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Culture and Gender: Exploring the Intersection of Social Norms and Identity

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Which of the following is NOT a common gender stereotype?

  1. Women are more nurturing than men.

  2. Men are more logical than women.

  3. Women are better at multitasking than men.

  4. Men are more aggressive than women.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that women are better at multitasking than men.

What is the term for the belief that gender roles are biologically determined?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender constructionism

  3. Gender performativity

  4. Gender fluidity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender essentialism is the belief that gender roles are biologically determined and that there are only two genders, male and female.

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn and internalize gender roles?

  1. Gender socialization

  2. Gender performativity

  3. Gender identity development

  4. Gender dysphoria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize gender roles through their interactions with family, peers, and the media.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence gender identity development?

  1. Biological sex

  2. Culture

  3. Family environment

  4. Peer group


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biological sex is not a factor that can influence gender identity development. Gender identity is a psychological construct that is distinct from biological sex.

What is the term for the feeling of discomfort or distress that a person experiences when their gender identity does not match their biological sex?

  1. Gender dysphoria

  2. Gender euphoria

  3. Gender identity disorder

  4. Gender nonconformity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender dysphoria is the feeling of discomfort or distress that a person experiences when their gender identity does not match their biological sex.

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

  1. Cisgender

  2. Transgender

  3. Non-binary

  4. Genderqueer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cisgender is not a type of gender identity. Cisgender is a term used to describe people whose gender identity matches their biological sex.

What is the term for the belief that gender is a spectrum and that there are more than two genders?

  1. Gender fluidity

  2. Gender non-binary

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Gender expansive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender fluidity is the belief that gender is a spectrum and that there are more than two genders.

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

  1. Masculine

  2. Feminine

  3. Androgynous

  4. Gender non-conforming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender non-conforming is not a type of gender expression. Gender non-conforming is a term used to describe people whose gender expression does not conform to traditional gender norms.

What is the term for the belief that gender is a social construct and that it is learned through experience?

  1. Gender constructionism

  2. Gender essentialism

  3. Gender performativity

  4. Gender fluidity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender constructionism is the belief that gender is a social construct and that it is learned through experience.

Which of the following is NOT a type of gender performativity?

  1. Drag

  2. Cross-dressing

  3. Genderqueer expression

  4. Gender non-conformity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender non-conformity is not a type of gender performativity. Gender non-conformity is a term used to describe people whose gender expression does not conform to traditional gender norms.

What is the term for the belief that gender is fluid and that it can change over time?

  1. Gender fluidity

  2. Gender non-binary

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Gender expansive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender fluidity is the belief that gender is fluid and that it can change over time.

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

  1. Cisgender

  2. Transgender

  3. Non-binary

  4. Gender conforming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender conforming is not a type of gender identity. Gender conforming is a term used to describe people whose gender expression conforms to traditional gender norms.

What is the term for the belief that gender is a binary and that there are only two genders, male and female?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender constructionism

  3. Gender performativity

  4. Gender fluidity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender essentialism is the belief that gender is a binary and that there are only two genders, male and female.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence gender socialization?

  1. Family environment

  2. Peer group

  3. Media

  4. Biological sex


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biological sex is not a factor that can influence gender socialization. Gender socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize gender roles through their interactions with family, peers, and the media.

What is the term for the process by which individuals come to understand and accept their gender identity?

  1. Gender identity development

  2. Gender socialization

  3. Gender performativity

  4. Gender dysphoria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender identity development is the process by which individuals come to understand and accept their gender identity.

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