Question 1

Men who are married to women but have sex with other men are referred to as

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Men who are married to women but have sex with other men in secret are referred to as "on the down low." This term is often used in the African American community but has wider usage now. The phrase "on the down low" stems from the idea that these men keep their same-sex relationships hidden or "on the down-low" from their wives and families.

Question 2

Heterosexism is

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Heterosexism is the belief that opposite-sex attraction is superior and more desirable than same-sex attraction. It is the assumption that everyone is heterosexual and that other sexual orientations are abnormal or wrong.

Question 3

Madonna kissing Britney Spears at an awards ceremony was considered risqué;however,pop star and American Idol contestant Adam Lambert kissing his male bandmate at a different awards ceremony a few years later was viewed as "disgusting," "wrong," and "inappropriate." This could be an example of

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This is a clear example of a sexual double standard, where heterosexual behavior is accepted and even celebrated while non-heterosexual behavior is often rejected and viewed negatively. It highlights the ongoing societal bias and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.

Question 4

Which is not always true of heterosexuality?

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While monogamy is often associated with heterosexuality, it is not a requirement or guaranteed practice within heterosexual relationships. Therefore, choice B is not always true of heterosexuality.

Question 5

The irrational fear or hatred of those who are romantically or sexually attracted to both men and women is known as

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Question 6

Which post-structuralist argues that what we understand today as sex is a product of the discourse of sexuality?

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Michel Foucault is the post-structuralist who argues that what we understand today as sex is a product of the discourse of sexuality. He argued that ideas about sex are not natural or objective, but rather shaped by power relations and the social and historical contexts in which they emerge. In his work, he traced the historical development of ideas about sex and sexuality, showing how they evolved over time and how they were used to regulate and control individual behavior.

Question 7

When a young woman gets ready to go to a bar for the evening with her best friends,she styles her hair,puts on makeup,wears a low-cut shirt and high heels in hopes of attracting a man.Judith Butler would argue that she is achieving the

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Judith Butler's concept of the "heterosexual matrix" refers to the cultural understanding that gender identity and sexual orientation are aligned in a way that supports heterosexual norms. The woman's actions align with societal expectations of femininity and heterosexual attraction, fitting into this matrix.

Question 8

What paved the way for sexuality to be discussed separately from procreation?

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Question 9

The Regulation of Desire: Homo and Hetero Sexualities was authored by

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Gary Kinsman is the author of "The Regulation of Desire: Homo and Hetero Sexualities," which explores the social and political regulation of sexuality.

Question 10

When first defined by Kieman,to be "heterosexual" included

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Question 11

What historical event is given credit for starting the gay liberation movement?

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The Stonewall riots, which occurred in June 1969 after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, are widely considered the catalyst for the modern gay liberation movement.

Question 12

Symbolic interactionists Gagnon and Simon argue that our sexual experiences are influenced by our

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Gagnon and Simon believe that our sexual experiences are influenced by our sexual scripts, which are the guidelines and expectations that shape our sexual behavior and attitudes. These scripts are learned through interactions with others, such as peers, partners, media, and cultural norms. Climate, social scripts, and peer group interactions may also influence our sexual experiences in some ways, but they are not the primary focus of symbolic interactionist theory on sexuality.

Question 13

The "It Gets Better" Campaign aimed at LGBTQ youth was designed to combat the negative effects of ____________________ in our society.

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The "It Gets Better" Campaign was designed to combat the negative effects of heterosexism in our society. Heterosexism is the belief that heterosexuality is the only valid sexual orientation and that people who are LGBTQ are unnatural, abnormal, or deviant. This belief can lead to discrimination, bullying, and harassment of LGBTQ individuals, especially youth. The campaign aimed to provide hope and support for LGBTQ youth and let them know that things can improve as they grow older.

Question 14

Sally married Mark when she was 18 years old and divorced him when she was 20.At 21 she started dating Tom,whom she subsequently broke it off with.At 23 Sally met Jackson,whom she married a year later and had two children with before the dissolution of this marriage.Sally is an example of

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Sally has had multiple committed relationships, but only one at a time, and has gone through multiple periods of being single. This fits the definition of serial monogamy.

Question 15

Which theory argues that prostitution may be a good way to keep families together?

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Functionalism argues that prostitution may be a good way to keep families together because it allows men to fulfill their sexual needs outside of marriage, without causing a disruption in the family unit. This theory suggests that prostitution can serve as a form of social control that prevents men from seeking extramarital affairs, staying faithful to their wives and avoiding the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 16

Jacob is studying the commodification of sex by examining the sex trade.He is most likely using a ______________ perspective.

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The Marxist/conflict perspective focuses on how social inequality and power imbalances affect different aspects of society, including the economy. Jacob's examination of the commodification of sex through the sex trade would fall under this perspective, as it involves analyzing how the exchange of money for sex perpetuates power imbalances and reinforces social inequality.

Question 17

Polygyny is commonly contrasted with

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Polygyny refers specifically to a man having multiple wives, whereas monogamy is the practice of having only one spouse at a time. Polygamy is a more general term that encompasses both polygyny and polyandry (a woman having multiple husbands), while serial monogamy refers to the practice of being in successive monogamous relationships over time. Polyamory is a newer term that refers to the practice of having multiple consenting romantic and/or sexual partners, regardless of gender or marital status.

Question 18

Which of the following is not indicative of monogamy?

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The coupling of two people allowing for the intimate involvement of others is not indicative of monogamy, as monogamy implies a sexually exclusive relationship between two people. Options A, B, and D are all characteristics of monogamy.

Question 19

When Jack asserts that he hates Jayden for no other reason than his same-sex relationship,Jack is displaying

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Jack's hate for Jayden solely based on his same-sex relationship demonstrates a fear and intolerance towards homosexuality, making homophobia the most fitting option. A would also be a valid choice as heterosexism is a belief in the superiority of heterosexual people and relationships over those of other sexual orientations. However, homophobia specifically relates to fear and hatred towards homosexual individuals. B is an incorrect option as it does not accurately reflect Jack's attitude towards Jayden's relationship. C is also inaccurate as there is no indication that Jack himself is homosexual.

Question 20

Multilateral marriage refers to

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Multilateral marriage refers to group marriages, where multiple individuals are all married to each other at the same time. This is different from polygamy, where one person has multiple spouses, and polyamory, where individuals may have multiple romantic or sexual partners but not necessarily all married to each other.

Quiz 9: B: Sexualities