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  • 1. What does masculinity refer to according to the text?
A) The same as male sex.
B) A performed gender identity that is socially constructed.
C) Inherently linked to a specific sexual orientation.
D) Biologically determined.
  • 2. What did West & Zimmerman emphasize about gender?
A) Gender is biologically fixed.
B) Gender does not require performance.
C) Gender is unrelated to social interaction.
D) Gender is maintained through accountability.
  • 3. What is hegemonic masculinity?
A) A type of masculinity that all men can easily achieve.
B) A concept unrelated to gender performance.
C) An alternative form of masculinity embraced by all genders.
D) The dominant form of masculinity in a society, constructed in opposition to femininity.
  • 4. Which culture described by Michael Kimmel involves men feeling they deserve power and sex?
A) The Culture of Silence.
B) The Culture of Accountability.
C) The Culture of Entitlement.
D) The Culture of Protection.
  • 5. What behavior is emphasized in the socialization of hegemonic masculinity?
A) Collaboration and empathy.
B) Aggression to protect one's reputation.
C) Avoidance of conflict.
D) Passivity and emotional expression.
  • 6. How does media often represent men in the context of masculinity?
A) As passive and submissive.
B) Through depictions of vulnerability and dependence.
C) By glorifying physical force, daring demeanor, virility, and emotional distance.
D) By portraying them as nurturing and emotionally expressive.
  • 7. What is gender-based violence contextualized by?
A) Societal gender norms.
B) Biological differences between genders.
C) Individual personality traits.
D) Economic status.
  • 8. Who are disproportionally the offenders in violent crimes according to the text?
A) Children.
B) The elderly.
C) Men.
D) Women.
  • 9. What are the three social arenas where violence commonly takes place, as defined by the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence?
A) Online, offline, and in virtual reality.
B) During leisure activities, work, and travel.
C) In schools, workplaces, and public spaces.
D) In the family, in the community, and by the state.
  • 10. What unique challenge do women of color face regarding gender violence?
A) They experience lower rates of domestic violence than the general population.
B) They have more access to support services compared to other groups.
C) Their experiences are often ignored by institutions and society.
D) They are less likely to be victims of sexual assault.
  • 11. What movement addresses the disappearances and murders of Indigenous women?
A) The International Human Rights Organization.
B) The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit movement.
C) The Global Feminist Movement.
D) The Gender Equality Initiative.
  • 12. What are some of the prominent attitudes and behaviors of western hegemonic masculinity?
A) Empathy, cooperation, humility, and emotional openness.
B) Power, sexual dominance, wealth, aggression, independence, and lack of emotion.
C) Indifference to societal norms and expectations.
D) Submissiveness, dependency, and passivity.
  • 13. What does the Culture of Silence entail?
A) Promoting transparency in all aspects of life.
B) Encouraging open discussions about masculinity with everyone.
C) Fostering a culture of accountability and honesty.
D) Men should not talk about certain behaviors like drinking or bullying to outsiders.
  • 14. How does hegemonic masculinity relate to alternative masculinities?
A) It is dominant over all other gender identities, including alternative masculinities.
B) It supports and encourages the expression of alternative masculinities.
C) It coexists equally with alternative masculinities.
D) It has no relation to alternative masculinities.
  • 15. What role does media play in reinforcing hegemonic masculinity?
A) Media challenges traditional notions of masculinity.
B) Media portrays men as emotionally expressive and nurturing.
C) Media ignores the concept of masculinity entirely.
D) Media representations often glorify men's use of physical force, daring demeanor, and emotional distance.
  • 16. What is a significant barrier for women of color in reporting gender violence?
A) High likelihood of receiving immediate justice.
B) Overwhelming societal encouragement to report.
C) Fear that police will not take their reports seriously.
D) Abundance of support services in their communities.
  • 17. What is a common misconception about masculinity according to the text?
A) That it requires no performance.
B) That it is inherently linked to being male or heterosexual.
C) That it is biologically determined.
D) That it is unrelated to social interaction.
  • 18. How does hegemonic masculinity affect men's status in society?
A) Men are automatically granted high status regardless of behavior.
B) Status is unrelated to gender performance.
C) A man's status depends on his performance of masculinity.
D) Men have equal status without performing masculinity.
  • 19. What does the Culture of Protection imply about men's actions?
A) Men face severe consequences for any illegal behavior.
B) Men are always held accountable for their actions.
C) Communities often do not hold men responsible for questionable and illegal actions.
D) Men are encouraged to report each other's misconduct.
  • 20. What is a significant issue faced by indigenous women as highlighted in the text?
A) Their issues are prioritized over other groups.
B) They are often victims of disappearances, abuse, and murders that law enforcement fails to address.
C) They face fewer challenges compared to other women.
D) They have high levels of protection from law enforcement.
  • 21. What is a common theme in contemporary rap music regarding masculinity?
A) Promoting gender equality and emotional vulnerability.
B) Boasting about sexual conquests, wealth, power, and violence.
C) Encouraging peaceful coexistence and empathy.
D) Ignoring themes of masculinity altogether.
  • 22. What is a key factor in the perpetuation of gender-based violence?
A) It occurs randomly without any social context.
B) It is unrelated to societal norms.
