Gender and Society
What does SOGIE stand for?
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression
What does "Expression" in SOGIE refer to?
How a person outwardly presents their gender through behavior, clothing, and appearance
Sexuality can involve which of the following?
Thoughts, sexual feelings, attractions, and behaviors toward others
_______________ is about your sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions, and behaviors toward other people.
Sexuality
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of sexual orientation?
Gender identity
Sexual orientation includes:
Romantic and sexual feelings toward others
What does gender identity refer to?
A person’s internal sense and personal experience of gender
Which of the following is an example of gender expression?
Wearing clothes associated with a particular gender
What is the relationship between sexual orientation and gender identity?
Sexual orientation refers to attraction, while gender identity refers to a person’s internal experience of gender
Which of the following is not true about gender identity?
It only refers to a person’s biological sex
Which of the following terms refers to a woman who is primarily attracted to other women?
Lesbian
What is the term used for individuals who are primarily attracted to the same sex?
Gay
Which of the following best describes a bisexual person?
A person attracted to both their own and the opposite gender
What does the term transgender refer to?
A person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth
Which of the following is an outdated term that refers to someone who has permanently changed their gender through surgery and hormones?
Transexual
Which of the following terms is an umbrella term used to be inclusive of the many identities in the LGBTQ+ community?
Queer
Intersex refers to individuals:
Who have anatomy or chromosomes that don’t fit traditional male or female categories
Which term is used for a non-queer person who supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community?
Ally
A person who experiences sexual and romantic attraction to all gender identities is referred to as:
Pansexual
Which term refers to an individual who generally does not experience sexual desire or attraction?
Asexual
The process of exploring and discovering one’s own sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Questioning
It is the idea that heterosexuality is the only correct or normal sexual orientation.
Heteronormativity
Which of the following is a key aspect of heteronormativity?
The notion that there are only two genders, male and female, which complement each other
Heteronormativity assumes that:
The standard relationship is between a man and a woman, and other identities or relationships are deviations from the norm
The concept that heterosexuality is seen as the default or correct sexual orientation.
Heteronormativity
Emily has always identified as female, and she is romantically and sexually attracted to men. Which term best describes Emily's sexual orientation?
Heterosexual
Mark was assigned male at birth and identifies as male. He is romantically attracted to other men. What is the best way to describe Mark?
Homosexual and cisgender
Sarah was assigned female at birth and identifies as female. She is primarily attracted to men. What terms accurately describe Sarah?
Heterosexual and cisgender
John was assigned male at birth and identifies as male. He is attracted to both men and women. What is John’s sexual orientation?
Bisexual
James was assigned male at birth and identifies as male. He is sexually and romantically attracted to women. What term best describes James’s gender identity?
Cisgender
Mia was assigned female at birth and identifies as female. She is attracted to both men and women. What term best describes Mia’s sexual orientation?
Bisexual
This is an ideology that assumes that the dominance and privilege of men over women and gender diverse people are the natural order of things.
Sexism
This refers to equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities for both women and men.
Gender Equality
This implies that the interests, needs, and priorities of both women and men are taken into consideration, recognizing the diversity of different groups of women and men.
Gender Equality
Suzy works at a company where only men are promoted to leadership positions, regardless of performance. This situation is an example of:
Sexism
Michael believes that men are naturally better at decision-making and should hold more power in politics. This belief aligns with:
Sexism
In Emma’s workplace, men and women are paid the same salary for doing the same job, and both have equal opportunities for promotion. This is an example of:
Gender equality
Anna grew up in a culture where family gatherings are highly valued, and everyone is expected to participate. This illustrates which aspect of culture?
Shared beliefs
Biological imperative
James reacts to a stressful situation by shouting and throwing things, rather than taking a moment to think. This behavior reflects:
Instinctive reaction
In Lila’s community, people believe that helping others is a moral obligation, while harming others is considered evil. This represents:
Systems of meanings
Instinct is defined as:
The way people or animals naturally react or behave without thinking or learning
According to Clifford Geertz, culture serves as a:
System of symbols that gives meaning to experiences
The collection of beliefs, behaviors, and ways of life that a group of people share and pass down through generations.
Culture
The framework that dictates what is considered good or evil and helps shape people's actions in a society.
System of meanings
A characteristic of culture that indicates it can change and adapt over time based on new experiences or understandings.
Malleability and Adaptability
Which of the following is an example of a microaggression?
Asking a person of color where they are really from
Microaggressions can be considered a form of:
Social control
Which statement best defines microaggressions in the context of social interactions?
They are often unconscious and can perpetuate stereotypes.
________ and _________ thinking are inherited.
Sexist and Misogynist
According to the concept of Women’s Ways of Knowing, femininity and masculinity are viewed as:
Learned behaviors influenced by culture
One reason women may be excluded from certain disciplines is due to:
Traits associated with their gender
According to the concept of Women’s Ways of Knowing, how might women approach problem-solving differently than men?
Women are more likely to be emotionally driven and relational in their approaches.
The metaphor of silence in the context of women’s knowledge implies that:
Women’s voices and experiences are often overlooked or marginalized.
Western Male Reasoning is characterized by the use of:
Visual imagery related to seeing and illumination
In Plato's Allegory of the Cave, the cave symbolizes:
The realm of ignorance and illusion
The metaphor of light in Western philosophy primarily represents:
Knowledge and enlightenment
The study conducted by institutions of learning indicates that women are more likely to associate knowledge with:
Listening
According to the findings of Belenky et al., a stark difference between men and women’s ways of knowing is highlighted by:
The themes of silence and voice
In the context of women's ways of knowing, silence is often associated with:
Knowledge and understanding
For women, having a voice is connected to:
Having a sense of self
In the women's ways of knowing, what are the dominant themes for women?
Silence and voice
Which of the following best describes the primary influence on the differences in ways of knowing between women and men?
Upbringing and gender socialization
In the context of gender socialization, young girls often learn through:
Association and connectedness
The process through which children learn the social expectations and behaviors associated with their gender is known as
Gender socialization
Men are said to learn about themselves and life by:
Recognizing their separation and distinctiveness from others
One of the key values associated with women's ways of knowing is:
Empathy
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference in judgment between men and women as influenced by socialization?
Women typically approach judgments with a focus on relational dynamics.
According to Belenky et al., which of the following is NOT one of the perspectives women use to understand knowledge and truth?
Empirical knowledge
Silence as a perspective in women's ways of knowing signifies:
A place of reflection and unrecognized knowledge
The perspective of constructed knowledge emphasizes:
The integration of multiple voices and perspectives
Name the category of the perspective women use to see the world: listening to the voices of others
Received Knowledge
Name the category of the perspective women use to see the world: the quest for self
Subjective knowledge
Name the category of the perspective women use to see the world: the voice of reason
Procedural knowledge
Name the category of the perspective women use to see the world: separate and connected knowing
Procedural knowledge
In the context of women's silence as knowing, which of the following factors can contribute to their disconnection from families and communities?
Geographical distance from the greater community
According to the text, silence as a form of knowing indicates:
An absence of thought or reflection
The pivotal question for understanding in procedural knowledge is:
"Where are they coming from?"
Women who experience a break from their previous communities often
Learn to depend on themselves and become their own authority
Which statement best describes the difference between equal rights and actual equality as discussed in the text?
Actual equality requires understanding diverse ways of knowing, beyond male perspectives.
Carol Gilligan's work in A Different Voice criticizes psychology for:
Utilizing male bias as the standard for human development