Quiz: Gender Studies Online Practice Test!

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    Where did the modern transgender rights movement originate?

    • United States
    • United Kingdom
    • Netherlands
    • Australia
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Ready to challenge how much you really know about gender roles, identities, and relations? Jump into our "Gender Studies Quiz" and let’s unpack the fascinating world of gender dynamics together! This quiz is perfect for testing your understanding and getting a deeper insight into the complex theories and real-world applications of Gender Studies.
Whether you're just curious, a seasoned scholar, or somewhere in between, our questions cover everything from foundational concepts to contemporary issues affecting individuals and societies worldwide. We’ll explore topics like equality, intersectionality, and how gender influences everything from politics to personal identity. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started and see where you stand!

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  • 2. 

    Where are gender norms believed to be most rigidly enforced?

    • In liberal democracies

    • In high-income communities

    • In traditional societies

    • In scientific communities

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  • 3. 

    What theory posits that gender is constructed through repeated performances?

    • Structuralism

    • Functionalism

    • Performative Theory

    • Behaviorism

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  • 4. 

    Why is "doing gender" considered a useful concept in sociology?

    • It highlights gender as a task accomplished through activity in social settings.

    • It simplifies the teaching of gender roles.

    • It emphasizes biological influences on gender.

    • It reduces the importance of culture in gender studies.

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  • 5. 

    Why do gender studies scholars critique the gender binary?

    • It is universally inclusive.

    • It reflects biological differences accurately.

    • It is overly simplistic and exclusionary.

    • It is easy to apply in social policies.

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  • 6. 

    When did feminist theories begin incorporating queer theory?

    • 1970s

    • 1980s

    • 1990s

    • 2000s

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  • 7. 

    What is the primary critique of "essentialism" in gender studies?

    • It promotes gender diversity.

    • It underestimates social factors.

    • It overemphasizes biological determinism.

    • It supports feminist movements.

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    When was the term "genderqueer" first used?

    • 1980s

    • 1990s

    • 2000s

    • 1970s

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  • 9. 

    Who coined the term "intersectionality"?

    • Kimberlé Crenshaw

    • Judith Butler

    • Patricia Hill Collins

    • Gayle Rubin

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  • 10. 

    Who developed the concept of the "male gaze"?

    • Laura Mulvey

    • Simone de Beauvoir

    • Luce Irigaray

    • Helene Cixous

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