Question 1

Elite prostitutes-young, attractive, and well educated-are widely referred to as _____.

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A)   streetwalkers
B)   brothel workers
C)   call girls or escorts
D)   None of the above is correct.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 2

The concept "homophobia" refers to:

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A)   fear of pregnancy.
B)   fear of one's own sexuality.
C)   fear of close personal interaction with people thought to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
D)   fear of attracting sexual interest from another person.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The sexual counterrevolution did little to change the fact that most sexually-active people in the United States had a high number of sexual partners.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The U.S. rate of teenage pregnancy was actually higher in the 1950s than it is today.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The publication of Alfred Kinsey's first book in 1948 caused a stir, first of all, because scientists were actually studying sex.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Homophobia refers to a fear of sexuality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

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A)   homophobia
B)   heterosexism
C)   heterophilia
D)   homophiliaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Many people think of sexuality as a biological matter yet, sexuality is largely cultural. Explain the biological foundation of sex-how people become female and male-and then go on to explain why sexuality as a dimension of social life is mostly cultural. Consider as evidence of the cultural character of sexuality variation in attitudes and behavior over time and from society to society.

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Question 9

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Every state in the United States permits lawful marriage between a woman and a man who are first cousins.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Becoming pregnant as a teenager raises the risk of not finishing school and becoming poor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

People who oppose pornography argue that:

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A)   it may contribute to a breakdown in morals.
B)   it may contribute to violence against women.
C)   it unfairly depicts women as the playthings of men.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

One norm found everywhere is the incest taboo, which refers to:

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A)   norms forbidding young children from engaging in sex.
B)   norms forbidding sexual relations or marriage between certain relatives.
C)   norms forbidding women from becoming sexually active before marriage.
D)   norms forbidding sex except for the purpose of having children.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Pornography is a moral issue for some people and a political issue for others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The sexual counterrevolution had begun in the United States by:

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A)   1920.
B)   1960.
C)   1980.
D)   1995.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

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Two common myths about rape are that it only happens to women who dress provocatively or act promiscuously, and that it is only committed by strangers in dark alleys.

The belief that rape only happens to women who dress provocatively or act promiscuously is wrong because it places the blame on the victim rather than the perpetrator. Rape is a violent crime that is about power and control, not about the victim's appearance or behavior. No one asks to be raped, and it can happen to anyone regardless of how they dress or behave.

The belief that rape is only committed by strangers in dark alleys is also wrong because the majority of rapes are actually committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, acquaintance, or even a partner. This myth can prevent victims from coming forward and seeking help if they have been assaulted by someone they know, as they may feel that their experience is not valid because it doesn't fit the stereotype of a "stranger danger" scenario.

These myths are harmful because they perpetuate victim-blaming and can prevent survivors from seeking help and justice. It is important to challenge these beliefs and educate people about the realities of sexual violence in order to create a more supportive and understanding society for survivors.

Question 17

Sexual attraction to someone of the same sex is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   heterosexuality.
B)   bisexuality.
C)   homosexuality.
D)   asexuality.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The structural-functional approach highlights patterns of inequality linked to sexuality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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Question 20

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