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What does the term 'misogyny' refer to?
What does the term 'misogyny' refer to?
What is the primary focus of the pay gap phenomenon?
What is the primary focus of the pay gap phenomenon?
What best describes 'sexual orientation'?
What best describes 'sexual orientation'?
Which term refers to individuals identifying with behaviors and characteristics different from their biological sex?
Which term refers to individuals identifying with behaviors and characteristics different from their biological sex?
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What does the social construction of sexuality influence?
What does the social construction of sexuality influence?
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What does gender dysphoria refer to?
What does gender dysphoria refer to?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of heterosexism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of heterosexism?
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What is the term for the invisible barrier women face in the corporate world?
What is the term for the invisible barrier women face in the corporate world?
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The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) defined marriage as:
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) defined marriage as:
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What does 'doing gender' refer to?
What does 'doing gender' refer to?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Biological Determinism: The belief that sex differences cause different behaviors in men and women.
- Doing Gender: The performance of gender-related tasks based on social and self-assigned gender roles.
- DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act): A 1996 U.S. law limiting marriage to one man and one woman, allowing states to deny recognition of same-sex marriages from other states.
- Double Standard: The concept forbidding premarital sex for women but allowing it for men.
- Gender: Social or cultural distinctions of behaviors perceived as male or female.
- Gender Dysphoria: A condition involving distress due to incongruence between assigned sex at birth and gender identity, replacing "gender identity disorder."
- Gender Identity: A person's internal sense of their gender.
- Gender Role: Societal expectations about how men and women should behave.
- Glass Ceiling: An unseen barrier preventing women from attaining top business positions.
- Heterosexism: An ideology prioritizing straight people and heterosexuality over other sexual orientations.
- Homophobia: Extreme or irrational aversion to LGBTQ people, often manifesting as prejudice.
- Intersex: Individuals born with sex characteristics (genitals, gonads, chromosomes) not fitting typical male or female categories.
- Misogyny: Hatred or prejudice against women.
- Pay Gap: The difference in earnings between men and women.
- Sex: Physical or physiological differences between males and females.
- Sexism: The prejudiced belief that one sex is superior to another.
- Sexual Orientation: Physical, mental, emotional, and sexual attraction to a particular sex.
- Sexuality: A person's capacity for sexual feelings.
- Social Construction of Sexuality: Societal creation of definitions about appropriate sexual behavior, impacting how people perceive and experience sexuality.
- Transgender: Describes individuals identifying with characteristics different from their biological sex.
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Dive into the essential concepts of gender and sexuality studies, exploring topics such as biological determinism, gender roles, and identity. This quiz examines important terms and theories that shape our understanding of gender and sexual orientation in society. Challenge your knowledge of foundational ideas and their implications in contemporary discussions.
