Gender and Intersectionality

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What is the term used to describe the ways in which different forms of discrimination and oppression overlap and intersect?

  1. Intersectionality

  2. Feminism

  3. Patriarchy

  4. Sexism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989 to describe the ways in which different forms of discrimination and oppression overlap and intersect.

Which of the following is not a dimension of intersectionality?

  1. Race

  2. Gender

  3. Class

  4. Ability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ability is not a dimension of intersectionality, although it is often included in discussions of intersectionality.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which women's experiences of oppression are unique and distinct from men's experiences?

  1. Feminism

  2. Patriarchy

  3. Sexism

  4. Misogyny


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feminism is a term used to describe the ways in which women's experiences of oppression are unique and distinct from men's experiences.

Which of the following is not a type of feminism?

  1. Liberal feminism

  2. Radical feminism

  3. Cultural feminism

  4. Ecofeminism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecofeminism is not a type of feminism, although it is often included in discussions of feminism.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which men's experiences of oppression are unique and distinct from women's experiences?

  1. Masculinity

  2. Patriarchy

  3. Sexism

  4. Misogyny


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Masculinity is a term used to describe the ways in which men's experiences of oppression are unique and distinct from women's experiences.

Which of the following is not a type of masculinity?

  1. Hegemonic masculinity

  2. Subordinate masculinity

  3. Complicit masculinity

  4. Resistant masculinity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resistant masculinity is not a type of masculinity, although it is often included in discussions of masculinity.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which LGBTQ+ people experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Homophobia

  2. Transphobia

  3. Biphobia

  4. Heteronormativity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heteronormativity is a term used to describe the ways in which LGBTQ+ people experience oppression and discrimination.

Which of the following is not a type of LGBTQ+ oppression?

  1. Violence

  2. Discrimination

  3. Exclusion

  4. Privilege


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Privilege is not a type of LGBTQ+ oppression, although it is often discussed in relation to LGBTQ+ oppression.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people with disabilities experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Ableism

  2. Disablism

  3. Handicapism

  4. Institutionalization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ableism is a term used to describe the ways in which people with disabilities experience oppression and discrimination.

Which of the following is not a type of ableism?

  1. Physical barriers

  2. Attitudinal barriers

  3. Institutional barriers

  4. Accommodation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accommodation is not a type of ableism, although it is often discussed in relation to ableism.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people of color experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. White privilege


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racism is a term used to describe the ways in which people of color experience oppression and discrimination.

Which of the following is not a type of racism?

  1. Individual racism

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Cultural racism

  4. Reverse racism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reverse racism is not a type of racism, although it is often discussed in relation to racism.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people from different cultures experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Cultural imperialism

  4. Orientalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Xenophobia is a term used to describe the ways in which people from different cultures experience oppression and discrimination.

Which of the following is not a type of xenophobia?

  1. Fear of foreigners

  2. Discrimination against foreigners

  3. Violence against foreigners

  4. Accommodation of foreigners


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accommodation of foreigners is not a type of xenophobia, although it is often discussed in relation to xenophobia.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which people from different socioeconomic classes experience oppression and discrimination?

  1. Classism

  2. Poverty

  3. Inequality

  4. Exploitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Classism is a term used to describe the ways in which people from different socioeconomic classes experience oppression and discrimination.

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