Women's and Gender Studies
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Course Introduction
Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary course that explores the roles, experiences, and contributions of women and gender minorities across various historical, cultural, and social contexts. The course examines the construction of gender, sexuality, identity, and power, and how these intersect with race, class, ethnicity, and other social categories. Students engage with key concepts and theories from feminism, queer studies, transgender studies, and masculinity studies, while analyzing contemporary and historical issues related to gender inequality, representation, activism, and social change. The course encourages critical thinking, self-reflection, and active participation in discussions about gender justice and equity.
Recommended Textbook human sexuality in a world of diversity 5th canadian edition by spencer a. rathus
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Chapter 1: What Is Human Sexuality
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Q1) Considering the concept of "erotic plasticity," research shows that A)men show greater variation in sexual behavior over time.
B)women seem less responsive to cultural factors.
C)women show greater erotic plasticity than men do.
D)men show greater erotic plasticity than women do.
Answer: C
Q2) The cross-species perspective on human sexuality focuses on
A)examining biological knowledge across human history and across cultures. B)looking both for variety in sexual behavior across species and for analogues of behaviors between species.
C)evaluating the behaviors and traits that may have lead to increased survival between species.
D)the ways in which cultural institutions and beliefs affect sexual behaviors and sexual beliefs.
Answer: B
Q3) Saint Augustine is generally credited with associating sex lust with the "original sin." A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Research Methods in Human Sexuality
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Q1) Correlational research
A)looks for margins of error between two variables.
B)investigates the causal relationship between two variables.
C)studies the effect of change in one variable on a second variable.
D)describes the relationship between two variables.
Answer: D
Q2) In scientific research, a population is
A)individuals in a research study.
B)a representative sample.
C)a complete group of organisms.
D)a percentage of a large group.
Answer: C
Q3) In a sexual survey, a participant brags to the interviewer that he has had twelve different partners in the last year when, in actuality, he has had only two. This participant presents a research limitation called
A)observer bias.
B)volunteer bias.
C)social desirability.
D)denial.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) The area between a woman's labia minora is referred to as the A)vestibule.
B)vagina.
C)urethra.
D)prepuce.
Answer: A
Q2) More cases of breast cancer are being detected because A)more women are receiving Pap smears.
B)of the increased use of mammography.
C)women are conducting self-breast exams.
D)less women are exercising.
Answer: B
Q3) The menstrual phase that is associated with the graafian follicle rupturing is the A)menstrual phase.
B)graafian phase.
C)ovulatory phase.
D)follicular phase.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Which of the following statements isTrue about testicular cancer?
A)It is generally fatal.
B)The survival rate before the cancer has spread beyond the testes is about 50%.
C)Generally, the prognosis is quite favorable.
D)It is usually treated with strong steroids, which arrest the spread of the cancer.
Q2) Compare and contrast andropause with menopause.
Q3) During sexual arousal, which gland(s) secrete pre-ejaculatory fluid?
A)Prostate
B)Seminal vesicles
C)Testes
D)Cowper's glands
Q4) Which of the following accounts for the firmness of an erection?
A)The corpora cavernosa
B)The crura
C)The corpus spongiosum
D)The cremaster muscles
Q5) The focus on the size of a man's penis is a recent Western phenomenon.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Sexual Arousal and Response
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Q1) A substance that arouses or increases one's capacity for sexual pleasure or response is known as
A)an aphrodisiac.
B)a pheromone.
C)an androstadienone.
D)an aphorism.
Q2) The Three-Stage Model of sexual arousal was proposed by A)Kinsey.
B)Masters and Johnson.
C)Kaplan.
D)Rathus.
Q3) Compare and contrast the "Masters and Johnson's" and "Kaplan's" models of sexual response.
Q4) In women, estrogen and progesterone play a prominent role in all of the following, EXCEPT
A)regulating the menstrual cycle.
B)sexual motivation and response.
C)the growth of pubic hair.
D)breast development.
Q5) List the names of the two main types of erogenous zones described in the text.
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Chapter 6: Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender
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Q1) Men are more physically aggressive than women.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is a commonly held stereotype of women's role in sexual relationships?
A)Being sexually available in a relationship
B)Serving as the "key master"
C)Being a sexual expert
D)Serving as the "gatekeeper"
Q3) Gender differences in intellectual abilities are likely explained by
A)differences in innate ability.
B)differences in temperament.
C)differences in development.
D)differences in cultural expectations.
Q4) The male condition when one or both testes remain undescended at birth is called
A)Klinefelter Syndrome.
B)Inguinal Hernia.
C)Cryptorchidism.
D)Testicular Hyperplasia.
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Q5) Name three steps for gender-reassignment.
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Chapter 7: Attraction and Lovebinding Forces
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Q1) When searching for a long-term, meaningful relationship, which quality was rated most important by men?
A)Honesty
B)Kindness
C)Physical attractiveness
D)Humor
Q2) In Sternberg's model which is True of an ideal marriage?
