Gender, Sexuality, and Sociological Theory Quiz

Gender and Sexuality

• Gender stereotypes are simplistic generalizations about gender attributes, differences, and roles.
• Intersex describes individuals born with both male and female biological traits.
• The Census included a mixed race category for the first time in 2000.

Sociological Theory

• Emile Durkheim believed deviance is inevitable and can be positive for society.
• The sociological imagination involves understanding personal experiences, historical context, and broader social context.

Crime and Justice System

• Labeling theory suggests that labeling someone a criminal can lead them to commit more crimes.
• Kimberle Crenshaw coined the term "intersectionality."
• Race is a social construct, meaning its definition is dependent on societal definitions.
• Hegemonic masculinity is the dominant and most socially prized idea of masculinity.
• Protect tactics range from conventional to disruptive.
• Macro/structural intersectionality describes cases where societal structures disadvantage certain groups, such as inaccessible buildings for wheelchair users.
• Less than 1% of DNA differences can be attributed to race.
• The criminal justice system comprises the police, courts, and corrections.
• Emotional advertising was a primary tactic used by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).

Corrections

• Corrections deal with convicted criminals.
• Jails hold individuals with short sentences, awaiting trial, or committing less serious crimes (maximum 1 year sentence). Over 10.6 million enter jails annually; a high recidivism rate exists.
• Prisons are federally funded institutions for convicted offenders; the US prison system costs roughly $80 billion annually. Over 600,000 enter US prisons annually, and roughly half are convicted of nonviolent crimes.
• Probation allows offenders to remain in the community under supervision by a probation officer, utilizing methods like meetings, ankle devices, and breathalyzers.
• Parole is the conditional release of prisoners before sentence completion, often involving halfway houses or mandatory meetings.

Criminology

• Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behavior which includes the process of law-making, the changing nature of law, crime as a social issue, variations across social locations, and societal reactions to crime.
• Criminology is related to, but distinct from, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, behavioral psychology, and forensic psychology.
• Criminology investigates the origins, prevalence, nature, and social response to crime, whereas criminal justice emphasizes the systems of social control and procedures for crime control and offender rehabilitation.

This quiz explores key concepts related to gender, sexuality, and sociological theories. Topics include gender stereotypes, intersex identities, deviance, labeling theory, and intersectionality. Test your understanding of how these themes shape social dynamics and justice.