Gender Studies Quiz

What does the term "sex" refer to in the context of gender studies?

• Socially constructed roles and norms assigned to men and women

• Biological and physiological differences between males and females

• A person's attraction to others, including identities such as gay, lesbian, and bisexual

• Individuals with biological traits that do not fit typical male/female categories

Which of the following best describes "gender"?

• Biological traits such as chromosomes and reproductive organs

• Socially constructed roles, norms, and expectations assigned to men and women

• A person's attraction to others, including identities such as gay, lesbian, and bisexual

• A person whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth

What does "sexual orientation" describe?

• Biological differences between males and females

• Socially constructed roles assigned to men and women

• Who a person is attracted to, including identities such as gay, lesbian, and bisexual

• Biological traits that do not fit typical male/female categories

What percentage of the population is estimated to be intersex?

• 5%

• 1.7%

• 10%

• 0.5%

What is the term for a person whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth?

• Intersex

• Transgender

• Sexual Orientation

• Gender

Which two individuals are mentioned as highlighting complexities related to gender identity and participation in gender-segregated sports?

• Grant Jardine and Lia Thomas

• Caster Semenya and Lia Thomas

• Caster Semenya and Grant Jardine

• Lia Thomas and Grant Jardine

Which theoretical perspective views gender roles as serving societal stability by dividing labor into instrumental roles for men and expressive roles for women?

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Functionalism

• Psychoanalytical Theory

According to Conflict Theory, what is gender stratification linked to?

• Social performance

• Capitalism and property ownership

• External rewards and punishments

• Familial relationships

Which theoretical perspective suggests that gender is continuously produced and reproduced through daily social interactions and symbolic communication?

• Functionalism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Social Learning Theory

• Psychoanalytical Theory

What does the Psychoanalytical Theory emphasize in the formation of gender identity?

• External rewards and punishments

• Differentiation from the mother for boys and identification with the mother for girls

• Social performance through interactions

• Division of labor for societal stability