Gender and Culture

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What is the term used to describe the social and cultural roles that are assigned to men and women?

  1. Gender roles

  2. Gender stereotypes

  3. Gender norms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender roles, stereotypes, and norms are all terms used to describe the social and cultural expectations that are placed on men and women.

Which of the following is NOT a common gender stereotype?

  1. Men are more aggressive than women.

  2. Women are more nurturing than men.

  3. Men are better at math than women.

  4. Women are better at multitasking than men.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals learn about and adopt the gender roles and behaviors that are expected of them?

  1. Gender socialization

  2. Gender identity formation

  3. Gender role development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender socialization, identity formation, and role development are all terms used to describe the process by which individuals learn about and adopt the gender roles and behaviors that are expected of them.

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

  1. Family

  2. Peers

  3. Media

  4. Culture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Culture is not a factor that can influence gender socialization.

What is the term used to describe the belief that there are only two genders, male and female?

  1. Gender binary

  2. Gender essentialism

  3. Gender normativity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender binary, essentialism, and normativity are all terms used to describe the belief that there are only two genders, male and female.

Which of the following is NOT a gender identity that falls outside of the gender binary?

  1. Transgender

  2. Non-binary

  3. Genderqueer

  4. Cisgender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cisgender is not a gender identity that falls outside of the gender binary.

What is the term used to describe the expression of one's gender identity through clothing, behavior, and other forms of self-expression?

  1. Gender expression

  2. Gender identity

  3. Gender role

  4. Gender stereotype


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender expression is the term used to describe the expression of one's gender identity through clothing, behavior, and other forms of self-expression.

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

  1. Clothing

  2. Hairstyle

  3. Body language

  4. Occupation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation is not a form of gender expression.

What is the term used to describe the discrimination against individuals based on their gender identity or expression?

  1. Gender discrimination

  2. Transphobia

  3. Homophobia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender discrimination, transphobia, and homophobia are all terms used to describe the discrimination against individuals based on their gender identity or expression.

Which of the following is NOT a form of gender discrimination?

  1. Denying someone a job because of their gender identity

  2. Harassing someone because of their gender expression

  3. Paying women less than men for the same work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are forms of gender discrimination.

What is the term used to describe the movement that seeks to end gender discrimination and promote gender equality?

  1. Feminism

  2. Gender equality movement

  3. Women's rights movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminism, the gender equality movement, and the women's rights movement are all terms used to describe the movement that seeks to end gender discrimination and promote gender equality.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the feminist movement?

  1. Ending gender discrimination

  2. Promoting gender equality

  3. Achieving reproductive rights for women

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are goals of the feminist movement.

What is the term used to describe a society in which men and women have equal opportunities and are treated equally?

  1. Gender-equal society

  2. Egalitarian society

  3. Just society

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender-equal society, egalitarian society, and just society are all terms used to describe a society in which men and women have equal opportunities and are treated equally.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge to achieving gender equality?

  1. Gender stereotypes

  2. Gender discrimination

  3. Lack of access to education for girls

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are challenges to achieving gender equality.

What is the term used to describe the belief that men and women are fundamentally different and that these differences justify different roles and opportunities for men and women?

  1. Gender essentialism

  2. Gender binary

  3. Gender normativity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender essentialism, binary, and normativity are all terms used to describe the belief that men and women are fundamentally different and that these differences justify different roles and opportunities for men and women.

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