A)An ideal marriage is considered to be exclusively romantic love.
B)There is a healthy dose of passion, intimacy and commitment.
C)There is mostly passion with some intimacy and commitment.
D)Commitment is the most important characteristic.
Q3) Which of the following statements is accurate regarding how female weight is viewed?
A)Slender figures are valued cross-culturally.
B)Some pre-literate societies valued plump women.
C)Wide hips were not found appealing in any culture.
D)In our culture, anorexic thinness is the ideal.
Q4) List Sternberg's three building blocks of love.
Q5) Briefly explain the concept of the attraction-similarity hypothesis.
Q6) Give evidence in support or defense of the old adage "opposites attract."
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Chapter 8: Relationships and Communication
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Q1) John and Sue are a couple. John sometimes plays jealous games with her. He flirts openly with other girls. Why might John be playing games?
A)He wants more attention from Sue.
B)He wants to test their relationship.
C)He wants to inflict pain on Sue.
D)All of the above are possibilities.
Q2) Discuss ways to cope with the deterioration of a relationship.
Q3) The statement, "There's something I need to talk about. Is now a good time? " represents a Communication skill called A)breaching the walls.
B)talking about talking.
C)active listening.
D)reinforcing the other person.
Q4) The second stage of George Levinger's (1980) ABCDE model of relationships is A)building. B)bonding.
C)buttressing. D)breaching.
Q5) What non-verbal techniques can couples use to enhance communication about sex?
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Chapter 9: Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies
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Q1) In the Judeo-Christian tradition, any sexual contact that does not lead to procreation has been considered sinful.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In the early Judeo-Christian tradition, masturbation was known as A)fellatio.
B)cunnilingus.
C)onanism.
D)coitus interruptus.
Q3) Which is True concerning anal sex?
A)The rectum produces natural lubricant.
B)The anal sphincters dilate during orgasm.
C)It is the major act that comes under legal definition of sodomy.
D)It tends to be more common among less educated people.
Q4) When women self-stimulate their nipples during masturbation, they may activate
A)brain areas representing the chest area only
B)brain areas representing the genital area only
C)brain areas representing both the chest and genital area
D)brain areas associated with back pain
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Chapter 10: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) According to the study done by the NHSLS, approximately ________ percent of the United States' population identify themselves as being bisexual.
A)one
B)five
C)ten
D)twenty
Q2) Homosexuality in ________ culture is seen as a rejection of traditional cultural roles and a threat to the continuity of the family line.
A)African American
B)Latino and Latina American
C)Asian American
D)Native American
Q3) Gay males report that during childhood, they _____________________ than their heterosexual peers.
A)were more sensitive
B)cried more
C)had more artistic interests
D)All of the above
Q4) Identify two steps gay individuals take in order to "come out."
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Chapter 11: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) Which of the following are common reactions after experiencing a stillbirth?
A)Needing to talk and seek information, or being silent
B)Rumination or intrusive thoughts about the loss
C)A "grief storm" that may be helped by social rituals or seeking a therapist
D)Any of the above reactions may be experienced by parents.
Q2) What percent of newborns in the United States in 2012 were delivered by C-section?
A)1%
B)10%
C)33%
D)50%
Q3) When all the major organs are formed, the embryo is called a A)morula.
B)blastocyst.
C)fetus.
D)zygote.
Q4) Discuss the latest evidence as to the effects of alcohol consumption by an expectant mother.
Q5) Describe the process involved in an intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
Q6) Describe the Lamaze method of prepared childbirth.
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Chapter 12: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) A condom should only be removed after an erection has subsided.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A woman using Depo-Provera must receive an injection
A)every month.
B)every three months.
C)every six months.
D)once a year.
Q3) Which of the following is not a surgical procedure for female sterilization?
A)Laparoscopy
B)Culpotomy
C)Hysterotomy
D)Herniorrhaphy
Q4) Vasectomies are never reversible.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain how the cervical mucus check and ovulation predictor kits are used for effective natural family planning.
Q6) Discuss factors that should be considered when choosing a method of contraception.
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Chapter 13: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Discuss normal sexual behaviors in prepubescent (9-13 years old) boys and girls.
Q2) Which of the following physical changes is/are NOT caused by increased estrogen production?
A)Thickening of the vaginal lining
B)Pubic and underarm hair growth
C)Growth of the uterus
D)Growth of fat and supporting tissue in the hips
Q3) In adolescent boys, mature sperm usually are not found in the ejaculate until A)age 13.
B)age 17.
C)two years after the first ejaculation.
D)a year after the first ejaculation.
Q4) Teens who feel that they can talk to their parents are more likely to engage in coitus than those who describe communication with their parents as poor.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the role of estrogen in the pubertal changes that take place in females.
Q6) Discuss the incidence, medical consequences, and social consequences of teenage pregnancy in the United States.
