100. The American Psychological Association reports that sexualization primarily affects which of these groups?
a. Young girls
b. Young boys
c. Adult women
d. Adult men
101. In the U.S., the most commonly-held attitude toward pornography is that it
a. should be protected by the constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom of the press.
b. should be made illegal.
c. has no long lasting impact on attitudes toward women or sexuality generally.
d. should be strictly controlled.
102. Since 1990, the rate of teen pregnancy in the U.S. has _____.
a. increased
b. decreased
c. remained the same
d. become impossible to determine
103. Research to evaluate the impact of abstinence pledges as a means of preventing teen pregnancy has found that
a. virginity “pledgers” actually end up having more sex than “nonpledgers.”
b. virginity “nonpledgers” consistently have more sex than “pledgers.”
c. “pledgers” are less likely to use birth control than “nonpledgers.”
d. “nonpledgers” are less likely to use birth control than “pledgers.”
104. According to researchers, teenagers who have sex are
a. likely to delay using contraceptives until several months after they become sexually active.
b. likely to not use condoms.
c. likely to marry when they become pregnant.
d. less likely to use the birth control pill than other forms of contraception.
105. Research on teen mothers show that they often report which of the following?
a. They doubt men’s ability to support them.
b. They are distrustful of men.
c. They fear domestic violence.
d. All of the above
106. Sexual coercion or rape is
a. committed by men who don’t have sexual partners.
b. an expression of human sexuality.
c. an expression of the social inequality of men and women.
d. an infrequent crime.
107. Sexual coercion or rape is primarily a consequence of
a. sexual attraction.
b. power and dominance resulting from inequality.
c. provocative behavior among victims.
d. sexual permissiveness within society.
108. Which of the following statements is false about sex and social change?
a. Technological change has brought new possibilities for sexual freedom.
b. The internet has introduced new forms of sexual relations.
c. The sexual revolution has meant greater sexual freedom for women.
d. The sexual revolution has eliminated the influence of gender in sexual relationships.
109. From a sociological perspective, sexual behavior is purely natural.
a. True
b. False
110. Social influences are at least as important as biology in the creation of a person’s sexual identity.
a. True
b. False
111. How sexual identity is constructed through social relationships is of particular interest to sociologists.
a. True
b. False
112. Sexual attitudes and behavior change over time.
a. True
b. False
113. Sexual and reproductive behavior is shaped by public policy.
a. True
b. False
114. About half of Americans agree with the statement, “Do you think homosexuals should have the same rights in
terms of job opportunities?”
a. True
b. False
115. Americans are more conservative than western Europeans when it comes to the issue of having sex before
marriage.
a. True
b. False
116. Religion is the primary factor determining whether or not a person holds liberal sexual views.
a. True
b. False
117. In general, teens are having sex at earlier and earlier ages.
a. True
b. False
118. Functionalists argue that clear gender roles and regulating sexual behavior are good for society because they
reduce instability and conflict.
a. True
b. False
119. Conflict theorists see sexuality as part of the power relations and economic inequality in society.
a. True
b. False
120. Symbolic interactionists believe that culture and society shape sexual experiences.
a. True
b. False
121. Sex tourism and sexual trafficking are contributing to the economic development of many countries.
a. True
b. False
122. Homophobia is a learned attitude.
a. True
b. False
123. Sociological research has concluded that having gay or lesbian parents is damaging to a child.
a. True
b. False
124. Birth control is strongly related to the status of women in society.
a. True
b. False
125. Until 1972 only married people had the legal right to use birth control.
a. True
b. False
126. Public support for abortion has been steadily declining since it was legalized in 1973.
a. True
b. False
127. Discuss the main characteristics of sexual violence. What groups are most at risk and why?
128. The majority of women who have abortions have already had at least one child.
a. True
b. False
129. Virginity pledges have been an effective way of preventing teen pregnancy.
a. True
b. False
130. Discuss the social constructionist approach to sexuality.
131. Teen pregnancy is often linked to the gender expectations of men and women.
a.
True
a. True
b. False
132. The double standard expects that men are more sexually active than women.
a. True
b. False
133. Explain how emerging forms of sexual identity are related to technological change.
134. Date rape is more likely to occur in an organization that fosters a definition of masculinity as competitive.
a. True
b. False
135. Women of all social classes and races are equally likely to be victimized by sexual violence and exploitation.
a. True
b. False
136. Although it is difficult to study, it appears that the Internet has had little real impact on sexual behavior in the U.S.
a. True
b. False
137. Explain the importance of the debate over whether or not being gay or lesbian is a choice.
138. Discuss how sexuality is socially defined and the significance of sexuality for social identity.
139. Outline the evidence of a social basis of sexuality.
140. Give three examples of social factors that influence sexual attitudes; describe the impact of these factors.
141. Compare and contrast the conflict and functionalist perspectives on sexuality.
142. Queer theory is most strongly connected to conflict theory.
a. True
b. False
143. Give two examples of how sexual attitudes vary cross-culturally.
144. What is sex trafficking; how is it done and who does it involve?
145. Explain the concepts of homophobia and heterosexism, and how they are related.
146. What are new reproductive technologies, and what social issues do they raise?
147. Describe how trends in sexual behavior and pregnancy have changed among teenagers over the past decade.
148.
Some researchers claim to have found a “gay gene” that directs the sexual orientation of gays and lesbians. Explain
the arguments that are used to refute this research, including problems with the method of study.
149. Discuss the cultural and social basis for sexuality. Your text lists six different statements that form the basis; be
sure to include at least four of these in your discussion.
150. What is queer theory? Discuss the role of Queer theory in the study of sexual identity and the study of gender.
151. Explain how the abortion issue is related to power within society.
152. Explain the concept of sexualization as described by the American Psychological Association. Discuss the
conditions that define sexualization and how they impact young girls in particular.
153. Discuss the changes in teen pregnancy in society in the last 60 years. How have recent changes affected
particular groups?
154. Describe how sexual violence is tied to the status of different groups of women in society. What are the
conditions under which sexual violence is most likely to occur?
155. Discuss the changes in sexual identity that are linked to cybersex and technology. How are they changing how
societies view sexuality?