Question 1

The symbolic-interaction approach highlights the various meanings people attach to sexuality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

State two common myths about rape. Explain why these beliefs are wrong.

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Two common myths about rape are that it ...

Question 3

When did the sexual revolution begin?

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A)   It began in the colonial era.
B)   It began during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
C)   It began in 1920s and grew quickly in the late 1960s.
D)   It began about 1980.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Prostitution is regarded by many people in Canada as a

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A)   victimless crime.
B)   corporate crime.
C)   crime against the person.
D)   white-collar crime.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The importance of Alfred Kinsey's research on sexuality in the United States was

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A)   making sexuality a focus of scientific study.
B)   describing how out-of-date the incest taboo was.
C)   proving that, despite cultural differences, we all have sex the same way.
D)   illustrating the standard way all Americans engage in sexual activity.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

"Society uses the incest taboo to control sexuality in order to maintain social order" would be noted by someone who employs the _____________ approach.

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A)   structural-functional
B)   social-conflict
C)   feminist
D)   symbolic-interactionistE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The text suggests that probably the most hotly contested issue involving sexuality in Canada in recent years has been

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A)   homosexuality and gay rights.
B)   abortion.
C)   prostitution.
D)   teen pregnancy.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The weight of evidence indicates that sexual orientation is rooted in

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A)   human biology, although social experience plays some role.
B)   how societies construct sexuality.
C)   individual choice.
D)   the way young children are raised.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

How is sexuality socially constructed?

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Sexuality is considered to be socially c...

Question 10

Which theoretical approach rests on the idea that society needs to regulate human sexuality?

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A)   the structural-functional approach
B)   the symbolic-interaction approach
C)   the social-conflict approach
D)   queer theoryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

If you were to study the changing meaning of virginity over the last century in our society, you would discover that the norm stating that people remain virgins until marriage

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A)   has changed little.
B)   has become stronger with regard to women.
C)   has become stronger with regard to men.
D)   has become weaker.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Durand and Cousens, in the chapter-opening story, are transsexuals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although there is a human "sex drive," our biology does not dictate any specific ways of being sexual.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The region of the world where people make the least use of birth control is North America.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Quick Quiz:
-Sociobiologists point out that, in every society on Earth, people are attracted to youthfulness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why do some people consider prostitution to be a victimless crime? Can you provide arguments against this position?

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Some people consider prostitution to be ...

Question 17

Which of the following concepts refers to stigmatizing anyone who is not heterosexual as "queer"?

Accepted Answer

A)   homophobia
B)   heterosexism
C)   heterophilia
D)   homophiliaE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

In recent decades, the public attitude toward homosexuality in Canada has been moving toward greater acceptance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Canadian rate of teenage pregnancy was actually higher in the 1960s than it is today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which concept refers to humans who have some combination of female and male sexual characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)   multi-sexed
B)   bisexual
C)   transsexual
D)   intersexualE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Sexuality and Society

When did the sexual revolution begin?

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Why do some people consider prostitution to be a victimless crime? Can you provide arguments against this position?

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The region of the world where people make the least use of birth control is North America.

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How is sexuality socially constructed?

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Quick Quiz: -Sociobiologists point out that, in every society on Earth, people are attracted to youthfulness.

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Which of the following concepts refers to stigmatizing anyone who is not heterosexual as "queer"?

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If you were to study the changing meaning of virginity over the last century in our society, you would discover that the norm stating that people remain virgins until marriage

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Durand and Cousens, in the chapter-opening story, are transsexuals.

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State two common myths about rape. Explain why these beliefs are wrong.

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Although there is a human "sex drive," our biology does not dictate any specific ways of being sexual.

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The importance of Alfred Kinsey's research on sexuality in the United States was

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The symbolic-interaction approach highlights the various meanings people attach to sexuality.

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Which concept refers to humans who have some combination of female and male sexual characteristics?

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Prostitution is regarded by many people in Canada as a

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The weight of evidence indicates that sexual orientation is rooted in

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Which theoretical approach rests on the idea that society needs to regulate human sexuality?

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The Canadian rate of teenage pregnancy was actually higher in the 1960s than it is today.

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