Gender and Society

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of various aspects related to gender and society.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term used to describe the belief that one gender is superior to the other?

  1. Sexism

  2. Racism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Homophobia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sexism is the belief that one gender is superior to the other and that this superiority justifies discrimination against the other gender.

Which term refers to the social roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that are considered appropriate for men and women in a given society?

  1. Gender

  2. Sex

  3. Sexuality

  4. Culture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that are considered appropriate for men and women in a given society.

What is the term used to describe the systematic oppression of women in society?

  1. Sexism

  2. Patriarchy

  3. Misogyny

  4. Chauvinism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and privilege over women.

Which term refers to the belief that gender is a binary system with only two distinct categories, male and female?

  1. Gender Binary

  2. Gender Spectrum

  3. Gender Fluidity

  4. Gender Non-Binary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Binary refers to the belief that gender is a binary system with only two distinct categories, male and female.

What is the term used to describe the process of assigning a gender to a person based on their physical characteristics at birth?

  1. Sex Assignment

  2. Gender Assignment

  3. Sex Determination

  4. Gender Determination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sex Assignment refers to the process of assigning a gender to a person based on their physical characteristics at birth.

Which term refers to the social and cultural norms that dictate how men and women should behave in society?

  1. Gender Roles

  2. Gender Norms

  3. Gender Expectations

  4. Gender Stereotypes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Roles refer to the social and cultural norms that dictate how men and women should behave in society.

What is the term used to describe the belief that gender is a fluid and dynamic concept, rather than a binary system?

  1. Gender Fluidity

  2. Gender Spectrum

  3. Gender Non-Binary

  4. Genderqueer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Fluidity refers to the belief that gender is a fluid and dynamic concept, rather than a binary system.

Which term refers to the movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women?

  1. Feminism

  2. Women's Rights Movement

  3. Gender Equality Movement

  4. Equal Rights Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feminism refers to the movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women.

What is the term used to describe the discrimination against men based on their gender?

  1. Sexism

  2. Misandry

  3. Chauvinism

  4. Patriarchy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Misandry refers to the discrimination against men based on their gender.

Which term refers to the social and cultural norms that dictate how men and women should dress, speak, and behave in society?

  1. Gender Norms

  2. Gender Roles

  3. Gender Expectations

  4. Gender Stereotypes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender Stereotypes refer to the social and cultural norms that dictate how men and women should dress, speak, and behave in society.

What is the term used to describe the belief that gender is determined by one's biological sex?

  1. Gender Essentialism

  2. Gender Determinism

  3. Biological Determinism

  4. Sex Essentialism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Essentialism refers to the belief that gender is determined by one's biological sex.

Which term refers to the belief that gender is a social construct rather than a biological fact?

  1. Gender Constructionism

  2. Social Constructionism

  3. Cultural Constructionism

  4. Postmodernism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Constructionism refers to the belief that gender is a social construct rather than a biological fact.

What is the term used to describe the discrimination against people who do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations?

  1. Gender Discrimination

  2. Sex Discrimination

  3. Genderqueer Discrimination

  4. Transphobia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Discrimination refers to the discrimination against people who do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations.

Which term refers to the belief that gender is a spectrum rather than a binary system?

  1. Gender Spectrum

  2. Gender Fluidity

  3. Gender Non-Binary

  4. Genderqueer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Spectrum refers to the belief that gender is a spectrum rather than a binary system.

What is the term used to describe the social and cultural norms that dictate how men and women should interact with each other?

  1. Gender Norms

  2. Gender Roles

  3. Gender Expectations

  4. Gender Stereotypes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender Norms refer to the social and cultural norms that dictate how men and women should interact with each other.

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