8.1

Question 1

why do most societies have a lot of social control on how sexuality is expressed?

Answer 1

because of the DUALITY of sexuality; it is both frightening and pleasurable

Question 2

what is the ability to make choices about how to respond to biological urges?

Answer 2

the reflexive human mind

Question 3

what is the functionalist perspective on gender?

Answer 3

gender inequality is OK.

Question 4

what do functionalists believe is the function of gender inequality?

Answer 4

it reflects sex-linked requirements for survival + ideas for how women and men should be and the roles they have that complement each other

Question 5

what is the conflict perspective on gender inequality?

Answer 5

gender division of labor is socially constructed; it’s an artifact of social relations in society between men and women
ex: how media or religion dictate the roles of men and women

Question 6

which is the least socially constructed dimension of sexuality?

Answer 6

sexual identity

Question 7

which is the most socially constructed dimension of sexuality?

Answer 7

gender identity

Question 8

gender identity:

Answer 8

sense of being appropriately masculine or feminine

Question 9

sexual identity:

Answer 9

basic definition of self as female or male

Question 10

erotic identity:

Answer 10

based on the object of sexual attraction

Question 11

what is the functionalist perspective on sexuality?

Answer 11

sexuality is channeled in socially productive directions by cultural norms & serves a certain purpose in society

Question 12

what is the conflict perspective on sexuality?

Answer 12

normal sexuality is a reflection of power in society: those with more power can define and enforce what is “normal”