Gender and Politics: A Comprehensive Guide for Political Science Students

Question 1

What is the concept of intersectionality?

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How gender interacts with other social categories, like race, class, and sexuality, shaping individuals' experiences of discrimination and privilege.

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How women and men experience politics differently

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How gender is constructed and defined in different cultures

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a central concept in the study of gender and politics?

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Hegemony

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Patriarchy

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Intersectionality

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Political participation

Question 3

Which of these concepts is a core foundation of feminist theory?

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Patriarchy

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Neoliberal Feminism

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Ecofeminism

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Queer Theory

Question 4

Which statement best reflects a key principle of the concept of gender as a variable?

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Gender is a category shaped by social and cultural factors.

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Gender is an unchangeable and fixed characteristic.

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Gender and power dynamics are completely separate.

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Gender is mainly determined by biological factors.

Question 5

Which concept is NOT a core element of feminist political theory?

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Post-colonialism

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Patriarchy

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Intersectionality

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Essentialism

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a central theme in feminist political thought?

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Emphasis on individual rights and autonomy

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Gender equality and equal opportunity

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Recognition and analysis of patriarchal systems

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Intersectionality of gender with other social identities and experiences

Question 7

Which of the following is not a theory of gender and politics?

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Astrophysics

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Liberal feminism

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Marxist feminism

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Social constructivism

Question 8

Which theory suggests that gender inequality stems primarily from the division of labor in capitalist societies?

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Marxist feminism

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Liberal feminism

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Socialist feminism

Question 9

Which of the following is not a recognized approach to the study of gender and politics?

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Behavioral psychology

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Liberal feminism

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Marxist feminism

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Postmodern feminism

Question 10

Which of the following is definitively NOT a central concept in the study of gender and politics?

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Quantum entanglement

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Patriarchy

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Feminism

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Representation

Question 11

According to feminist theory, what primary mechanism do men utilize to retain power and control in society?

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Patriarchy

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Manipulation

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Persuasion

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Subjugation

Question 12

What does the term 'intersectionality' encompass within the context of gender and politics?

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The compounding effects of multiple forms of discrimination

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The shared experiences of all women

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The inherent patriarchal nature of all societies

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The role of men in feminist movements

Question 13

How does the quota system aim to increase women's representation in politics?

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Government-mandated minimum representation of women candidates

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Voluntary agreements among political parties

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Establishment of all-female political parties

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Random selection through a lottery system

Question 14

Can you distinguish between the concepts of sex and gender?

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Sex is biological, while gender is socially constructed.

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Gender is biological, while sex is socially constructed.

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Sex and gender are synonymous.

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Sex is a legal category, while gender is a sociological category.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a key approach to the study of gender and politics?

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Conservative feminism

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Liberal feminism

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Socialist feminism

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Post-structuralist feminism

Question 16

Which of the following is **not** a key element in the study of gender and politics?

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Economic opportunity

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Gender roles

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Political participation

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Public policy

Question 17

According to the 'liberal feminist' perspective, the primary obstacle to gender equality is:

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Societal norms and stereotypes

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Biological differences between men and women

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Economic discrimination

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Underrepresentation in politics

Question 18

In the United Kingdom, the 'gender gap' in political representation refers to the fact that:

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Women make up less than 25% of Members of Parliament

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Men make up less than 25% of Members of Parliament

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The gender gap is negligible

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There is no gender gap in political representation

Question 19

The concept of 'intersectionality' in gender and politics highlights:

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The interconnectedness of gender with other forms of oppression

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The belief that gender is a fixed and immutable category

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The notion that women are inherently oppressed

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The idea that men are always privileged

Question 20

Which feminist movement places emphasis on the unique experiences and perspectives of women of color?

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Intersectional feminism

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First-wave feminism

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Second-wave feminism

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Radical feminism

Question 21

The relationship between gender and politics has a significant impact on public policy because:

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Public policies can reinforce or challenge existing gender inequalities

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Public policies have no bearing on gender inequalities

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Gender has no influence on the formation of public policy

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Politics has no influence on the formation of public policy

Question 22

Which approach to gender and politics is NOT represented in the following list?

