The History of Sexuality: An Introduction Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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The History of Sexuality: An Introduction Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the feature of juridico-discursive power that Foucault labels as the uniformity of the apparatus?
(a) Power over sex is exercised in the same way at all levels.
(b) Power over sex dictates a uniformity of sexuality.
(c) Figures of authority regarding sexuality present a uniform practice.
(d) The form of power mechanisms over sexuality is the same format of power found throughout society.

2. Which of the following did NOT happen to the nature of the confession?
(a) Imposed meticulous rules of self examination.
(b) Became broad in nature to encompass thoughts, desires, and imaginings.
(c) Sexual details became central to complete the confession and receive penance.
(d) It became more vague about any actual sexual act.

3. Which of the following best describes the pedagogization of children's sex?
(a) The control of sexuality in children by parents and teachers.
(b) The assertion that children engage in sexual activity, and that it is dangerous.
(c) Sex education in recognized institutions for children.
(d) The system of medical pathologies describing sexual activity in children.

4. When does the alternate history that Foucault tells for sexuality start?
(a) The eighteenth century.
(b) The advent of psychoanalysis.
(c) The Lateran council of medieval Christianity.
(d) The development of the feudal system.

5. The hysterical woman and the onanistic child were likely to have stemmed from what aspect of their existence in their specific social class?
(a) Idleness and obligation to preserve a healthy line of descent.
(b) Inbreeding and lower moral fiber.
(c) Knowledge without resource.
(d) Financial difficulty and lack of education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the juridico-discursive model of power say about desire?

2. Which of the following can NOT be said of the medicalization of the sexually peculiar?

3. What is the relationship between pleasure and power?

4. What does Foucault say are the results of power exercised over sex?

5. Per Foucault, what does our tone of voice tell us when we speak about sexuality?

(see the answer key)

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