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What is the primary focus of the concept of sex in the context of gender and society?
What is the primary focus of the concept of sex in the context of gender and society?
- Psychological traits associated with being male or female
- Social or cultural distinctions between males and females
- The extent to which one identifies as being masculine or feminine
- Physical or physiological differences between males and females (correct)
What percentage of children are born with a mixture of male and female sexual organs, according to Fausto-Sterling's research?
What percentage of children are born with a mixture of male and female sexual organs, according to Fausto-Sterling's research?
- 0.5%
- 3.5%
- 1.7% (correct)
- 5%
What is the term for true hermaphrodites with both male and female gonads?
What is the term for true hermaphrodites with both male and female gonads?
- Intersex
- Merms
- Ferms
- Herms (correct)
What is the primary dimension of identity in which gender is considered a core status?
What is the primary dimension of identity in which gender is considered a core status?
What is the view of gender that is not universal across different societies?
What is the view of gender that is not universal across different societies?
What is the definition of gender identity?
What is the definition of gender identity?
What is one of the potential risks associated with media use?
What is one of the potential risks associated with media use?
According to the functional perspective, what was the benefit of the gendered division of labor?
According to the functional perspective, what was the benefit of the gendered division of labor?
What is the primary way in which women are exploited in capitalist society, according to critical sociologists?
What is the primary way in which women are exploited in capitalist society, according to critical sociologists?
What is a potential benefit of women becoming wage earners, according to critical sociologists?
What is a potential benefit of women becoming wage earners, according to critical sociologists?
What is a theoretical perspective that views society as defined by relations of power and domination among social groups?
What is a theoretical perspective that views society as defined by relations of power and domination among social groups?
What is a potential outcome of socialization into prescribed gender roles?
What is a potential outcome of socialization into prescribed gender roles?
What is the term for individuals who identify their gender with the gender and sex they were assigned?
What is the term for individuals who identify their gender with the gender and sex they were assigned?
What is the category of sexuality characterized by attraction to individuals of one's own sex?
What is the category of sexuality characterized by attraction to individuals of one's own sex?
What is the primary function of sociological theories?
What is the primary function of sociological theories?
What is the term for individuals who alter their bodies through medical interventions to align with their gender identity?
What is the term for individuals who alter their bodies through medical interventions to align with their gender identity?
According to Structural Functionalism, what is essential for society's stability?
According to Structural Functionalism, what is essential for society's stability?
What is the name of the researcher who created a six-point rating scale for sexuality, ranging from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual?
What is the name of the researcher who created a six-point rating scale for sexuality, ranging from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual?
What is the concept that asserts that women have two modes of consciousness?
What is the concept that asserts that women have two modes of consciousness?
At what stage of life may individuals become aware of their sexual orientation?
At what stage of life may individuals become aware of their sexual orientation?
What is the primary focus of Radical Feminism?
What is the primary focus of Radical Feminism?
What is the term for individuals who do not experience attraction to either sex?
What is the term for individuals who do not experience attraction to either sex?
What is the main objective of Symbolic Interactionism?
What is the main objective of Symbolic Interactionism?
What is the result of subordinate groups viewing the world from the perspective of the dominant group?
What is the result of subordinate groups viewing the world from the perspective of the dominant group?
Which theory emphasizes reinforcement, punishment, and imitation as key factors in gender role learning?
Which theory emphasizes reinforcement, punishment, and imitation as key factors in gender role learning?
What is the term for the process by which individuals understand that gender is a stable and consistent part of one's self?
What is the term for the process by which individuals understand that gender is a stable and consistent part of one's self?
Which theorist extended Jean Piaget's work to the realm of gender development?
Which theorist extended Jean Piaget's work to the realm of gender development?
What is the term for the behaviors or investments made by parents to increase their offspring's chance of survival?
What is the term for the behaviors or investments made by parents to increase their offspring's chance of survival?
Which theory suggests that gender role learning is a result of children's gradual learning of their culture's gender schema?
Which theory suggests that gender role learning is a result of children's gradual learning of their culture's gender schema?
What is the process by which members of one gender compete with each other for mating with members of another gender?
What is the process by which members of one gender compete with each other for mating with members of another gender?
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Sex (in gender/society)
Sex (in gender/society)
Physical or physiological differences between males and females.
Intersex prevalence
Intersex prevalence
1.7% of children are born with a mix of male and female sexual organs.
Herms
Herms
Individuals with both male and female gonads.
Gender Identity
Gender Identity
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Non-universal Gender View
Non-universal Gender View
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Media Use Risk
Media Use Risk
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Gendered Division of Labor (Functional Perspective)
Gendered Division of Labor (Functional Perspective)
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Women's Exploitation in Capitalist Society
Women's Exploitation in Capitalist Society
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Women Wage Earners Benefit
Women Wage Earners Benefit
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Critical Sociology
Critical Sociology
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Outcome of Gender Role Socialization
Outcome of Gender Role Socialization
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Cisgendered
Cisgendered
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Homosexuality
Homosexuality
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Function of Sociological Theories
Function of Sociological Theories
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Transsexuals
Transsexuals
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Structural Functionalism's View for Society's Stability
Structural Functionalism's View for Society's Stability
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Sexuality Rating Scale Creator
Sexuality Rating Scale Creator
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Bifurcation of Consciousness
Bifurcation of Consciousness
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Awareness of Sexual Orientation
Awareness of Sexual Orientation
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Radical Feminism Focus
Radical Feminism Focus
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Asexual
Asexual
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Symbolic Interactionism Objective
Symbolic Interactionism Objective
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Result of Internalizing Dominant Perspective
Result of Internalizing Dominant Perspective
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Gender Role Learning Theory
Gender Role Learning Theory
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Gender Constancy
Gender Constancy
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Gender Development Theorist
Gender Development Theorist
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Parental Investment
Parental Investment
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Cultural Gender Learning Theory
Cultural Gender Learning Theory
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Sexual Selection
Sexual Selection
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