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

What is the term for a person who identifies as neither male nor female?

  1. Transgender

  2. Non-binary

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Androgynous
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Non-binary is the term for a person who identifies as neither male nor female.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female?

  1. Transgender woman

  2. Transgender man

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Transgender woman is the term for a person who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who was assigned female at birth but identifies as male?

  1. Transgender woman

  2. Transgender man

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Transgender man is the term for a person who was assigned female at birth but identifies as male.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who identifies with a gender that is different from the one they were assigned at birth?

  1. Transgender

  2. Non-binary

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Androgynous
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Transgender is the term for a person who identifies with a gender that is different from the one they were assigned at birth.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who expresses their gender in a way that is different from the traditional norms for their assigned sex?

  1. Transgender

  2. Non-binary

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Androgynous
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Genderqueer is the term for a person who expresses their gender in a way that is different from the traditional norms for their assigned sex.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who is attracted to people of all genders?

  1. Pansexual

  2. Bisexual

  3. Omnisexual

  4. Polysexual
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pansexual is the term for a person who is attracted to people of all genders.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who is attracted to people of more than one gender, but not all genders?

  1. Pansexual

  2. Bisexual

  3. Omnisexual

  4. Polysexual
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Polysexual is the term for a person who is attracted to people of more than one gender, but not all genders.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who is attracted to people of the same gender, but also to people of other genders?

  1. Pansexual

  2. Bisexual

  3. Omnisexual

  4. Polysexual
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Omnisexual is the term for a person who is attracted to people of the same gender, but also to people of other genders.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a person who is attracted to people regardless of their gender?

  1. Pansexual

  2. Bisexual

  3. Omnisexual

  4. Polysexual
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pansexual is the term for a person who is attracted to people regardless of their gender.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the increasing participation of women in the Indian workforce?

  1. Female Emancipation

  2. Women's Empowerment

  3. Gender Equality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Women's Empowerment refers to the increasing participation of women in the Indian workforce, education, and decision-making processes, leading to greater social and economic equality.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the increasing involvement of men in household chores and childcare?

  1. Male Emancipation

  2. Men's Empowerment

  3. Gender Equality
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Men's Empowerment refers to the increasing involvement of men in household chores and childcare, challenging traditional gender stereotypes and promoting more equitable relationships.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the process of challenging and dismantling traditional gender roles and stereotypes?

  1. Gender Deconstruction

  2. Gender Equality

  3. Gender Empowerment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gender Deconstruction refers to the process of challenging and dismantling traditional gender roles and stereotypes, promoting a more fluid and equitable understanding of gender.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the concept of shared parenting and household responsibilities between men and women?

  1. Co-Parenting

  2. Gender Equality

  3. Work-Life Balance
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Co-Parenting refers to the concept of shared parenting and household responsibilities between men and women, promoting a more equitable distribution of tasks and decision-making.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the concept of gender equality, where individuals are treated with respect and dignity regardless of their gender?

  1. Gender Justice

  2. Gender Equity

  3. Gender Empowerment
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gender Justice refers to the concept of gender equality, where individuals are treated with respect and dignity regardless of their gender, promoting equal opportunities and rights for all.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of using art to challenge or subvert traditional gender roles and norms?

  1. Feminist art

  2. Genderqueer art

  3. Queer art

  4. Transgender art
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Feminist art refers to artistic practices that challenge or subvert traditional gender roles and norms, often exploring issues of identity, power, and representation.