Question 1

Gender can be defined as the biological organization of sexual difference.

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and societal norms that cultures and societies consider appropriate for men, women, and non-binary people. It is a social and cultural construct, rather than a biological one.

Question 2

Medical practitioners try to "fix" intersex children by surgically altering them to fit into binary categories.

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, it has been a common practice for medical practitioners to perform genital surgeries on intersex children without their consent in order to conform their bodies to binary gender categories. This practice has been criticized for its potential harm to intersex individuals' physical and mental health, as well as its violation of their bodily autonomy and human rights. Many intersex activists and organizations advocate for ending non-consensual medical interventions on intersex people, and promoting the acceptance and celebration of intersex variations as natural and valuable.

Question 3

Mars is associated with femininity and Venus with masculinity.

Accepted Answer

It is actually the opposite. Mars is associated with masculinity and Venus with femininity. This comes from the Roman mythological beliefs where Mars was the god of war and seen as strong and masculine, while Venus was the goddess of love and beauty, associated with femininity.

Question 4

Transgender people are individuals who identify as gay or lesbian.

Accepted Answer

Transgender people identify as a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth. Sexual orientation, such as being gay or lesbian, is separate from gender identity.

Question 5

A key aspect of femininity is its division into two aspects: mother and housewife.

Accepted Answer

This statement is outdated and reinforces gender stereotypes. Femininity is a complex and multifaceted concept that cannot be reduced to two narrow categories. Additionally, not all women are mothers or housewives, and it is important to recognize and respect the diverse experiences and identities of individuals.

Question 6

Femininity has been transformed more than masculinity in contemporary US society.

Accepted Answer

Femininity has undergone more changes in contemporary US society, with changing gender roles, increased focus on body image, and the rise of social media influencing perceptions of femininity. Masculinity has also undergone some changes, but to a lesser extent.

Question 7

Genderqueer refers to people who are born with both female and male genitalia.

Accepted Answer

Genderqueer refers to individuals who identify outside of the male/female binary and can include individuals who identify as both, neither, or a combination of male and female. It is not related to genitalia.

Question 8

David and Brannon's "sturdy oak" is an example of the masculine provider role.

Accepted Answer

The "sturdy oak" is a traditional symbol of strength, stability, and reliability associated with the masculine provider role.

Question 9

Cisgender is another term for androgyny.

Accepted Answer

Cisgender refers to a person whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth. Androgyny, on the other hand, refers to a gender expression that combines both traditionally masculine and feminine traits, or appears to be neither exclusively male nor female. These are different concepts and should not be used interchangeably.

Question 10

Pink as a color has always been associated with femininity.

Accepted Answer

The association of pink with femininity is a relatively modern social construct that varies by culture and has changed over time. Historically, pink was considered a color for both genders, and the notion of pink for girls and blue for boys only became popular in the 20th century in Western societies.

Question 11

Female relates to the concept of sex as what term relates to the concept of gender?
A) Male
B) Masculine
C) Feminine
D) Androgyny

Accepted Answer

The concept of gender refers to the societal and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female. While the term "male" relates to the concept of sex (biological differences between males and females), the term "feminine" is the counterpart to "masculine" and encompasses the expected behaviors and characteristics associated with being female. Therefore, choice C (Feminine) is the best answer.

Question 12

The sissy/tomboy exercise illustrates
A) Gender ambiguity
B) Misogyny
C) Horizontal hostility
D) Gender ranking

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sissy/tomboy exercise illustrates
A) Gender ambiguity
B) Misogyny
C)...

Question 13

The process by which we learn gender is known as
A) Gender socialization
B) Gender proficiency
C) Gender ambiguity
D) Gender condonement

Accepted Answer

Gender socialization refers to the process through which we learn and internalize the norms, values, beliefs, and expectations that are associated with being male or female in a given culture or society. This process starts early in life and includes various socializing agents such as family, peers, media, and educational institutions. It shapes our gender identity, behavior, and attitudes and contributes to the reproduction and perpetuation of gender inequality. Gender proficiency, gender ambiguity, and gender condonement are not recognized as common terms used within the study of gender and therefore are not the appropriate choices.

