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Gender and Social Movements

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about gender and social movements. It covers various aspects of gender-related issues, including the history of gender movements, the role of gender in social change, and the challenges faced by gender activists.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a type of gender-based violence?

  1. Domestic violence

  2. Sexual harassment

  3. Workplace discrimination

  4. Cyberbullying

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyberbullying is a form of online harassment that is not specifically related to gender.

The first wave of feminism primarily focused on:

  1. Women's suffrage

  2. Equal pay for equal work

  3. Reproductive rights

  4. Ending violence against women

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first wave of feminism, which occurred in the 19th and early 20th centuries, was primarily focused on securing women's right to vote.

The term 'intersectionality' was coined by:

  1. Kimberlé Crenshaw

  2. Audre Lorde

  3. Gloria Anzaldúa

  4. bell hooks

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term 'intersectionality' in 1989 to describe the ways in which different forms of oppression, such as racism, sexism, and classism, intersect and overlap.

Which social movement is primarily focused on achieving transgender rights?

  1. The LGBTQ+ rights movement

  2. The feminist movement

  3. The civil rights movement

  4. The disability rights movement

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The LGBTQ+ rights movement is a social movement that advocates for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.

The #MeToo movement was primarily sparked by:

  1. The Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal

  2. The Brett Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations

  3. The Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal

  4. The Bill Cosby sexual assault allegations

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The #MeToo movement gained momentum in 2017 after allegations of sexual abuse against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein were made public.

Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?

  1. Canada

  2. Netherlands

  3. Belgium

  4. Spain

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.

The gender pay gap refers to:

  1. The difference in average earnings between men and women

  2. The difference in average hours worked between men and women

  3. The difference in average education levels between men and women

  4. The difference in average job titles between men and women

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gender pay gap refers to the difference in average earnings between men and women, even when they are doing the same job.

The term 'toxic masculinity' refers to:

  1. A set of harmful behaviors and attitudes that are associated with traditional masculinity

  2. A set of harmful behaviors and attitudes that are associated with traditional femininity

  3. A set of harmful behaviors and attitudes that are associated with both traditional masculinity and femininity

  4. A set of harmful behaviors and attitudes that are not associated with gender

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toxic masculinity refers to a set of harmful behaviors and attitudes that are associated with traditional masculinity, such as aggression, dominance, and emotional suppression.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to women's political participation?

  1. Stereotypes and biases

  2. Lack of access to education and resources

  3. Violence and intimidation

  4. Cultural norms and traditions

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural norms and traditions are not a barrier to women's political participation, but rather a factor that can influence it.

The term 'genderqueer' refers to:

  1. A person who identifies as neither male nor female

  2. A person who identifies as both male and female

  3. A person who identifies as male or female, but does not conform to traditional gender roles

  4. A person who identifies as male or female, and conforms to traditional gender roles

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genderqueer is a term used to describe a person who identifies as neither male nor female.

The term 'cisgender' refers to:

  1. A person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth

  2. A person whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth

  3. A person who identifies as neither male nor female

  4. A person who identifies as both male and female

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cisgender is a term used to describe a person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

The term 'non-binary' refers to:

  1. A person who identifies as neither male nor female

  2. A person who identifies as both male and female

  3. A person who identifies as male or female, but does not conform to traditional gender roles

  4. A person who identifies as male or female, and conforms to traditional gender roles

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Non-binary is a term used to describe a person who identifies as neither male nor female.

Which of the following is NOT a type of gender-based discrimination?

  1. Wage discrimination

  2. Housing discrimination

  3. Employment discrimination

  4. Educational discrimination

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Housing discrimination is not a type of gender-based discrimination, but rather a type of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.

The term 'patriarchy' refers to:

  1. A system of social organization in which men hold primary power and privilege

  2. A system of social organization in which women hold primary power and privilege

  3. A system of social organization in which there is no gender hierarchy

  4. A system of social organization in which power is equally distributed between men and women

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patriarchy is a system of social organization in which men hold primary power and privilege.

The term 'feminism' refers to:

  1. A movement that advocates for the rights of women and girls

  2. A movement that advocates for the rights of men and boys

  3. A movement that advocates for the rights of all people, regardless of gender

  4. A movement that advocates for the rights of people who identify as non-binary

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feminism is a movement that advocates for the rights of women and girls.

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