Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'elite discourses' as discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Powerful institutions such as law, religion, and media shaping societal boundaries of acceptable sexuality.

Question 2

In many Indigenous societies at the time of European contact, how was gender diversity typically regarded?

Accepted Answer

It was accepted, often associated with spiritual power, and sometimes given specialized social roles.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a step in the social typing process described in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation (forcing the person to adopt dominant norms)

Question 4

How did the regulation of Indigenous sexuality serve the goals of colonization?

Accepted Answer

By undermining Indigenous kinship and governance systems, facilitating land control and assimilation.

Question 5

Which historical shift in North American sexual meaning is correctly matched with its dominant regulatory institution?

Accepted Answer

18th/19th century: intimacy within marriage regulated by medical professionals and reformers

Question 6

A scenario: In a modern Canadian city, a university professor begins a consensual romantic relationship with a student. According to the chapter, how is this relationship most likely to be judged?

Accepted Answer

It is not illegal, but is often socially stigmatized due to the power imbalance.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the 'deviance dance' as it relates to sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A continuous negotiation among various actors (e.g., moral entrepreneurs, media, activists) over what counts as deviant sexuality.

Question 8

Which of the following is a key legal criterion for distinguishing 'deviant' from 'normal' sexuality in Canada today?

Accepted Answer

Consent between participants.

Question 9

How did the criminalization of marital rape in Canada (Bill C-127, 1983) change the legal understanding of consent?

Accepted Answer

It established that consent is required in all sexual relationships, including marriage.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the effects of pornography on youth, as discussed in the chapter, is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Research shows ambivalence: youth may see it as normal but also notice gender inequality and feel conflicted.

Question 11

Which paradigm in the prostitution debate emphasizes the diversity of sex work experiences and warns against generalizing from worst-case scenarios?

Accepted Answer

Polymorphous paradigm

Question 12

In the context of exotic dancing, what does the term 'McSexy' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The standardization and efficiency of the sex industry, mirroring 'McDonaldization' with predictable looks and performances.

Question 13

Which of the following best illustrates how race, class, and gender hierarchies shaped the regulation of sexuality in 17th–19th century North America?

Accepted Answer

Punishments varied: higher status individuals received less severe penalties, and laws were applied unevenly based on race and gender.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of how the 'nature of the act' is used to judge sexual deviance today?

Accepted Answer

Masturbation, which was once seen as medically dangerous but is now largely normalized.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the legal definition of child pornography in Canada, as outlined in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Depictions of individuals under 18 engaged in explicit sexual activity or sexualized depiction of sexual organs for sexual purpose.

Question 16

Which event is symbolically associated with the beginning of the modern gay rights movement, according to the chapter?

Accepted Answer

The Stonewall riots of 1969

Question 17

A multi-step scenario: A researcher is analyzing how the meaning of sexuality has changed over time in North America. She notes that in the 17th century, sexuality was regulated by kinship and church, while in the 20th century, media and law played larger roles. Which sociological concept best explains this shift, and what is one consequence for how sexual deviance is defined?

Accepted Answer

Social constructionism; definitions of deviance shift with changing power structures and institutions.

Question 18

Which of the following is a key critique of the term 'Two-Spirited' as an umbrella identity for Indigenous gender and sexual diversity?

Accepted Answer

Some argue it does not capture the full complexity of gender, sexuality, and spiritual/community roles.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the 'harm-based' approach to pornography regulation in Canadian law?

Accepted Answer

Pornography is regulated based on whether it causes undue exploitation, crime, or violence, with exceptions for artistic or educational merit.

Deviant and Normal Sexuality: Social Construction, Regulation, and Power

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