CH. 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is penis fencing?

A

rubbing penises together

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2
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In humans and other animals, the sex that puts forth more investment in the offspring, both in reproduction and in raising the offspring is known as what?

A

the “Choosier”

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3
Q

What other mammals engage in masturbation?

A

Chimpanzees

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4
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This is seen in primates & other mammals –but not lifelong like in humans.

A

Homosexuality

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5
Q

Postpartum sex Taboo

A

Having sex with a woman after she gives birth

-very painful

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6
Q

What happens when cultures dehumanize women?

A

Condemnation of Rape

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7
Q

Prostitution was prevalent and was taxed in what country?

A

Egypt

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8
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In some cultures women can’t use their_____ when masturbating?

A

Hands

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9
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What is forbidden in some cultures?

A

homosexuality

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10
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Where was the first Male circumcision done?

A

Egypt

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11
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In what country would women insert sponges into their vagina as a form of contraception?

A

Egpyt

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12
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What country has prevalence of incest, rape, and bestiality?

A

Greece

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13
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What is Greek pederasty?

A

When an older Greek man mentors a post-pubescent boy - he teaches the boy about sex.

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14
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What’s the term for same sex, but nonsexual friendships? Ex: Bromance?

A

Platonic

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15
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Which culture had manuals that had pictures, instructions, devices, and medicines regarding sex?

A

Ancient Asia (China)

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16
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What culture stressed the importance of the female orgasm?

A

Ancient Asia

17
Q

What is Polygamy? Where was this prevalent?

A
  • having more than 1 female partner.

- China

18
Q

How many wives did the average Chinese middle class man have?

A

3-12 wives.

19
Q

What country viewed sex as a source of power and magic?

A

India

20
Q

What country had the “kamasutra” ?

A

India - A book that describes 8 kinds of love-biting, 8 stages of oral sex, & 9 ways to move the penis in the vagina.

21
Q

WIdows were not allowed to marry in what culture?

A

India

22
Q

There was a rise in nonmartial pregnancies during what time period?

A

The Enlightenment (1700s)

23
Q

What were the sexual transgressions that were severely punished if committed in the Puritan times?

A
  • Sodomy - anal or oral sex
  • Bestiality - sexual intercourse between a person and an animal
  • Adultry - cheating on your wife/husband sexually
  • Rape - Sex without consent
24
Q

What is Bundling?

A

When young couples shared a bed they were to be fully clothed and a wooden board would be placed between them to stop sex from happening.

25
Q

Which of the following is NOT a cross cultural universal?

a. Incest taboo
b. condemnation of rape
c. exchange of sex for resources
d. having more than 1 sexual partner

A

d. Having more than 1 sexual partner

- This is polygamy which was practiced in Ancient Asia, particularly in Chinese middle class men.