. Being gender variant means that an individual's gender identity or expression differs from the societal expectations of their assigned sex at birth.

Question 15

Jasmine's parents divorced recently,and her father has since told everyone that he is gay.He explained that for many years he pretended to be heterosexual because of the stigma that was attached to those who were homosexual.He said he needs to start a life in which he is true to himself and not hiding from who he really is.Jasmine's father shifted which aspect of his sexuality?

Accepted Answer

Jasmine's father's decision to come out as gay implies a shift in his sexual orientation, which refers to a person's attraction to individuals of a particular gender(s). Her father's decision to acknowledge and act on his attraction to men rather than continuing to live as a heterosexual man indicates a shift in his sexual orientation.

Question 16

Frank and Cindy were told throughout their pregnancy that they were having a girl.Immediately after delivery,the doctor said that the baby had ambiguous genitalia and asked Frank and Cindy if they wanted to have part of the extended clitoris surgically removed to make the baby's genitalia appear more female.How would the baby be classified?

Accepted Answer

The term intersex refers to individuals who are born with ambiguous genitalia or reproductive anatomy that does not fit typical male or female categories. In this case, the baby's ambiguous genitalia makes them intersex.

Question 17

Growing up,Sandra always believed herself to be heterosexual.However,Sandra met Andrea in college and found herself feeling emotionally and sexually attracted to her.These feelings made her realize that she was unsure of her sexuality,specifically her sexual orientation.Which of the following categories does Sandra fall into?

Accepted Answer

Sandra falls into the category of questioning as she has realized that she is unsure of her sexuality and sexual orientation.

Question 18

Among the Zapotec people in Mexico,what term is used for biological young boys or men who choose to live and identify as women,or who cannot concretely identify with either gender?

Accepted Answer

Muxes is the term used among the Zapotec people in Mexico to refer to biological young boys or men who choose to live and identify as women, or who cannot concretely identify with either gender. Meti is a term used for transgender women in Indonesia, mashoga is a term used for homosexual men in Tanzania, and nadleehi is a term used for gender non-conforming individuals in the Navajo culture.

Question 19

Brianne,a 14 year-old girl,has always felt more attracted to her female friends than to her male classmates.She presents as heterosexual,but she is unsure and questioning whether she may be gay.Which aspect of her sexuality is Brianne questioning?

Accepted Answer

Brianne is questioning her sexual orientation, or the gender(s) to which she is attracted.

Question 20

An individual feels as though his or her physical self contradicts his or her sense of gender identity.What is this psychiatric disorder called?

Accepted Answer

The psychiatric disorder where an individual feels as though his or her physical self contradicts his or her sense of gender identity is called gender identity disorder. Choice A (gender ambiguity) is not a disorder, but rather a term that describes a person whose gender is not easily defined as male or female. Choice B (intersex) is a medical condition where a person is born with genitalia or reproductive organs that are not clearly male or female. Choice C (gender confusion) is not a recognized term or disorder in the DSM-5.

Quiz 7: Gender and Sexuality