Deconstructing Patriarchy and Power Structures: A Continental Feminist Perspective
| Description: This quiz explores the continental feminist perspective on deconstructing patriarchy and power structures. It delves into the theoretical frameworks and critical analyses that aim to challenge traditional notions of gender, power dynamics, and the social construction of reality. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
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| Tags: continental feminism patriarchy power structures gender theory poststructuralism |
Which continental feminist philosopher is known for her critique of the phallocentric symbolic order and the binary opposition of masculine and feminine?
What is the term used by Michel Foucault to describe the intricate network of power relations that permeate society and shape individual subjectivities?
Which continental feminist philosopher argues that gender is a performative act, constructed and reinforced through repetitive social practices?
What is the term used by Jacques Derrida to describe the deconstruction of binary oppositions and the undermining of traditional metaphysical assumptions?
Which continental feminist philosopher explores the concept of écriture féminine, a distinct mode of writing that challenges patriarchal language and narrative structures?
What is the term used by Michel Foucault to describe the pervasive and often invisible mechanisms of power that operate in society, shaping individual behavior and social norms?
Which continental feminist philosopher argues that the concept of the feminine is not simply the opposite of the masculine but rather a distinct and irreducible category?
What is the term used by Jacques Derrida to describe the absence or erasure of certain perspectives or voices in discourse, often resulting in the marginalization of particular groups?
Which continental feminist philosopher explores the concept of the 'gaze,' arguing that it is a mechanism of power that objectifies and commodifies women's bodies?
What is the term used by Michel Foucault to describe the ways in which power is exercised through the production and circulation of knowledge?
Which continental feminist philosopher argues that women's experiences and perspectives are often marginalized and excluded from mainstream philosophical discourse?
What is the term used by Jacques Derrida to describe the process of deconstructing and questioning the assumptions and foundations of a text or discourse?
Which continental feminist philosopher argues that the concept of 'woman' is a social and historical construct, rather than a natural or essential category?
What is the term used by Michel Foucault to describe the ways in which power is exercised through the regulation and control of populations?
Which continental feminist philosopher argues that the concept of 'difference' is central to understanding the experiences and perspectives of women?