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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

What is the term for a person who is attracted to people of both sexes?

  1. Bisexual.

  2. Pansexual.

  3. Omnisexual.

  4. Polysexual.
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Bisexual is a term used to describe people who are attracted to people of both sexes.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who does not experience sexual attraction?

  1. Asexual.

  2. Demisexual.

  3. Graysexual.

  4. Libidoist.
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Asexual is a term used to describe people who do not experience sexual attraction.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who is attracted to people who are not cisgender?

  1. Pansexual.

  2. Omnisexual.

  3. Polysexual.

  4. Genderfluidsexual.
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Pansexual is a term used to describe people who are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of gender identity?

  1. Male.

  2. Female.

  3. Non-binary.

  4. Transgender.
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Transgender is not a type of gender identity. It is a term used to describe people whose gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person whose gender identity changes over time?

  1. Genderfluid.

  2. Genderqueer.

  3. Androgynous.

  4. Bigender.
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Genderfluid is a term used to describe people whose gender identity changes over time.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of gender expression?

  1. Masculine.

  2. Feminine.

  3. Androgynous.

  4. Gender-neutral.
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Gender-neutral is not a type of gender expression. It is a term used to describe people who do not express their gender in a way that is typically associated with either masculinity or femininity.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who does not conform to traditional gender roles?

  1. Genderqueer.

  2. Androgynous.

  3. Bigender.

  4. Pangender.
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Genderqueer is a term used to describe people who do not conform to traditional gender roles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of gender dysphoria?

  1. Body dysphoria.

  2. Social dysphoria.

  3. Cognitive dysphoria.

  4. Emotional dysphoria.
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Emotional dysphoria is not a type of gender dysphoria. It is a term used to describe a state of emotional distress caused by a person's gender identity not matching their assigned sex at birth.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who is born with both male and female sex organs?

  1. Intersex.

  2. Hermaphrodite.

  3. Androgynous.

  4. Bigender.
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Intersex is a term used to describe people who are born with both male and female sex organs.

Multiple choice

What is the main focus of Butler's engagement with Scholastic thought?

  1. The critique of essentialism

  2. The promotion of gender equality

  3. The defense of traditional gender roles

  4. The rejection of all forms of identity
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Butler draws on Scholastic thought, particularly the work of Thomas Aquinas, to critique essentialist notions of gender and identity, arguing for a more fluid and performative understanding of gender.

Multiple choice

What is the primary goal of diversity and inclusion initiatives in doctoral programs?

  1. To increase the representation of underrepresented groups in academia.

  2. To create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.

  3. To promote equity and justice in higher education.

  4. All of the above.
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Diversity and inclusion initiatives in doctoral programs aim to achieve multiple goals, including increasing the representation of underrepresented groups, creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment, and promoting equity and justice in higher education.

Multiple choice

What is the term used by Judith Butler to describe the performative nature of gender?

  1. Performativity

  2. Subversion

  3. Hegemony

  4. Discourse
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Judith Butler's concept of performativity refers to the idea that gender is not a fixed identity, but rather a set of performative acts that are repeated and reinforced over time.

Multiple choice

What is the term used by Judith Butler to describe the process of subverting gender norms?

  1. Performativity

  2. Subversion

  3. Hegemony

  4. Discourse
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Explanation

Judith Butler used the term subversion to describe the process of subverting gender norms, arguing that gender is not a fixed identity, but rather a set of performative acts that can be challenged and transformed.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a gender gap in political attitudes?

  1. Women are more likely to support abortion rights.

  2. Men are more likely to support gun rights.

  3. Women are more likely to support same-sex marriage.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

There are a number of gender gaps in political attitudes. For example, women are more likely than men to support abortion rights, same-sex marriage, and gun control.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a gender gap in voting patterns?

  1. Women are more likely to vote for Democratic candidates.

  2. Men are more likely to vote for Republican candidates.

  3. Women are more likely to vote for third-party candidates.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

There are a number of gender gaps in voting patterns. For example, women are more likely than men to vote for Democratic candidates, men are more likely to vote for Republican candidates, and women are more likely to vote for third-party candidates.