Quizzes - Quiz 1 1. (RIGHT ANSWER) How is the concept of...

Quiz 1
1. ( RIGHT ANSWER ) How is the concept of the "naturalization" of
gender differences used and to what ends (in academic work on
gender)?
Selected
Answer:
A critique of the ways in which “naturalistic” (physiological)
explanations of gender difference are supported by culture,
mass media, religion, knowledge systems (e.g., science and
medicine).
Answers
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An increasingly popular scientific approach that
demonstrates that these gender differences are based in
biology rather than social processes.
A critique of the ways in which “naturalistic” (physiological)
explanations of gender difference are supported by culture,
mass media, religion, knowledge systems (e.g., science and
medicine).
An important part of the self-help movement that shows that
gender differences are normal, natural, and to be expected,
that conflict arises out of the mistaken assumption that such
differences can and should be changed, a set of exercises
meant to help individuals come to terms with their inner
essence.
 Question 2
0.5 out of 0.5 points
Our orientation to the class offered the following “take home”
point:
 Question 3
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What are the implications of mothers not discussing gays and lesbians with their children?

 Question 4
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According to theorist Michele Foucault, dominant social institutions (i.e. law,
medicine, religion) primarily use their power to manipulate broader social
meanings of sexuality and sexual practices:
 Question 5
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The system of ideas that shape gender roles, norms, and
behaviors is referred to as:
Selected
Answer:
gender ideology
Answers:
gender
attribution
gender ideology
gender
categorization
gender identity
 Question 6
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The idea that gender is a something one “does” or performs signifies that: