Question 1

According to the latest judgement of the Supreme Court, which category does the transgender belong to?&#10;A)General category&#10;B)SC category&#10;C)Backward category&#10;D)OBC category

Accepted Answer

Backward category&#10;

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary agency for gender construction?&#10;A)Caste&#10;B)Class&#10;C)Social system&#10;D)Family

Accepted Answer

Family is considered a primary agency for gender construction because it is within the family that individuals first learn gender roles and expectations through socialization processes from a very young age.

Question 3

An umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression, or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth is called:&#10;A)Homosexuality&#10;B)Bisexuality&#10;C)Transgender&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Transgender is the correct term that refers to people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Homosexuality and bisexuality refer to sexual orientation, not gender identity.

Question 4

According to sociologists, gender behavior is:&#10;A)earned&#10;B)biological&#10;C)a given&#10;D)learned

Accepted Answer

Gender behavior is largely considered to be learned through socialization processes rather than being purely biological or a given status. Sociologists argue that much of what is considered gender behavior is taught and reinforced by society and culture.

Question 5

What is the sociological definition of gender?&#10;A)The characteristics, behaviours and norms that society ascribes to a person of one sex or the other.&#10;B)Whether a person is biologically and anatomically male or female or transgender.&#10;C)Whether a person considers himself/herself to be male or female.&#10;D)The behaviours and characteristics that are produced by a person that is anatomically male or anatomically female.

Accepted Answer

Gender, in sociology, refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and societal norms that cultures assign to people based on their perceived sex. It is distinct from biological sex (anatomical and physiological characteristics) and individual gender identity (a person's personal sense of their own gender).

Question 6

Gender roles refer to&#10;A)Chromosomal difference that causes inevitable differences in the behaviour of men and women&#10;B)Hormonal differences that causes inevitable differences in the behavior of women&#10;C)The rights, responsibilities, expectation and relationships of women and men&#10;D)Subordination of women based on the assumption of superiority of men

Accepted Answer

Gender roles are socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women. They encompass the rights, responsibilities, expectations, and relationships of women and men in society.

Question 7

Mark the correct statement about gender inequality&#10;A)Gender form of inequality is more severe than caste form of inequality&#10;B)Gender inequality is like class inequality&#10;C)Gender inequality is the creation of caste society only&#10;D)Gender inequality is not observed in open society

Accepted Answer

Gender inequality is a form of social stratification that results in unequal treatment and opportunities for individuals based on their gender. It is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been studied by scholars from a variety of disciplines. While there are many different forms of gender inequality, some of the most common include:* **Economic inequality:** Women are often paid less than men for the same work, and they are less likely to be promoted to positions of leadership.* **Political inequality:** Women are underrepresented in government and other positions of power.* **Social inequality:** Women are often subjected to discrimination and violence, and they are less likely to have access to education and healthcare.Gender inequality is a serious problem that has a negative impact on the lives of women and girls around the world. It is important to understand the causes of gender inequality and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society.

Question 8

Society's expectation of people's behaviour and attitudes based on whether they are females or males is called:&#10;A)Femininity&#10;B)Gender inequality&#10;C)Gender roles&#10;D)Masculinity

Accepted Answer

Gender roles refer to the societal norms dictating the types of behaviors and attitudes that are considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or gender.

Question 9

The ____ perspective combines the exploitation of women by capitalism with patriarchy in the home in its analysis of gender inequality&#10;A)Socialist feminist&#10;B)Radical feminist&#10;C)Liberal feminist&#10;D)Democratic feminist

Accepted Answer

Socialist feminism specifically combines the analysis of capitalism's role in perpetuating gender inequality with the critique of patriarchy, arguing that both economic and patriarchal systems contribute to the oppression of women.

Question 10

What is correct about religion?&#10;A)It is a unified system of beliefs and practices&#10;B)It is a source of value system which sets the rationale for social actions&#10;C)Different religions set the different guidelines for the lifestyles of the people&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct about religion. It encompasses a unified system of beliefs and practices, acts as a source of value systems guiding social actions, and different religions indeed set various guidelines for the lifestyles of their followers.