C) It involves power, control, and domination within socially constructed dynamics.
D) It is solely based on individual personality traits.
  • 23. What does the text suggest about the intersection of gender violence and racial identity?
A) Women of all races experience gender violence equally.
B) Only white women face challenges related to gender violence.
C) Racial identity has no impact on experiences of gender violence.
D) Gender violence can create a unique intersectional experience for victims, particularly women of color.
  • 24. What is a common workplace issue faced by women of color according to the text?
A) Their workplaces are generally safe and supportive.
B) They face fewer workplace challenges than other groups.
C) They are often in abusive domestic working positions with few protections.
D) They have extensive legal and union protections.
  • 25. What was nearly impossible for women to achieve in pre-existing news media outlets?
A) Publishing fiction stories
B) Climbing the corporate hierarchy
C) Writing articles about men's issues
D) Working as journalists without any bias
  • 26. Which Sustainable Development Goal is associated with the UN Women Media Compact?
A) Sustainable Development Goal #3
B) Sustainable Development Goal #5
C) Sustainable Development Goal #7
D) Sustainable Development Goal #13
  • 27. Which language uses the word 'Geschlecht' to refer both to grammatical gender and biological sex?
A) English
B) French
C) German
D) Spanish
  • 28. Which term is more commonly used in German to refer to 'gender role'?
A) Geschlechterrolle
B) Biologisches Geschlecht
C) Geschlechtsidentität
D) Sex
  • 29. What is the term used in English that refers to unrealistic standards of beauty for women, as discussed by Naomi Wolf?
A) Beauty Standards
B) The Beauty Myth
C) Gender Norms
D) Cultural Aesthetics
  • 30. What cultural factor creates gender roles in Western culture according to the text?
A) Cultural values
B) Economic status
C) Biological differences
D) Political systems
  • 31. What is the term used to describe men portrayed as dominant in mainstream media?
A) Femininity
B) Androgyny
C) Gender fluidity
D) Hetero-masculinity
  • 32. Who coined the term 'gender role'?
A) John Money
B) Judith Butler
C) Betty Friedan
D) Pauli Murray
  • 33. What book by Betty Friedan ignited the women's liberation movement in the 1960s?
A) A Room of One's Own
B) Gender Trouble
C) The Feminine Mystique
D) The Second Sex
  • 34. Which feminist theory argues that capitalism strengthens patriarchy?
A) Socialist feminism
B) Cultural feminism
C) Liberal feminism
D) Radical feminism
  • 35. Which wave of feminism focused primarily on women's suffrage?
A) Second-wave feminism
B) Fourth-wave feminism
C) Third-wave feminism
D) First-wave feminism
  • 36. Which wave of feminism began in 2013?
A) Second-wave feminism
B) First-wave feminism
C) Fourth-wave feminism
D) Third-wave feminism
  • 37. Which feminist theory seeks to expand equality by removing societal barriers?
A) Radical feminism
B) Cultural feminism
C) Liberal feminism
D) Socialist feminism
  • 38. Who is considered the primary agent of socialization for children in terms of gender?
A) Parents
B) Teachers
C) Peers
D) Media
  • 39. By what age do many children acquire a firm sense of themselves as male or female?
A) One year old
B) Five years old
C) Ten years old
D) Three years old
  • 40. In what year did Erving Goffman find similar results to male dominance in conversation within hospitals?
A) 1977
B) 1961
C) 1972
D) 2001
  • 41. Who conducted research on university discussion groups and found that males tend to dominate conversations?
A) Rosabeth Kanter
B) The text does not specify
C) Erving Goffman
D) Elizabeth Aries
  • 42. What term describes the invisible barrier preventing women from advancing in their careers?
A) Occupational segregation
B) Glass escalator
C) Glass ceiling
D) Pay gap
  • 43. What percentage of men's earnings do women typically earn in the workplace?
A) 50%
B) 90%
C) 77%
D) 100%
  • 44. Which phenomenon involves women performing most unpaid childcare and household work?
A) Double burden
B) Glass ceiling
C) Gender pay gap
D) Occupational sexism
  • 45. What was the name of the class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart for sexist hiring practices?
A) Goffman v. Hospitals
B) Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
C) Kanter v. Corporations
D) Aries v. Universities
  • 46. What is one possible cause of the gender pay gap mentioned in the text?
A) Class action lawsuits
B) Double burden
C) Occupational segregation
D) Glass ceiling
  • 47. What is one positive health benefit of maternity leave for women in the US?
A) Increasing household income
B) Enhancing workplace productivity
C) Improving mother's mental health
D) Reducing infant mortality rates
  • 48. Who are the authors that critiqued models conceiving gender, race, and class as distinct axes?
A) West & Fenstermaker
B) Durkheim and Weber
C) Joan Acker and Evelyn Nakano Glenn
D) Marx and Engels
  • 49. What year did West & Fenstermaker publish their article 'Doing Difference'?
A) 1995
B) 2005
C) 2015
D) 1985
  • 50. How many gendered processes of intersectionality does Joan Acker outline?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Four
D) Two
  • 51. What is the role of Fa'afafine in Samoan society?
A) Men who perform only traditional female tasks
B) Individuals who reject all gender identities
C) Biological males who identify as females
D) Women who adopt male roles
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