Social Science ยท Civics Polity

Gender Studies and Sociology

2,732 Questions

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

Which gender is generally more likely to participate in politics?

  1. Men

  2. Women
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Men are generally more likely to participate in politics than women, although this gap has been narrowing in recent years.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person's sexual orientation towards people of the same sex?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Homosexuality is the term used to describe a person's sexual orientation towards people of the same sex.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person's gender identity that does not conform to the traditional binary categories of male and female?

  1. Cisgender

  2. Transgender

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Non-binary
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Transgender is the term used to describe a person's gender identity that does not conform to the traditional binary categories of male and female.

Multiple choice

Which theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's chromosomes?

  1. The chromosomal theory

  2. The hormonal theory

  3. The social learning theory

  4. The cognitive-developmental theory
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The chromosomal theory suggests that gender identity is determined by a person's chromosomes.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who identifies as both male and female?

  1. Genderqueer

  2. Non-binary

  3. Androgynous

  4. Bigender
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bigender is the term used to describe a person who identifies as both male and female.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who does not identify as either male or female?

  1. Genderqueer

  2. Non-binary

  3. Androgynous

  4. Agender
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Agender is the term used to describe a person who does not identify as either male or female.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who expresses their gender in a way that does not conform to traditional gender roles?

  1. Genderqueer

  2. Non-binary

  3. Androgynous

  4. Gender non-conforming
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gender non-conforming is the term used to describe a person who expresses their gender in a way that does not conform to traditional gender roles.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people of all genders?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Pansexual
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pansexual is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people of all genders.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as the same gender as them?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Autosexual
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Autosexual is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as the same gender as them.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as a different gender than them?

  1. Heterosexual

  2. Homosexual

  3. Bisexual

  4. Allosexual
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Allosexual is the term used to describe a person who experiences sexual attraction to people who identify as a different gender than them.

Multiple choice

Which feminist theory emphasizes the significance of women's experiences and perspectives, seeking to understand the world from a female standpoint?

  1. Liberal Feminism

  2. Radical Feminism

  3. Marxist Feminism

  4. Standpoint Feminism
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Explanation

Standpoint Feminism posits that women's experiences and perspectives provide a unique vantage point for understanding social reality, as they are often marginalized and undervalued in mainstream discourse.

Multiple choice

What is the central tenet of liberal feminism?

  1. Gender equality can be achieved through legal and political reforms.

  2. Women's oppression is rooted in capitalism and class struggle.

  3. Patriarchy is the primary system of oppression for women.

  4. Women's experiences and perspectives are essential for understanding gender inequality.
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Explanation

Liberal feminism advocates for legal and political reforms to promote gender equality, such as equal pay, reproductive rights, and access to education and employment.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of intersectionality in feminist theory?

  1. The idea that gender is the primary axis of oppression for all women.

  2. The recognition that multiple forms of oppression, such as race, class, and gender, intersect and shape women's experiences.

  3. The belief that women's experiences are universal and unaffected by other social factors.

  4. The notion that women's oppression is solely due to economic factors.
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Explanation

Intersectionality acknowledges that women experience oppression in different ways depending on their race, class, sexual orientation, and other social identities.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of the 'male gaze' in feminist theory?

  1. The idea that women are objectified and sexualized in media and culture.

  2. The belief that men are naturally dominant and women are naturally submissive.

  3. The notion that women's experiences are universal and unaffected by gender.

  4. The theory that women's oppression is solely due to cultural factors.
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Explanation

The male gaze refers to the way in which women are often portrayed in media and culture as objects of male desire, reinforcing gender stereotypes and objectification.

Multiple choice

Which feminist theory emphasizes the importance of women's reproductive rights and bodily autonomy?

  1. Liberal Feminism

  2. Radical Feminism

  3. Marxist Feminism

  4. Reproductive Rights Feminism
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Explanation

Reproductive rights feminism focuses on the right to reproductive autonomy, including the right to contraception, abortion, and safe childbirth.