Heterosexuality is a constructed identity, a performance, and an institution that is not necessarily linked to sexual acts. Messner found that
a. heterosexuality was one of many sexual identity choices presented to his research group when they were children.
b. heterosexuality was more important among females than among males.
c. both gay and straight boys engaged in "doing heterosexuality."
d. straight people are just faking it; everyone is inherently bisexual.
c
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When people celebrate the entry of a minority into social circles previously closed off to them, they are celebrating the first step toward
a. segregation. b. integration. c. pluralism. d. virtual integration.
Which of the following represents the correct ordering of the sequential life plan?
a. leisure, education, work b. education, leisure, work c. work, leisure, education d. education, work, leisure e. work, education, leisure
Bob is on his first date with Mary, whom he really likes. He tries to act in a manner that will cause her to like him, too, and to want to go out with him again. This is an example of
A. face-work. B. impression management. C. idealization of the other. D. role taking.
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 is considered a(n) ______.
A. corporate crime B. hate crime C. political crime D. organized crime