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Multiple Choice Questions
1. Though sexuality in general may be difficult for some people to talk
about, why is it almost impossible to ignore?
a) Because the internet is full of porn.
b) Because it is far too commonly found in the public-school curricula.
c) Because people are always trying to force you to talk about sex.
d) Because there are many social and cultural messages out there about
sexuality, including very subtle ones.
2. Maria believes that people should only have sex inside committed
relationships, and that anyone who has sex outside of these relationships
is a slut or a whore. Maria’s beliefs about what is good and bad are a
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a) social construction, likely formed by media
b) social refusing, likely informed by peer groups
c) social exclusion, likely informed by religious beliefs
d) social confusion, likely informed by uneducated caregivers
3. What role do media play in shaping our beliefs about sexuality?
a) It dictates societal norms, including norms about sexuality.
b) It conveys the importance of openness and honesty in non-
monogamous relationships.
c) It provides a balanced and objective perspective on sexual norms.
d) It illustrates the wide diversity of sexual scripts available for people
today.
4. During the Victorian era, media often conveyed messages about sexuality
in subtle, hidden ways, such as advertising vibrators for medical reasons.
This was primarily driven by .
a) poor advertising strategies
b) high consumer compliance
c) religious censorship
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