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Environmental feminism

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Liberal feminism

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Marxist feminism

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Psychoanalytic feminism

Question 23

Which of the following is **not** a commonly recognized approach to studying gender and politics?

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Behavioral psychology

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Liberal feminism

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Marxist feminism

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Postmodern feminism

Question 24

A central argument of Marxist feminism proposes that:

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Gender inequality is rooted in the capitalist mode of production.

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Women are oppressed because they are viewed as inferior to men.

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Gender roles are solely determined by biology.

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The state is a neutral institution in relation to gender.

Question 25

What is the term for the unequal distribution of power, resources, and opportunities between men and women?

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Gender inequality

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Gender disparity

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Glass ceiling

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Sticky floor

Question 26

What is the term for the process by which women's voices and experiences are marginalized in political decision-making?

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Gender silencing

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Gender bias

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Gender discrimination

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Gender inequality

Question 27

Which of the following is a goal of intersectionality in gender and politics?

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To recognize and address the multiple and overlapping forms of oppression faced by women.

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To promote a single, universal experience of womanhood.

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To challenge the idea of a gender hierarchy.

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To eliminate all forms of gender inequality.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a feminist perspective on gender and politics?

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Conservative feminism aims to uphold traditional gender roles.

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Liberal feminism prioritizes legal equality and individual rights.

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Marxist feminism emphasizes the intersection of gender and class oppression.

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Intersectionality recognizes the complex interplay of multiple identities and forms of oppression.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT considered a key concept in the study of gender and politics?

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Federalism

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Intersectionality

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Patriarchy

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Essentialism

Question 30

What is the term for the belief that gender is inherent and unchangeable?

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Essentialism

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Constructionism

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Social constructivism

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Cultural determinism

Question 31

What is the term for a gender system characterized by male dominance and privilege?

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Patriarchy

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Matriarchy

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Egalitarianism

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Androcentrism

Question 32

In feminist institutionalism, what is the role of institutions in gender relations?

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Institutions can promote gender equality.

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Institutions are neutral and have no impact on gender relations.

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Institutions are solely responsible for gender inequality.

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Institutions are irrelevant in understanding gender and politics.

Question 33

Which of the following is **not** a widely recognized approach to gender and politics?

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Structuralist feminist approach

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Liberal feminist approach

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Radical feminist approach

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Marxist feminist approach

Question 34

The interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between gender and political processes and institutions is termed:

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Gender politics

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Political gender

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Political science

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Sociology of gender

Question 35

The belief that distinct and complementary roles in society are inherently assigned to women and men is known as:

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Gender essentialism

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Gender equality

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Gender socialization

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Gender performativity

Question 36

The concept of intersectionality refers to:

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The interconnectedness and overlapping nature of various forms of discrimination and oppression

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The belief that women universally experience the same types of oppression

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The notion that men and women have inherently different and complementary roles in society

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The study of gender in isolation from other social factors

Question 37

Which feminist theory challenges the traditional gender binary and essentialist views of gender?

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Post-structuralist feminism

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Liberal feminism

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Radical feminism

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Marxist feminism

Question 38

The study of how gender influences political institutions and processes is known as:

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Gender and politics

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Political science

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Sociology of gender

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Feminism

Question 39

Which of the following approaches to the study of gender and politics focuses on the interconnectedness of different forms of oppression?

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Intersectionality

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Liberal feminism

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Radical feminism

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Post-structural feminism

Question 40

How does the concept of 'intersectionality' contribute to analyzing gender and politics?

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Recognizes that gender experiences intersect with other factors such as race, class, and sexuality

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Assumes gender as the sole determinant of political experiences

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Argues against the existence of power dynamics in gender relations

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Emphasizes the unimportance of social context in shaping political identities

Question 41

Which of the following is **not** a major approach to studying gender and politics?

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Structuralist feminism

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Liberal feminism

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Socialist feminism

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Psychoanalytic feminism

Question 42

According to feminist standpoint theory, whose experiences are most likely to be **marginalized** in politics?

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Women

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Men

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The wealthy

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The working class

Question 43

Liberal feminist theory argues that gender is primarily a:

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Social construct shaped by power dynamics.

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Natural division between public and private spheres.

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Binary categorization of male and female.

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Inherent subordination of women to men.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a major theoretical approach to understanding gender and politics?

