Using what you have learned about sex categories and the dominant cultural sex binary of male and female, what is the most likely explanation for the 'half and half' that was spoken of in Anzaldua's village as being "of the Others"?
a. This person was most likely trans-gender.
b. This person was most likely born intersex.
c. This person was most likely demon possessed.
d. This person was most likely pan-sexual.
b. This person was most likely born intersex.
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A) homophobia B) heterosexism B) homosexism D) heteronormism
The acquired behavior patterns and tendencies that people develop throughout the life course are referred to as ______.
A. personal preference B. socialization C. cultural tastes D. habitus
Which of the following is a characteristic of a feminist perspective on deviance?
A. Nearly all research on deviance focuses on deviance and socioeconomic status. B. Nearly all research on deviance is conducted by sociologists. C. Women's deviant behavior is more likely to be stigmatized than men's. D. Biological differences between men and women must be taken into account.
Which of the following is an example of gender socialization?
A. Parents of a college student encourage their son to pursue a career in teaching. B. Parents of a young girl encourage her to excel in mathematics and science. C. A young girl wants a toy truck for her birthday, but her parents buy her a Barbie van instead. D. A young boy loves to sing, so his parents enroll him in a drama camp for the summer.