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?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dichotomous view of gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of gender identity?

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

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

    <p>Exposure to violent or sexual material</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It worked to the benefit of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through the rules created by dominant group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They can gain power in the family structure</p> 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?

    <p>Critical sociology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gender inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cisgendered</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Homosexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of sociological theories?

    <p>To guide the research process and interpret research data</p> 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?

    <p>Transsexuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clearly defined gender roles</p> 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?

    <p>Alfred Kinsey</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bifurcation of Consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Middle childhood and early adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Radical Feminism?

    <p>The role of the family in perpetuating male dominance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Asexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of Symbolic Interactionism?

    <p>To analyze the critical role of symbols in human interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A disconnect between personal experiences and societal representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Social Cognitive Theory</p> 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?

    <p>Gender Constancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lawrence Kohlberg</p> 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?

    <p>Parental Investment</p> 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?

    <p>Gender Schema Theory</p> 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?

    <p>Sexual Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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