Test Questions & Answers Sexual Orientation Chapter 10 3e

Chapter 10: Sexual Orientation

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Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 10 Question 1

1) There are no signs of the United States’ starting to accept the LGB community.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 10 Question 2

2) Sexual orientation is a social and biological construction.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 10 Question 3

3) Bisexualism does not really exist.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 10 Question 4

4) The same percent of females and males report a romantic attraction to people of the same gender.

a. True

b. False

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 5

5) Key influences shaping modern Western concepts of sexual orientation:

a. religion

b. politics

c. other societal institutions

d. heterosexual norms

e. all of the above

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 6

6) The core group of men who identify themselves as gay, bisexual, or have had same sex relationships make up what percentage of the US population?

a. 10%

b. 12%

c. 5%

d. 3%

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 7

7) What do social workers need to do when working with the LGB community?

a. Ignore their clients’ sexual orientation

b. Apply stereotypes about the LGB community

c. Respect the ways that individuals decide to handle their intersecting identities

d. Encourage their clients to become heterosexual

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 8

8) The stigma theory holds that

a. people accept existing stigmas and move on

b. sexual minorities are more likely to disclose their sexual identity

c. sexual minorities are less likely to disclose their sexual identity

d. every person is stigmatized

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 9

9) Machismo is what it means to be a man in which culture:

a. European

b. Mexican

c. Australian

d. African

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 10

10) Homophobia is

a. the fear of heterosexual people

b. the fear of ethnic minorities

c. the fear of gay people

d. acceptance of all people

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 11

11) The term homophobia emerged in the:

a. 1990s

b. 1970s

c. 1980s

d. 2000s

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 12

12) Today public display of anti-gay behavior in many parts of the US is likely to be

a. condemned

b. sanctioned

c. supported

d. accepted

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 13

13) Stigma theory suggests that sexual minorities are likely to avoid disclosure of their sexual identity because

a. they expect to be viewed unfavorably by society

b. social embarrassment

c. too much gossip

d. none of the above

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 14

14) In addition to the USA, marriage equality is a reality for lesbians and gay men in:

a. Ireland

b. Argentina

c. Italy

d. Both A & B

Type: essay/short answer question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 15

15) Define the Stigma theory and relate it to another theory discussed in the book.

Feedback:Stigma theory: the idea that sexual minorities are likely to avoid disclosure of their sexual identity when they expect to receive an unfavorable treatment because of coming out.

This theory shares elements with other theories reviewed in Chapters 5 and 6. For example, the assimilation theories, people leaving or hiding their cultures (passing) parallels the idea of hiding one’s sexual orientation or staying in the closet.

Type: essay/short answer question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 16

16) What are the effects of the categorization of heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and bisexual in the social work field and in the general population?

Feedback:The categorization of individuals based on their sexual orientation, heterosexual is the default norm. Various biological explanations for sexual orientation make an argument for an essentialist view of sexuality that approaches it as a product of a fundamental biological and/or physical drive within a person, possibly genetic. On the other side of the debate, social environmental explanations -such as the social constructivist perspective- support the idea that the social environment shapes sexual orientation. Different groups have misused different explanations and theories on the origins of sexual orientation to justify oppressive, harmful and dangerous practices such as conversion therapy. From a culturally grounded perspective, practitioners start where the client is at and offer welcoming, supportive and culturally congruent services.

Type: essay/short answer question

Title: Chapter 10 Question 17

17) What are some of the cultural ideas of masculinity?

Feedback:Masculinity: men are supposed to be manly men, never cry, and be tough. Masculinity is a critical part of the system of gender politics— successful men are at the top. Cultural ideals of masculinity:

● “no sissy stuff”—men do not display feminine traits like vulnerability

● “be a big wheel”—men become successful by acquiring power, wealth and status

● “be a sturdy oak”—men control their emotions, are tough and self-reliant and never cry

● “give’em hell”—men are aggressive and enjoy taking risks

These rules have heavy social implications for men who do not comply or fit in.