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Chapter 14: Sexuality in Adulthood
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Q1) Caretakers of the mentally disabled generally
A)offer comprehensive sex education programs.
B)discourage retarded people from learning about sexuality.
C)view their clients as capable of learning about sexuality.
D)encourage their clients to establish committed sexual relationships.
Q2) In Kinsey's day, which coital position was used the least by couples?
A)Male-superior
B)Female-superior
C)Lateral-entry
D)Rear-entry
Q3) What do Margaret Nosek and her colleagues consider to be a factor for sexual wellness, even among the disabled?
A)Positive sexual self-concept
B)Knowledge about sexuality
C)Ability to cope with barriers to sexuality
D)All of the above
Q4) Identify three physical changes in women that are the result of aging.
Q5) Describe different patterns of marital infidelity.
Q6) How might the physical changes that accompany aging in men and women affect sexual activity?
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Chapter 15: Sexual Dysfunctions
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Q1) Which statement best supports the views of Kaplan for treating sexual dysfunctions?
A)Treatment is most successful with psychoanalytic techniques.
B)Treatment should combine behavioral therapy for immediate causes and insight-oriented techniques for remote causes.
C)Remote causes respond best to behavioral therapy.
D)Treatment should combine insight-oriented techniques for immediate causes and behavioral therapy for remote causes.
Q2) A professional organization that certifies sex therapists is the
A)Masters and Johnson's Institute of Sex Research.
B)American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.
C)Kinsey and Associates Sex Training Institute.
D)National Institute of Certified Sex Therapists.
Q3) According to your text, which of the following is True?
A)Only women experience serious sexual problems.
B)Sexual problem, while debilitating, are rare.
C)Sexual difficulties are relatively common sources of concern.
D)One should never admit to a sexual problem; it will only make it worse.
Q4) Discuss different psychosocial factors as they relate to sexual dysfunction.
Q5) Discuss hypoactive sexual desire and how it may be successfully treated.
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Chapter 16: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Which of the following sexually transmitted infections usually presents no symptoms to women in its early stage?
A)Chancroid
B)Gonorrhea
C)Herpes
D)Syphilis
Q2) ____________ is a drug that has shown promise in recent studies as a possible HIV infection preventative.
A)AZT
B)Truvada
C)Penicillin
D)NSAID
Q3) About how many people in the United States are living with the HIV virus today?
A)250,000
B)500,000
C)1 million
D)10 million
Q4) Explain why chlamydia is called the "silent STD," and the complications associated with untreated chlamydia infections.
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Chapter 17: Atypical Sexual Variations
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Q1) Bondage involves spanking a partner or being spanked by a partner with a mink whip.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the typical "profile" of a transvestite?
A)They are generally single, transsexual males.
B)They are generally single, homosexual males.
C)They are generally married, heterosexual males.
D)They are homosexual males who suffer from gender dysphoria.
Q3) Discuss the difficulties involved in defining normal versus abnormal sexual behavior.
Q4) The psychological disorder most closely related to most paraphilias is
A)acute depression disorder.
B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)traumatic stress disorder.
D)schizophrenic disorder.
Q5) In chemical castration, the vas deferens are removed.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Which two paraphilias are most likely to be seen as harmless and victimless?
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Chapter 18: Sexual Coercion
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Q1) Acquaintance rapes are frequently not reported, but when they are, they are often treated as
A)violent assaults.
B)the woman's fault.
C)a consequence of too much alcohol.
D)misunderstandings or lovers' quarrels.
Q2) On average, girls are first sexually abused at approximately what age?
A)Between birth and 2 years
B)Between 3 and 5 years
C)Between 6 and 12 years
D)Between 15 and 18 years
Q3) The most common form of treatment given to sex offenders in prison in the United States today is
A)aversion therapy.
B)extensive individual counseling.
C)group therapy.
D)brief individual counseling.
Q4) List three suggestions to consider if you are the victim of rape.
Q5) What are three long-term effects of rape on rape survivors?
Q6) Discuss the treatment of rapists and child molesters.
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Chapter 19: Commercial Sex
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Q1) Which characterizes the most typical customer of prostitutes?
A)Low-class single men
B)Middle-class single men
C)Middle-class married men
D)Low-class married men
Q2) Outline the STIs a typical customers of prostitution is likely to be exposed to?
Q3) Approximately what percentage of Internet visits are directed to sexually oriented websites, chatrooms, or newsgroups?
A)One-tenth
B)One-third
C)Half
D)Three-fourths
Q4) One of the major contributing factors to the spread of HIV in Africa is
A)male-male oral sex with prostitutes.
B)male-female sexual intercourse with prostitutes.
C)the high rate of STIs other than HIV in the male population of Africa.
D)male-male anal sex with prostitutes.
Q5) Describe the three parts of the Miller test that must be met for a legal banning of obscene material.
Q6) What were the major findings of the Meese Commission Report in 1986.
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