What is the primary difference between sex and gender, and how does society react to LGBTQ+ individuals? Sex is biological; gender is social. Society's reactions to LGBTQ+ are mixed. Sex is social; gender is biological. Society is indifferent to LGBTQ+. Sex and gender are both biological; society fully accepts LGBTQ+. Sex and gender are interchangeable terms; society rejects LGBTQ+.

Sex is biological; gender is social. Society's reactions to LGBTQ+ are mixed.

How does gender stratification impact family, education, workplace, and politics? It only affects the workplace, not family or politics. It creates disparities in roles, education, pay, and political representation. It has no impact on education or politics. It ensures equal opportunities in all areas.

It creates disparities in roles, education, pay, and political representation.

What are contemporary sexual attitudes and practices, including sexual scripts and double standards? Sexual scripts are universal; double standards apply equally to all. Sexual scripts dictate norms; double standards allow more freedom for men. Sexual scripts are outdated; double standards no longer exist. Sexual scripts are irrelevant; double standards favor women.

Sexual scripts dictate norms; double standards allow more freedom for men.

What are the trends and controversies surrounding abortion and same-sex marriage? Abortion is rare; same-sex marriage is universally opposed. Abortion is illegal; same-sex marriage is not recognized. Abortion is uncontroversial; same-sex marriage is universally accepted. Abortion is common among young women; same-sex marriage is widely supported.

Abortion is common among young women; same-sex marriage is widely supported.

How do gender and sexual inequality manifest across different cultures? Inequality is only present in developing countries. Inequality is a myth and does not exist. Inequality is evident in economic, political, and social spheres globally. Inequality is only a historical issue, not a current one.

Inequality is evident in economic, political, and social spheres globally.

How do different theoretical perspectives explain gender and sexuality? Only feminist theory addresses gender and sexuality. Theoretical perspectives are irrelevant to gender studies. Functionalist, conflict, feminist, and symbolic interactionist theories offer varied explanations. Theories unanimously agree on gender roles.

Functionalist, conflict, feminist, and symbolic interactionist theories offer varied explanations.

How are differences between men and women in society considered a 'social construction'? They are natural and biologically determined. They are solely based on individual choices. They are universally the same across all cultures. They are created by social practices that define what is proper for men and women.

They are created by social practices that define what is proper for men and women.

What is the process by which we learn our culture's gender-related rules, norms, and expectations? Definition of Gender Socialization Definition of Patriarchy Definition of Gender Roles Definition of Sex

Definition of Gender Socialization

Who are the most common agents of gender socialization? Peers, neighbors, and community leaders Religious institutions, sports teams, and clubs Government, corporations, and NGOs Families, schools, and the media

Families, schools, and the media

What is patriarchy and how does it operate in society? A system that is irrelevant in modern society. A system that promotes gender equality. A system where gender inequality operates at both individual and institutional levels. A system where women hold more power than men.

A system where gender inequality operates at both individual and institutional levels.

What is patriarchal culture? A culture where women have more power than men. A culture that promotes gender equality. The various ways in which men have advantage or higher status over women in everyday settings. A culture that is irrelevant in modern society.

The various ways in which men have advantage or higher status over women in everyday settings.

How are women often represented in the media? As equal to men in all aspects. As irrelevant to media narratives. As inferior characters or objectified as sexual objects. As dominant figures in all media content.

As inferior characters or objectified as sexual objects.

Which of the following are premises of Gender and Development? GAD is anti-male; GAD promotes gender stereotypes; Only men are victims of gender inequality. GAD is not anti-male; GAD is not a war of the sexes; Both men and women are victims of gender inequality. GAD promotes male dominance; GAD is a war of the sexes; Only women are victims of gender inequality. GAD supports gender stereotypes; GAD is a war of the sexes; Both men and women are equally privileged.

GAD is not anti-male; GAD is not a war of the sexes; Both men and women are victims of gender inequality.

What is sex in terms of biological characteristics? Biological, Universal, Permanent Cultural, Learned, Temporary Economic, Political, Changeable Social, Fluid, Varying

Biological, Universal, Permanent

When we say that sex is biological, what aspects are we referring to? Educational Background, Professional Skills, Personal Interests, Hobbies Economic Status, Political Power, Social Influence, Wealth Reproductive System, Sex Cells, Chromosomes, Hormones Cultural Norms, Social Roles, Learned Behaviors, Traditions

Reproductive System, Sex Cells, Chromosomes, Hormones

How do people categorize individuals and animals as male or female? By evaluating economic contributions By assessing cultural roles By using the biological term 'Sex' By analyzing political influence

By using the biological term 'Sex'

What does the term 'sex' refer to in terms of a person's birth? A political role assigned by society A cultural identity assigned at birth A label based on the nature of genitalia and reproductive organs An economic status determined by family wealth

A label based on the nature of genitalia and reproductive organs

What does 'sex' describe in terms of physical differences? Cultural, learned differences between genders Economic, political differences between individuals Physical, biological differences between men and women Social, emotional differences between people

Physical, biological differences between men and women

What are examples of secondary sex characteristics? Economic status, political power, social influence Patterns of body hair distribution, voice pitch, muscular development Educational background, professional skills, personal interests Cultural roles, social expectations, learned behaviors

Patterns of body hair distribution, voice pitch, muscular development

According to biology, how do male and female differ from each other? External genitalia, secondary sex characteristics, chromosomes, hormones Cultural roles, social expectations, learned behaviors, traditions Educational background, professional skills, personal interests, hobbies Economic status, political power, social influence, wealth

External genitalia, secondary sex characteristics, chromosomes, hormones

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