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Green politics

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Liberal feminism

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Marxist feminism

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Post-structuralist feminism

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a primary approach to the study of gender and politics?

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Positivist theory

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Feminist theory

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Liberal theory

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Marxist theory

Question 46

According to feminist theory, what is the primary factor contributing to gender inequality?

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Social and cultural factors

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Biological differences between men and women

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Economic factors

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Psychological factors

Question 47

Which of the following is a fundamental concept in liberal theory as it relates to gender equality?

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Equality of opportunity

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Patriarchy

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Intersectionality

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Social construction of gender

Question 48

How does Marxist theory explain gender inequality?

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As a product of the capitalist mode of production and class struggle

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As a result of women's biological role in reproduction

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As a consequence of patriarchal ideology

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As an inherent aspect of human nature

Question 49

What is intersectionality, and how does it relate to the study of gender?

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The idea that different forms of discrimination and privilege overlap and interact, shaping the experiences of individuals

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A theory that explains how gender is constructed socially

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A concept that refers to the unique experiences of women of color

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A method for measuring gender inequality

Question 50

Which of the following approaches to the study of gender and politics emphasizes the role of individual experiences and identities?

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Postmodern feminism

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Liberal feminism

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Marxist feminism

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Institutional feminism

Question 51

What is a major obstacle to women's political representation known as?

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The 'glass ceiling' effect

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The 'sticky floor' syndrome

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The 'pipeline problem'

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The 'gender gap' in civic engagement

Question 52

Which theory argues that gender is a socially constructed concept rather than a biologically determined one?

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Social constructionism

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Biological essentialism

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Structural functionalism

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Marxism

Question 53

What is the key concept in intersectionality theory?

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The interconnectedness of different forms of oppression and discrimination

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The universality of women's experiences across all social groups

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The primacy of gender as the sole form of oppression

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None of these

Question 54

What is the primary goal of gender quotas in politics?

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To increase the representation of women in political decision-making bodies

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To ensure that women are elected to all political positions

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To eliminate all forms of gender discrimination in politics

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None of these

Question 55

What is the significance of the concept of 'gender mainstreaming' in politics?

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It requires that a gender perspective be integrated into all policies and programmes

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It ensures that women are the primary beneficiaries of all political initiatives

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It eliminates the need for specific policies addressing gender equality

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None of these

Question 56

Which statement contradicts a core principle of feminist political theory?

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Women are inherently inferior to men.

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Gender is socially constructed.

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Personal experiences shape political structures.

Question 57

Identify the concept that is NOT central to feminist theory:

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Biological essentialism

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Patriarchy

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Intersectionality

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Liberal feminism

Question 58

In feminist theory, what is considered the main factor influencing the gender-based division of labor?

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Cultural expectations and socialization

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Biological distinctions between men and women

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Economic necessity

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Innate psychological differences between men and women

Question 59

The gender gap commonly refers to disparities in what aspect of political participation?

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Representation and engagement in politics between men and women

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Labor force participation between men and women

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Educational attainment between men and women

Question 60

Which of the following is not a strategy aimed at enhancing women's political representation?

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Eliminating gender quotas

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Implementing gender quotas

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Providing financial support to female candidates

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Offering political training programs for women

Question 61

Intersectionality, as a feminist theory, emphasizes that:

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Gender intersects with other social categories such as race, class, and sexual orientation, creating unique experiences of oppression and privilege.

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Gender is the sole factor that determines political and social inequalities.

Question 62

A significant limitation of the 'glass ceiling' theory is its:

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Failure to acknowledge the influence of other factors beyond gender, such as race or class, on women's career advancement.

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Exaggeration of the obstacles faced by women in the workplace.

Question 63

The purpose of 'affirmative action' policies in the context of gender and politics is to:

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Foster equal opportunities and representation for underrepresented groups, including women.

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Guarantee an equal number of men and women in political positions.

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Discriminate against historically advantaged groups, such as men.

Question 64

A fundamental aspect of 'gender mainstreaming' is the:

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Incorporation of a gender perspective into all stages of policy development and implementation.

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Exclusion of men from involvement in policymaking processes.

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Exclusive focus on women as a distinct group in policymaking.