Question 14

Fill in the blank from the concepts below, indicating your answer on this list of concepts. __________________is usually given to us at birth and determined by our physical body type to be male or female. It is decided by doctors and parents as the first classification an individual receives.
A) Gender performance
B) Gender expression
C) Gender assignment
D) Gender identity

Accepted Answer

Gender assignment refers to the classification of an individual as male or female at birth, typically determined by physical body type and usually decided by doctors and parents. Gender identity, on the other hand, refers to one's internal sense of self as male, female, both, or neither. Gender expression refers to the way individuals express their gender through behavior, clothing, and other means, while gender performance encompasses the social and cultural norms associated with gender.

Question 15

To be transgender is to
A) Push against gender boundaries
B) Be homosexual
C) Be androgynous
D) Both (a) and (d)
E) Both (b) and (c)
F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Accepted Answer

To be transgender means to identify with a gender other than the one assigned at birth. It does not necessarily mean that a person is homosexual or androgynous. However, it does involve pushing against traditional gender boundaries and norms. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 16

A person who displays a lack of gender differentiation or a blending of gender is known as
A) Transsexual
B) Androgynous
C) Androcentric
D) Transvestite

Accepted Answer

The term "androgynous" is used to describe a person who does not display distinct masculine or feminine characteristics or who displays a combination of both. Transsexual refers specifically to individuals who identify as a different gender than the one assigned to them at birth, and transvestite refers to individuals who dress in clothing typically associated with the opposite gender for various reasons. Androcentric refers to a culture or ideology that places men and masculinity at the center of societal norms and values.

Question 17

The dimension of masculinity associated with machismo relates to which of David and Brannon's dictates of masculinity?
A) Big wheel
B) The sturdy oak
C) Give 'em hell
D) Both (a) and (b)
E) Both (b) and (c)
F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The dimension of masculinity associated with machismo relates to the "give 'em hell" dictate of masculinity, which emphasizes the importance of being aggressive, tough, and dominant. The other two options, "big wheel" and "the sturdy oak," are associated with different dimensions of masculinity.

Question 18

A discussion of the ways gender interacts with other aspects of difference illustrates
A) Biological determinism
B) Intersexuality
C) Intersectionality
D) Both (a) and (b)
E) Both (b) and (c)
F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality is the concept that examines how various social identities such as gender, race, class, and others intersect and interact, affecting experiences and opportunities.

Question 19

Gender is best understood as
A) Innate
B) Genetic
C) Heteronormative
D) Performative

Accepted Answer

Gender is performative, meaning that it is something we do rather than something we are born with or have genetically predetermined. Our gender expression, behaviors, and identities are shaped by the social and cultural norms and expectations surrounding gender.

Question 20

The fact that there are many communities across history and culture that have recognized more than two genders means
A) The binary gender system is socially constructed
B) Cultural models exist for accepting and celebrating multiple genders
C) Cisgender people aren't inherently normal
D) Transgender people aren't inherently abnormal
E) Both (a) and (b)
F) Both (c) and (d)
G) All of the above
H) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The existence of multiple gender models across various cultures and historical periods supports the idea that the binary gender system is a social construct (A), that there are cultural models for accepting and celebrating multiple genders (B), and challenges the notion of cisgender people as the default (C), thereby also challenging the idea that transgender people are abnormal (D).

Quiz 3: Learning Gender

Gender can be defined as the biological organization of sexual difference.

Medical practitioners try to "fix" intersex children by surgically altering them to fit into binary categories.

Mars is associated with femininity and Venus with masculinity.

Transgender people are individuals who identify as gay or lesbian.

A key aspect of femininity is its division into two aspects: mother and housewife.

Femininity has been transformed more than masculinity in contemporary US society.

Genderqueer refers to people who are born with both female and male genitalia.

David and Brannon's "sturdy oak" is an example of the masculine provider role.

Cisgender is another term for androgyny.

Pink as a color has always been associated with femininity.

Female relates to the concept of sex as what term relates to the concept of gender?

The sissy/tomboy exercise illustrates

The process by which we learn gender is known as

Fill in the blank from the concepts below, indicating your answer on this list of concepts. __________________is usually given to us at birth and determined by our physical body type to be male or female. It is decided by doctors and parents as the first classification an individual receives.

To be transgender is to

A person who displays a lack of gender differentiation or a blending of gender is known as

The dimension of masculinity associated with machismo relates to which of David and Brannon's dictates of masculinity?

A discussion of the ways gender interacts with other aspects of difference illustrates

Gender is best understood as

The fact that there are many communities across history and culture that have recognized more than two genders means