Gender and Sexuality: Exploring the Interplay of Identity and Experience

Question 1

Which theory posits that gender is shaped by social norms and differs across cultures?

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Social constructionist theory

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Biological essentialism theory

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Genderqueer theory

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Intersectionality theory

Question 2

According to Judith Butler's theory, gender is:

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A social construct imposed by society.

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A fixed category that defines social status.

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A personal choice made by individuals.

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Unrelated to power dynamics.

Question 3

Which trend is significantly influencing the evolution of gender and sexuality research?

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Heightened focus on intersectionality

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Diminished LGBTQ+ activism

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Re-establishment of rigid gender binaries

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Exclusive emphasis on nuclear family structures

Question 4

What is the relationship between gender and sexuality?

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Gender and sexuality are intertwined but also distinct

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Gender and sexuality are completely separate and distinct concepts

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Gender and sexuality are two sides of the same coin

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The relationship between gender and sexuality is the same across all cultures and historical periods

Question 5

Which of the following concepts is explicitly excluded from the exploration of the Gender and Sexuality unit?

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Evolutionary psychology

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Intersectionality

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Social construction of gender

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Biological influences on gender development

Question 6

As per Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity, gender is best understood as:

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A fluid and enacted performance that shapes identity

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An immutable characteristic determined by biology

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A product of socialization and societal norms

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Fixed and unchangeable

Question 7

A binary gender system, as commonly understood, categorizes individuals into which two primary groups?

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Male and female

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Masculine and feminine

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Transgender and cisgender

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Androgynous and genderqueer

Question 8

At the core of intersectionality theory lies the understanding that:

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Intersecting identities shape unique experiences of discrimination and privilege.

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Social identities, such as race, gender, and class, operate independently of one another.

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Individuals experience oppression solely based on their gender identity.

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Social categories are unrelated to one's lived experiences.

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the practice of assigning a gender to a newborn based solely on their external genitalia?

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Sex assignment

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Gender identity assignment

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Gender reassignment

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Sex reassignment

Question 10

The central argument of queer theory posits that:

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Gender and sexuality are fluid, constructed, and subject to social norms.

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Gender and sexuality are inherently fixed and unchanging.

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Heteronormativity is the universally accepted and desirable state.

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Queer identities are inherently pathological and should be eliminated.

Question 11

The concept of intersectionality suggests that:

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Different forms of oppression are interconnected and cannot be separated

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Oppression is experienced in a vacuum and does not intersect with other forms of discrimination

Question 12

According to queer theory, which of the following is true about sexual orientation?

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It is fluid and can change over time

Question 13

The concept of 'genderqueer' refers to:

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Individuals who identify outside of the binary categories of male and female

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Individuals who are transgender

Question 14

According to queer theory, which of the following statements about sexuality is true:

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It is fluid and socially constructed.

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It is unrelated to gender identity.

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It is fixed and determined by biology.

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It is binary and strictly defined.

Question 15

Which of the following is a primary critique of the gender binary system?

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It fails to recognize the spectrum of gender identities and experiences.

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It is supported by biological evidence.

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It promotes equality between genders.

Question 16

The concept of 'intersectionality' in gender studies refers to:

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The interconnected nature of various forms of discrimination and marginalization based on factors such as gender, race, class, and sexual orientation.

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The belief that all women experience oppression in exactly the same way.

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The idea that one should focus on addressing only one type of discrimination at a time.

Question 17

Which of the following is a key characteristic of feminist epistemology, a theory of knowledge production that centers the experiences and perspectives of marginalized groups?

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Embraces diverse perspectives and lived experiences.

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Relies solely on quantitative data.

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Values objectivity and detachment.

Question 18

According to Judith Butler's theory of performativity, gender is:

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A set of stylized acts, behaviors, and expressions that we enact and repeat, rather than an inherent or fixed characteristic.

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A choice we make consciously.

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A fixed and unchanging part of our biological makeup.

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential criticism of essentialist views of gender, which posit that there are innate and immutable differences between men and women?

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They can reinforce harmful gender stereotypes and limit individual expression.

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They provide a valuable foundation for understanding gender.

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They accurately reflect the lived experiences of all people.

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They are supported by scientific research.

Question 20

The 'heteronormative matrix' refers to:

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The dominant social system that privileges heterosexuality, binary gender, and traditional family structures, while marginalizing and stigmatizing other forms of gender and sexuality.

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The idea that all people are naturally heterosexual.

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The belief that heterosexuality should be the only acceptable sexual orientation.

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of 'cisgenderism', a term used to describe the assumption that everyone identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth?

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Assuming that a person who presents as masculine must be a man.

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Supporting transgender rights.

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Challenging gender stereotypes.

Question 22

According to postcolonial theory, gender and sexuality are shaped by:

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Historical and geopolitical power dynamics, as well as cultural and social norms.

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Individual psychological traits.

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Biological factors alone.