Which of the Following Is Evidence That the Double Standard

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence that the double standard in sexuality is decreasing?

• A)Men and women continue to report differences in incidence and frequency of masturbation.
• B)Where gender differences in sexual behaviour were found in the past,they are no longer supported in research.
• C)Women continue to report more negative evaluations of women who engage in casual sex compared to their evaluations of men who engage in casual sex.
• D)Men and women think that it is less normal for a man than for a woman to not be interested in sex.

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Definitions:

Primary Deviance

The initial act of rule breaking or deviant behavior before being labeled as deviant by society.

Secondary Deviance

Behavior that results from societal reaction to a person labeled as deviant, reinforcing a deviant identity.

Labeling Process

The theory that society creates deviance by identifying and labeling certain actions as deviant and the individuals who commit them as deviants.

Law

A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior and maintain order.