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chapter 12 sociology
test review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the terms "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a person's _______. | gender |
| _____ is/are an individuals self-conception of being male or female based on his or her association with masculine or feminine gender roles. | gender identity |
| research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation ______. | in early adolescence |
| a person who is biologically female but identifies with the male gender and has undergone surgery to alter her body is considered ________. | transsexual |
| which of the following is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism? | currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism |
| which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype? | women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded. |
| which of the following is the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for school-aged children? | peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles. |
| To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e. at a state of balance? | functionalism |
| only women are affected by gender stratification. | false |
| according to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we " do gender": | all of the time, in everything we do |
| what western country is thought to be the most liberal in its attitudes toward sex? | sweden |
| compared to most western societies, american sexual attitudes are considered ________. | conservative |
| sociologists associate sexuality with______. | a person's capacity for sexual feelings |
| according to national surveys, most american parents support which type of sex education program in school? | abstinence plus sexual safety |
| which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability? | functionalism |