Social Science ยท Civics Polity

Gender Studies and Sociology

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Gender studies and sociology questions examine societal expectations, feminist theory, and concepts like intersectionality and gendered knowledge. The topics explore how queerness and aging impact gender identity in society. These questions are common in civil services and state PSC exams.

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Gender Studies and Sociology Questions

Multiple choice

How does breakdancing challenge traditional notions of masculinity and femininity?

  1. By promoting gender equality and inclusivity

  2. By reinforcing traditional gender roles and stereotypes

  3. By creating a space for gender non-conformity

  4. By emphasizing physical strength and dominance
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Breakdancing provides a platform for individuals to express their gender identity freely, challenging societal expectations and promoting inclusivity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a term used to describe a person who identifies as neither male nor female?

  1. Transgender

  2. Non-binary

  3. Genderqueer

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer are all terms used to describe individuals who identify as neither exclusively male nor female. They may identify with a combination of genders, or with a gender that is outside of the traditional binary.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who is attracted to people of the same gender?

  1. Homosexual

  2. Lesbian

  3. Gay

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Homosexual, lesbian, and gay are all terms used to describe individuals who are attracted to people of the same gender. These terms are often used interchangeably, although some individuals may prefer to use one term over another.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who is attracted to people of both genders?

  1. Bisexual

  2. Pansexual

  3. Queer

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Bisexual is the term used to describe individuals who are attracted to people of both genders. Pansexual is a similar term, but it refers to individuals who are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or expression.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who identifies with the gender opposite to their sex assigned at birth?

  1. Transgender

  2. Cisgender

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer
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Explanation

Transgender is the term used to describe individuals who identify with the gender opposite to their sex assigned at birth. This may involve identifying as male, female, or non-binary, and may involve transitioning to live in accordance with their gender identity.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who does not identify with the gender binary of male and female?

  1. Transgender

  2. Cisgender

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Non-binary is the term used to describe individuals who do not identify with the gender binary of male and female. They may identify with a combination of genders, or with a gender that is outside of the traditional binary.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who is attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or expression?

  1. Bisexual

  2. Pansexual

  3. Queer

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pansexual is the term used to describe individuals who are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or expression. This means that they are attracted to people of all genders, including transgender and non-binary individuals.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who identifies with the same gender as their sex assigned at birth?

  1. Transgender

  2. Cisgender

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cisgender is the term used to describe individuals who identify with the same gender as their sex assigned at birth. This means that they identify as male if they were assigned male at birth, and female if they were assigned female at birth.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the intersection of gender and disability?

  1. Gendered disability

  2. Disabled gender

  3. Intersectional disability

  4. Gendered intersectionality
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Explanation

Intersectional disability is the term used to describe the intersection of gender and disability, recognizing that individuals with disabilities experience unique forms of discrimination and oppression due to their gender.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common stereotype associated with women with disabilities?

  1. They are asexual

  2. They are incapable of having children

  3. They are overly emotional

  4. They are strong and independent
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Explanation

The stereotype that women with disabilities are strong and independent is not as common as the other stereotypes listed, which are often used to devalue and marginalize women with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which historical style is characterized by its emphasis on the role of gender in history?

  1. Gender History

  2. Marxism

  3. Structuralism

  4. Great Man Theory
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Explanation

Gender history is a historical style that emphasizes the role of gender in history. It is based on the belief that gender is a social construct that has a profound impact on the way that people experience the world.

Multiple choice

According to feminist philosopher Donna Haraway, what is the primary concern of feminist philosophy of technology?

  1. To critique the ways in which technology reinforces gender inequalities.

  2. To develop new technologies that are more inclusive and empowering for women.

  3. To explore the relationship between technology and the body.

  4. To challenge the idea that technology is neutral and objective.
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Explanation

Haraway argues that technology is not neutral, but rather is shaped by and perpetuates gendered power structures. She calls for a feminist critique of technology that exposes these power structures and works to create more just and equitable technologies.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to control and oppress women?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Technological sexism

  3. Technological essentialism

  4. Technological patriarchy
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Explanation

Technological patriarchy refers to the ways in which technology is used to maintain and reinforce patriarchal power structures. This can include the use of technology to control women's bodies, to limit their access to education and employment, and to perpetuate gender stereotypes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the feminist movement that seeks to challenge the gendered assumptions and biases embedded in technology?

  1. Feminist technoscience

  2. Feminist posthumanism

  3. Feminist new materialism

  4. Feminist cyborg theory
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Explanation

Feminist technoscience is a movement that seeks to challenge the gendered assumptions and biases embedded in technology. It aims to develop new technologies that are more inclusive and empowering for women, and to critique the ways in which technology is used to reinforce gender inequalities.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to empower women and challenge gender inequalities?

  1. Technological feminism

  2. Feminist technology

  3. Gender-sensitive technology

  4. Empowerment technology
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Explanation

Technological feminism refers to the ways in which technology can be used to empower women and challenge gender inequalities. This can include the use of technology to provide women with access to education, employment, and healthcare, to challenge gender stereotypes, and to promote women's rights.