The Sociology of Gender Knowledge

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What is the term for the social process by which individuals learn about and internalize the norms, values, and expectations associated with their gender?

  1. Gender socialization

  2. Gender stratification

  3. Gender inequality

  4. Gender discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender socialization is the process by which individuals learn about and internalize the norms, values, and expectations associated with their gender.

Which theory emphasizes the role of social institutions, such as the family, school, and media, in shaping gender roles and identities?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological essentialist theory

  3. Genderqueer theory

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionist theory emphasizes the role of social institutions, such as the family, school, and media, in shaping gender roles and identities.

What is the term for the idea that gender is a binary system, with only two possible categories: male and female?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender spectrum

  3. Gender fluidity

  4. Gender non-binary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender binary is the idea that gender is a binary system, with only two possible categories: male and female.

Which theory argues that gender is a fluid and dynamic concept, rather than a fixed and binary category?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological essentialist theory

  3. Genderqueer theory

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genderqueer theory argues that gender is a fluid and dynamic concept, rather than a fixed and binary category.

What is the term for the idea that gender is shaped by the intersection of multiple social identities, such as race, class, and sexuality?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender spectrum

  3. Gender fluidity

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intersectional theory is the idea that gender is shaped by the intersection of multiple social identities, such as race, class, and sexuality.

Which theory emphasizes the role of biological factors, such as hormones and chromosomes, in shaping gender roles and identities?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological essentialist theory

  3. Genderqueer theory

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Biological essentialist theory emphasizes the role of biological factors, such as hormones and chromosomes, in shaping gender roles and identities.

What is the term for the idea that gender is a spectrum, with a wide range of possible identities and expressions?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender spectrum

  3. Gender fluidity

  4. Gender non-binary


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gender spectrum is the idea that gender is a spectrum, with a wide range of possible identities and expressions.

Which theory argues that gender is a social construct, rather than a natural or biological phenomenon?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological essentialist theory

  3. Genderqueer theory

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionist theory argues that gender is a social construct, rather than a natural or biological phenomenon.

What is the term for the idea that gender is not fixed or immutable, but rather can change over time and across different contexts?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender spectrum

  3. Gender fluidity

  4. Gender non-binary


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gender fluidity is the idea that gender is not fixed or immutable, but rather can change over time and across different contexts.

Which theory emphasizes the role of power relations in shaping gender roles and identities?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological essentialist theory

  3. Genderqueer theory

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intersectional theory emphasizes the role of power relations in shaping gender roles and identities.

What is the term for the idea that gender is a non-binary concept, and that individuals may identify as neither male nor female?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender spectrum

  3. Gender fluidity

  4. Gender non-binary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender non-binary is the idea that gender is a non-binary concept, and that individuals may identify as neither male nor female.

Which theory argues that gender is a social hierarchy, with men occupying a dominant position over women?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological essentialist theory

  3. Genderqueer theory

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intersectional theory argues that gender is a social hierarchy, with men occupying a dominant position over women.

What is the term for the idea that gender is a fluid and dynamic concept, rather than a fixed and binary category?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender spectrum

  3. Gender fluidity

  4. Gender non-binary


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gender fluidity is the idea that gender is a fluid and dynamic concept, rather than a fixed and binary category.

Which theory emphasizes the role of social institutions, such as the family, school, and media, in shaping gender roles and identities?

  1. Social constructionist theory

  2. Biological essentialist theory

  3. Genderqueer theory

  4. Intersectional theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionist theory emphasizes the role of social institutions, such as the family, school, and media, in shaping gender roles and identities.

What is the term for the idea that gender is a binary system, with only two possible categories: male and female?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender spectrum

  3. Gender fluidity

  4. Gender non-binary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender binary is the idea that gender is a binary system, with only two possible categories: male and female.

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