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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 3, Domain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is true about the medicalization of the sexually peculiar?
(a) All alternate sexualities were looked at as having the same root.
(b) It recognized alternate sexualities as part of the essential nature of the person.
(c) There was a sensualization of power.
(d) It was distinctly unpleasant to those receiving treatment.

2. How would you best describe the strategy in which sex plays a vital role?
(a) The matrimonial relations.
(b) There is no single one, but many.
(c) A single, all-encompassing strategy.
(d) One of reproductive function.

3. Which of the following would Foucault NOT agree was a result of sexual discourse?
(a) Sexual irregularity was annexed to mental illness.
(b) Legal sanctions against minor perversions were multiplied.
(c) The fact of speaking about sex became more important than the moral imperatives imposed.
(d) A norm of sexual development was defined.

4. What is the feature of juridico-discursive power that Foucault labels as the negative relation of power and sexuality?
(a) All of the above.
(b) The effects of power take the form of limit and lack.
(c) Power and sexuality are mutually exclusive.
(d) Sexuality is repressed by power.

5. What can be said of the power mechanism(s) involved in the labeling of disparate sexualities?
(a) It was unified and focused.
(b) It's object was prohibition.
(c) It was primarily a legal and judicial.
(d) They were multi faceted and diverse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Foucault give for modern society being perverse?

2. What would Foucault agree with about modern industrial society?

3. According to Foucault, the role of the family unit is NOT:

4. Which of the following does Foucault NOT say about the mechanics of power over sexuality?

5. The sexual discourse of families, parents, doctors, and educators have what effect?

(see the answer key)

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