Sex, Gender, and Sexuality Basics

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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?

0.5%

3.5%

1.7% (correct)

5%

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of gender that is not universal across different societies?

Dichotomous view of gender Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of gender identity?

The extent to which one identifies as being masculine or feminine Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential risks associated with media use?

Exposure to violent or sexual material Signup and view all the answers

According to the functional perspective, what was the benefit of the gendered division of labor?

It worked to the benefit of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way in which women are exploited in capitalist society, according to critical sociologists?

Through the rules created by dominant group members Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of women becoming wage earners, according to critical sociologists?

They can gain power in the family structure Signup and view all the answers

What is a theoretical perspective that views society as defined by relations of power and domination among social groups?

Critical sociology Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of socialization into prescribed gender roles?

Gender inequality Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for individuals who identify their gender with the gender and sex they were assigned?

Cisgendered Signup and view all the answers

What is the category of sexuality characterized by attraction to individuals of one's own sex?

Homosexuality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sociological theories?

To guide the research process and interpret research data Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for individuals who alter their bodies through medical interventions to align with their gender identity?

Transsexuals Signup and view all the answers

According to Structural Functionalism, what is essential for society's stability?

Clearly defined gender roles Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the researcher who created a six-point rating scale for sexuality, ranging from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual?

Alfred Kinsey Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that asserts that women have two modes of consciousness?

Bifurcation of Consciousness Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of life may individuals become aware of their sexual orientation?

Middle childhood and early adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Radical Feminism?

The role of the family in perpetuating male dominance Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for individuals who do not experience attraction to either sex?

Asexual Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Symbolic Interactionism?

To analyze the critical role of symbols in human interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of subordinate groups viewing the world from the perspective of the dominant group?

A disconnect between personal experiences and societal representation Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes reinforcement, punishment, and imitation as key factors in gender role learning?

Social Cognitive Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which individuals understand that gender is a stable and consistent part of one's self?

Gender Constancy Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist extended Jean Piaget's work to the realm of gender development?

Lawrence Kohlberg Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the behaviors or investments made by parents to increase their offspring's chance of survival?

Parental Investment Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that gender role learning is a result of children's gradual learning of their culture's gender schema?

Gender Schema Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which members of one gender compete with each other for mating with members of another gender?

Sexual Selection Signup and view all the answers