Chapter 5

Question 1

Essentialism

Answer 1

a school of thought that views gender differences as a reflection of biological differences between women and men

Question 2

social constructionism

Answer 2

a school of though that views gender differences as a reflection of the different social position occupied by women and men

Question 3

Studying sexuality

Answer 3

dominant moral codes define sexual “deviance” and “normality”. Deviant sexuality is socially constructed. The deviance dance exists

Question 4

Gender identity

Answer 4

a person’s identification with a particular sex

Question 5

Gender role

Answer 5

when you behave according to a widely shared expectations and how males or females are “supposed” to act, you adapt a gender role

Question 6

Gender Stereotypes

Answer 6

the idea that individuals of certain genders “should behave like a man/women”

Question 7

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 7

1. Self-actualization
2. esteem needs
3. Belongingness and love needs
4. safety needs
5. physiological needs

Question 8

consent

Answer 8

How do we define consent? Sexual assault, date rape drugs, age of consent laws

Question 9

Nature of the sexual partner

Answer 9

controlled by the criminal justice system, formal control, informal controls, evolving views of same sex relationships

Question 10

Nature of the sexual act

Answer 10

Can be defined as “kinky”, changing views of masturbation, use of sex toys, varied individual points of view

Question 11

Exotic Dancing

Answer 11

get mix of research on exotic dancers. Survivors, dancers, non-conformists, workers. Structure of power within the industry (individual level and institutional level)

Question 12

pornography

Answer 12

Debates over definition. Internal debates. Debates over social policy and legislation continue today