Question 11

Among the following, which is not related to third wave of feminism?&#10;A)Queer theory&#10;B)Defending sex work&#10;C)Abolishing gender roles&#10;D)Suffrage movement

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The answer of Among the following, which is not related...

Question 12

Who coined the term 'Third Wave Feminism'?&#10;A)Alice Walker&#10;B)Rebecca Walker&#10;C)Jane Adams&#10;D)Mary Richmond

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The answer of Who coined the term 'Third Wave Feminism'?&#10;A)Alice...

Question 13

Which form of feminism is most committed to challenging the essentialist nature of the category 'women'??&#10;A)Radical&#10;B)Post modern&#10;C)Socialist&#10;D)Liberal

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The answer of Which form of feminism is most committed...

Question 14

Which approach of feminism concentrated on rights only in public sphere and neglected the need for equity of freedom and regard in home life?&#10;A)Liberal feminism&#10;B)Radical feminism&#10;C)Socialist feminism&#10;D)Marxist feminism

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The answer of Which approach of feminism concentrated on rights...

Question 15

Which feminist thought suggests that gender equality can be realised by eliminating the cultural notion of gender?&#10;A)Post modern feminism&#10;B)Socialist feminism&#10;C)Radical feminism&#10;D)Neo-classical feminism

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The answer of Which feminist thought suggests that gender equality...

Question 16

A hierarchical system in which cultural, political and economic structures are dominated by males is a&#10;A)Elite model&#10;B)Pluralist model&#10;C)Gendered division of labour&#10;D)patriarchy

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The answer of A hierarchical system in which cultural, political...

Question 17

An ideology that exaggerates the difference between men and women and rationalizes the superiority of males is called&#10;A)Feminism&#10;B)Gender inequality&#10;C)Masculinity&#10;D)Sexism

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The answer of An ideology that exaggerates the difference between...

Question 18

Which wave of feminism had the slogan, 'The personal is political'?&#10;A)First wave&#10;B)Second wave&#10;C)Third wave&#10;D)Fourth wave

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The answer of Which wave of feminism had the slogan,...

Question 19

Women are often denied their social, cultural, economic and political rights leading to a decline in the condition of women. This gender based inequality against women is called&#10;A)Feminism&#10;B)Masculinity&#10;C)Patriarchy&#10;D)Gender inequality

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The answer of Women are often denied their social, cultural,...

Question 20

The main goal of feminism is to:&#10;A)Assert minority rights&#10;B)Change the patriarchal nature of society&#10;C)Protect women from alienation&#10;D)Influence the government

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The answer of The main goal of feminism is to:&#10;A)Assert...

Question 21

The process by which we learn our culture's gender-related rules, norms and expectations is known as&#10;A)Gender socialization&#10;B)Gender roles&#10;C)Gender identity&#10;D)None of the above

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The answer of The process by which we learn our...

Question 22

According to Marxist Feminism, women's oppression is due to what?&#10;A)Self esteem&#10;B)Equal rights&#10;C)Economic dependence&#10;D)Financial dependence

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The answer of According to Marxist Feminism, women's oppression is...

Question 23

The theory that men and women should be treated equally is also sometimes called&#10;A)Core Feminism&#10;B)Core Feminist Theory&#10;C)Core Feminism or Core Feminist Theory&#10;D)All of the above

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The answer of The theory that men and women should...

Question 24

Which of the following divisions is unique to India?&#10;A)Gender division&#10;B)Caste division&#10;C)Economic division&#10;D)Religious division

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The answer of Which of the following divisions is unique...

Question 25

A person who supports feminism is called&#10;A)Female&#10;B)Male feminists&#10;C)Feminist&#10;D)None of the above

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The answer of A person who supports feminism is called&#10;A)Female&#10;B)Male...

Deck 4: Gender and Feminism