#1
Which of the following terms refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women?
Gender
ExplanationSocially constructed roles and attributes for men and women.
#2
What is the term for the attitudes, stereotypes, and cultural expectations regarding what is appropriate for males and females?
Gender roles
ExplanationCultural expectations and stereotypes for males and females.
#3
Which term describes the internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither?
Gender identity
ExplanationInternal sense of gender.
#4
What does the term 'cisgender' mean?
Identifying with the gender assigned at birth
ExplanationIdentifying with assigned gender.
#5
What does the term 'gender binary' refer to?
A system of gender classification that recognizes only two genders
ExplanationBinary classification of genders.
#6
What is the term for the process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms and expectations associated with their gender?
Gender socialization
ExplanationLearning societal gender norms.
#7
What is the term for the unequal distribution of power, resources, and opportunities between men and women?
Gender disparity
ExplanationInequality in power and resources based on gender.
#8
Which term describes the expectation that individuals conform to the gender roles assigned to them based on their biological sex?
Gender role
ExplanationExpectation to conform to assigned gender roles.
#9
What does the term 'gender dysphoria' refer to?
The discomfort or distress that occurs when a person's gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth
ExplanationDistress from mismatch between gender identity and assigned sex.
#10
What is the term for the set of expectations society has about how a certain gender should look, behave, or act?
Gender role
ExplanationSocietal expectations of gendered behavior.
#11
In which field of study might you encounter the concept of 'gender performativity,' popularized by Judith Butler?
Literary theory
ExplanationGender performance in literature.
#12
Which feminist framework focuses on how gender intersects with other identities such as race, class, and sexuality?
Intersectional feminism
ExplanationExamination of gender along with other social identities.
#13
Which of the following is an example of institutionalized sexism?
Gender wage gap
ExplanationInequality in wages based on gender.
#14
Who coined the term 'hegemonic masculinity'?
Raewyn Connell
ExplanationConcept of dominant masculinity.
#15
Which feminist theorist introduced the concept of the 'male gaze'?
Laura Mulvey
ExplanationConcept of male perspective in media.
#16
What is the term for the belief that one's own culture is superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
ExplanationBelief in cultural superiority.
#17
Who proposed the concept of 'doing gender'?
Candace West and Don Zimmerman
ExplanationTheory of actively performing gender roles.
#18
What does the term 'gender mainstreaming' refer to?
Integrating a gender perspective into all policies and programs
ExplanationIncorporating gender perspective into all policies.
#19
Who is known for their work on the concept of 'gender as a social construct'?
Simone de Beauvoir
ExplanationWork on gender as socially constructed.
#20
What does the term 'toxic masculinity' refer to?
Harmful behaviors and attitudes associated with traditional masculinity
ExplanationNegative aspects of traditional masculinity.
#21
In the context of gender studies, what does the term 'patriarchy' refer to?
A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it
ExplanationSystem where men hold power and women are marginalized.
#22
Which of the following is a key concept in queer theory?
Heteronormativity
ExplanationAssumption of heterosexual normativity.
#23
In the context of gender studies, what does the term 'heteronormativity' mean?
The assumption that heterosexuality is the norm and superior to other sexual orientations
ExplanationAssumption of heterosexual normativity.
#24
Which feminist perspective emphasizes the importance of the personal experiences of women and marginalized groups?
Standpoint feminism
ExplanationFocus on personal experiences of marginalized groups.
#25
Which feminist perspective focuses on the ways in which gender intersects with systems of power such as capitalism and imperialism?
Postcolonial feminism
ExplanationExploration of gender within power systems.