Sex and Gender
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When do most individuals discover their sexual orientation?

  • During childhood
  • During teenage years or young adulthood (correct)
  • During middle age
  • During old age

    • What does it mean for an individual to be curious about people of the same sex?

  • They are only curious about people of the opposite sex
  • They are definitely not homosexual or bisexual
  • They may or may not pursue those attractions (correct)
  • They are definitely homosexual or bisexual

    • What are gender roles?

  • Expected attitudes and behaviors a society associates with each sex (correct)
  • The biological differences between males and females
  • The personality traits of males and females
  • The physical appearance of males and females

    • What is the definition of a role according to the text?

    <p>Performed according to social norms that are shared rules which guide people's behavior in specific situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a traditional gender role for men?

    <p>Breadwinner in the family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about deviating from traditional gender roles?

    <p>It is possible for an individual to deviate from traditional gender roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, how did Jan Morris test the experience of changing gender status?

    <p>By shifting back and forth between being perceived as a man and a woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilitated Morris's ability to shift gender roles?

    <p>Wearing unisex clothing and having a penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example is given of gender shifts in public roles?

    <p>Queen Elizabeth II being treated as an honorary man during a state visit to Saudi Arabia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Travellers' Club's rules suggest about gender roles?

    <p>Women were only allowed in certain areas during specific hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about gender roles?

    <p>Gender roles can be influenced by social and cultural contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the passage?

    <p>The fluidity of gender roles and societal expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between sex and gender according to the text?

    <p>Sex is ascribed at birth while gender is an achieved status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes male and female according to the text?

    <p>Personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sex and gender?

    <p>Sex and gender are distinct but can influence each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between gender and social norms for heterosexual coupling and child-rearing?

    <p>Social norms for heterosexual coupling and child-rearing are closely intertwined with gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about people who believe they were born with the wrong body and undergo surgery to change their gender identity?

    <p>The text suggests this is an example of the clear distinction between sex and gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of circumcision in Jewish culture?

    <p>To show their covenant with God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice is mentioned in African societies regarding prepubescent girls?

    <p>Removing the clitoris and scraping the labia to preserve chastity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Western societies, what practice is mentioned for women to conform to cultural ideals of feminine beauty?

    <p>Augmenting breast size with silicone and reconstructing faces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do parents do to create a gendered world for their newborn?

    <p>Name, announce birth, and dress the child in a gendered way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do children develop their self-identifications and personalities, according to the text?

    <p>Through cognitive development and applying appropriate behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned about feminist parents who want to raise androgynous children?

    <p>They often lose their children to the pull of gendered norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do children learn gender roles and behaviors?

    <p>Through a combination of direct comments, peer observations, and media representations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about media representations of gender?

    <p>They reinforce traditional gender stereotypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Economic Forum, when is true gender equality expected to be achieved?

    <p>Within the next century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of gender inequality in the text?

    <p>Cultural and religious beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of young women between 15-24 will not finish primary school?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the progress towards gender equality in the world?

    <p>There has been some progress, but significant gaps still exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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