Chapter 1 - Perspectives on Sexuality

Question 1

Sex vs Gender

Answer 1

sex can refer to the physical activity or biology (reproduction, genitals); gender is a set of cultural constructs related to femininity and masculinity and the societal norms related to them

Question 2

Sexually and Gender Diverse (SGD)

Answer 2

an all-encompassing term referring to indv who are diverse in terms on sexual/gender presentation

Question 3

What ways does media shape views on sexuality?

Answer 3

creates and maintains societal norms; very societally and culturally based; shapes what we think of ourselves and others

Question 4

How has sexuality affected advertising?

Answer 4

“sex sells” became a big thing around 1960

Question 5

How has sexuality affected film and tv?

Answer 5

massive influence on people’s views; sexuality became common in movies and tv

Question 6

How has sexuality affected the internet?

Answer 6

too easy to access sexual content; many risks (predators, misinfo) and benefits (promotes sexual health)

Question 7

how has sexuality shaped views on diversity?

Answer 7

more portrayal of diverse genders and sexualities

Question 8

How has media affected safe sex?

Answer 8

media is very powerful and can easily portray safe sex messages; there are some programs dedicated strictly to sex ed

Question 9

how religion/culture has shaped views on sexuality

Answer 9

societal and cultural differences determines ones sexual behaviour; commonalities do exist (incest taboos, prohibitions against rape/SA, gedner norms, prevalence of monogamy)

Question 10

Judaism and sexuality

Answer 10

sexual relations overall viewed as positive; modern Judaism sees sex as reinforcing the marital bond

Question 11

Christianity and sexuality

Answer 11

sex mainly viewed for procreation; celibacy brings a closeness to God; some christians are more liberal in their interpretation

Question 12

Islam and sexuality

Answer 12

tends to view sexuality much less repressive compared to christianity; sex should be had for pleasure within a marriage; birth control is accepted in general but not in all Islamic religions/interpretations

Question 13

Hinduism and sexuality

Answer 13

in general, sex is viewed as necessity of life; should occur within religious duty (marriage); can be had for pleasure; doesnt frequently occur outside of marriage

Question 14

Sexual diversity in Canada

Answer 14

becoming more welcoming of sexual diversity over time; many different cultural and ethnic identities

Question 15

sexual frequency/activity and porn preference in Canada

Answer 15

varies across the country; frequencies are higher in the East and lower in the West; porn search terms vary across the country; ethnic makeup of provinces may also influence porn preferences

Question 16

Indigenous views on sexuality in Canada

Answer 16

sex was traditionally considered a spiritual gift designed to bring pleasure; higher rates of abuse compared to other Canadians; gender expression may also differ for some Indigenous groups (two spirit people)

Question 17

Same sex marriage in Canada

Answer 17

passed Bill C-38 in 2005 giving same sex couples the right to marry; many differences between Canada and US in terms of SGD rights (canada more liberal)