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47 Cards in this Set
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What type of sexual messages do we receive from sources |
Good, bad,neutral |
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What type of things do media influence |
What we think is good/bad, normal, expected of us, desire and what not to desire |
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Why was reference to sexuality censored in western centuries for many centuries |
Religious doctrines |
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Why were politicians and social moralists worried about sexual activities in the Victorian era |
Because it would lead to a population increase and overtax diminishing resources |
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Was selling contraceptives legal in the Victorian era? And how were sexual items advertised? |
Selling contraceptives was illegal. And sexual items were disgued in advertising |
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What were vibrators originally advertised for? |
Massaging devices rather than for sex |
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What were vibrators used to treat? And who were they meant to treat? |
Vibrators were used to treat hysteria in women |
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What is hysteria |
A mental illness in women resulting from the conversion of sexual frustration into physical symptoms like volatile emotions and attention seeking. |
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What lead to an openness about Advertising sexuality in the media in 1950s |
Reports by Alfred Kinsey |
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What was the trend of advertising sexuality in the media after 1950 |
Ads were more focused on female sexuality. Example is Calvin Klein |
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What were the conflicting reports about sex selling in advertising? |
One side- It increases recall for products and you will remember that the ad was sexy rather than what was actually advertised Other side- Sex in ads don't influence buying intentions or memory. But the more sex in ads= less likely to buy, remember, it. More sex= less favorable than events not using sex |
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Did sexuality in ads make people more or less likely to support PETA? |
Less likely |
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How have boundaries been pushed about sex in film over time |
Heterosexual kiss To first film with nudity Some form of sexual content in TV |
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Are teens hooked on media more or less likely to engage in sexually risky behaviour |
More likely |
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What has tv and media figures tried to promote and address over the years? |
Shows- Inclusivity, safer sex, STIs, teen pregnancy Figures- Prejudice against LGBTQ+ |
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Why was the interacial kiss In Star Trek so special |
Because it showed that TV was encouraging cultural diversity in sexuality |
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How has the internet impacted sexuality? |
Accessibility to sex things + educations about sex New way to meet people (Dating sites) and expose sexual subcultures online Chat sites make it easier for predators to get to young people |
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What are common concerns about access to porn |
Addiction, victimization through illegal open, unrealistic expectations about sex |
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What is the third person effect? |
People more likely think that porn has a negative impact on others than on themselves. |
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What are some positive aspects of how the internet has impacted sexuality |
Access to sexual education Different sexual behaviours are normalized Can meet partner online |
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How did ethnocentrism affect our views on sex |
Tells us that only our version of sex is normal |
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What is ethnocentrism |
Belief that your cultural group is the norm and that other groups are abnormal |
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Do all societies regulate sexuality |
Yes |
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What are most universal regulations on sex |
Nor rape or incest |
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With the different norms set on men and women, which group gets more freedom |
Men and they are judged less too |
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What stereotypes are usually associated with women |
Easily tempted, tempt men, from biblical stories and Pandora women blamed for original sin |
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How do monotheistic view sex |
As impure |
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In Judaism what activities require ritual cleaning |
Childbearing, wet dreams, menstruation, |
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How did Jewish people view sexual pleasures in a martial bond |
As pleasurable and reinforce marital bond |
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What type of acts do the Jewish people forbid |
Male homosexuality and masturbation...doesnt say anything about female-female |
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How did sexuality develop throughout Christianity over the years |
Early Christianity- No central authority= many beliefs Church's father's writings= condemn sex St Augustine= Original sin spread to kids cause of of sex. Only missionary position Closeness to God= Celibacy Today= Catholic church opposes non-procrative activities, abortion, contraceptive Christian denominatons= No sex outside marriage, but masturbation and homosexuality vary by group , but masturbation and homosexuality vary by group |
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How was early Islam in comparison to today |
Early Islam- Less gender division. Women fought in battles and were welcome to mosque with men Now- Homosexuality is a crime, Plural marriage is still allowed |
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How is Hinduism different from the montesisitic religions in regards to how they view sexuality |
Complex views on sexuality, not 1 set unified beliefs |
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How do Hindu's view sex |
Necessary and must happen in marriage in line with your religious duty. Arranged marriages can happen but the kids get some influence on partners, Mixed views on homosexuality |
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Who are the Hijra |
Hindu 3rd gender- trans and intersex Held religious authority but was oppressed by the British |
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What the Hindu marriage act (1955) do |
No child marriages or polygamy You can divorce |
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How has Canada been welcoming to diversity over time |
Fed govt adjust policy to make sure that Syrian gay men can eligible for refugee status cause isis wants to kill them |
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How are indigenous views on gender expression different from the mainstream |
There can be more than 2 genders 2 spirit |
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What is the 2nd spirit |
Indigenous individuals who identify with masculine and feminine spirits. Celebrated throughout history but oppressed in colonization leading to some indigenous cultures to stop accepting this role.
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Is sex education in Canada fixed or flexible |
It's flexible and changing with social climate |
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Describe sex education history in Canada |
1940- push for sexual education cause if renreal disease in military 1960- address emotional implications of sex in curriculum |
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Compare statistics sexual education in Canada vs USA |
Canada: reduction in teen pregnancy And abortion USA- Abstinence based program lead to higher pregnancy rates |
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Is female topless legal? If so who is most and least approving? |
Yes. Most: Quebec and BC and men Least: Sask |
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Is same sex legal in Canada |
Yes. Later in USA tho Everett Klippert went to jail as a sexual offender for being gay |
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Is sex trade work legal |
Only when in private using telecommunications |
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Is polygamy legal? |
It's illegal |
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What are the factors sexuality are influenced by? |
Media, Politics, Religion, Culture |