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?

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

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What is the definition of gender identity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the primary function of sociological theories?

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the primary focus of Radical Feminism?

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

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What is the main objective of Symbolic Interactionism?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Flashcards

Sex (in gender/society)

Physical or physiological differences between males and females.

Intersex prevalence

1.7% of children are born with a mix of male and female sexual organs.

Herms

Individuals with both male and female gonads.

Gender Identity

The extent to which one identifies as being masculine or feminine.

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Non-universal Gender View

The dichotomous view of gender.

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Media Use Risk

Exposure to violent or sexual material.

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Gendered Division of Labor (Functional Perspective)

It worked to the benefit of society.

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Women's Exploitation in Capitalist Society

Through the rules created by dominant group members.

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Women Wage Earners Benefit

They can gain power in the family structure.

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Critical Sociology

A theoretical perspective that views society as defined by relations of power and domination among social groups.

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Outcome of Gender Role Socialization

Gender inequality.

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Cisgendered

Individuals who identify their gender with the gender and sex they were assigned.

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Homosexuality

Attraction to individuals of one's own sex.

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Function of Sociological Theories

To guide the research process and interpret research data.

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Transsexuals

Individuals who alter their bodies through medical interventions to align with their gender identity.

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Structural Functionalism's View for Society's Stability

Clearly defined gender roles.

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Sexuality Rating Scale Creator

Alfred Kinsey.

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Bifurcation of Consciousness

Women have two modes of consciousness.

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Awareness of Sexual Orientation

Middle childhood and early adolescence.

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Radical Feminism Focus

The role of the family in perpetuating male dominance.

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Asexual

Individuals who do not experience attraction to either sex.

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Symbolic Interactionism Objective

To analyze the critical role of symbols in human interaction.

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Result of Internalizing Dominant Perspective

A disconnect between personal experiences and societal representation.

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Gender Role Learning Theory

Social Cognitive Theory.

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Gender Constancy

Process where gender is understood as stable and consistent.

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Gender Development Theorist

Lawrence Kohlberg.

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Parental Investment

Behaviors made by parents to increase offspring survival.

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Cultural Gender Learning Theory

Gender Schema Theory.

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Sexual Selection

Competition for mating with another gender.

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