Question 1

who had written "the Reproduction of mothering"

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Question 2

"culture is the determinant of gender roles" who opined that

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Ann Oakley is known for her work in sociology, particularly in the area of gender roles. She argued that much of what we consider to be 'natural' gender differences are actually the result of cultural conditioning.

Question 3

who had written 'the second sex'

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"The Second Sex" is a seminal work by Simone de Beauvoir, published in 1949, that explores the treatment and perception of women in society.

Question 4

Who opined that 'one is not born, but rather one becomes, a woman'

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The correct answer is D) Simone de Beauvoir. She famously stated, "One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman" in her seminal work, "The Second Sex," highlighting the idea that femininity is not an innate quality but rather a role and identity shaped by society.

Question 5

the postmodern feminism sees gender in terms of

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Postmodern feminism views gender as a discourse, emphasizing the role of language and societal narratives in constructing gender identities and relations.

Question 6

Charlotte Hooper's Manly States (2001) is an example of

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Charlotte Hooper's "Manly States" (2001) is an example of postmodern textual analysis, as it critiques traditional notions of masculinity and international relations through a postmodern lens, challenging conventional structures and narratives.

Question 7

Who defined Gender as a social role performed/enacted by the individuals, and validated and accepted by society

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Judith Butler is renowned for her theory of gender performativity, which posits that gender is not a fixed identity or role but rather something that is performed, enacted through behavior, and socially constructed.

Question 8

the opinion "gender is really only to the extent that it is performed" , Is related to

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Judith Butler is most closely associated with the idea that gender is performative, meaning it is something that is enacted through behavior and societal expectations rather than being an innate quality.

Question 9

Queer theory finds its roots in

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Queer theory is most directly rooted in post-structuralism, which emphasizes the fluidity of identities and challenges the fixed categories of identity. Post-structuralism's critique of stable identities and binary oppositions provides the theoretical foundation for queer theory's challenge to normative assumptions about gender and sexuality.

Question 10

The quote "queer theory is a discipline which is difficult to be disciplined" to

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Niki Sullivan is credited with the quote "queer theory is a discipline which is difficult to be disciplined," reflecting on the inherently unruly and challenging nature of queer theory as a field of study.

Question 11

Who coined the term queer theory

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Teresa de Lauretis is credited with coining the term "queer theory" in 1990 during a conference on the subject.

Question 12

find one who not related to queer theory

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Thomas Moore is not related to queer theory; he was a writer, spiritual guide, and psychotherapist, known for his work on deepening soul and spirituality in everyday life, rather than contributions to queer theory. Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, Adrienne Rich, and others have made significant contributions to the development and discourse of queer theory.

Question 13

who opinioned that "culture has high value than nature .culture means by which man controls and regulate the nature.

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Sherry B. Ortner is known for her opinion that culture has a higher value than nature, emphasizing the role of culture in controlling and regulating nature.

Question 14

who developed the term 'cultural hegemony'

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Antonio Gramsci developed the term 'cultural hegemony' to describe how the state and ruling capitalist class – the bourgeoisie – use cultural institutions to maintain power in capitalist societies.

Question 15

Who developed the term Hegemonic Masculinity

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Raewyn Connell is credited with developing the concept of hegemonic masculinity, which refers to practices that promote the dominant social position of men, and the subordinate social position of women.

Question 16

"Patriarchal systems are intertwined with wide variety of other hierarchical relations (e.g. class, race, nation);consequently, not all men receive the same share of patriarchal dividend". Who Opinioned.

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R.W. Connell is known for her work on gender, specifically on the concept of hegemonic masculinity and the patriarchal dividend, which refers to the advantages men gain from the patriarchal system, even as it varies across different contexts of class, race, and nation.

Question 17

The difference in the levels of purity/impurity between men and women is much ………. among the lower castes than among the high castes.

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The difference in the levels of purity/impurity between men and women is generally less pronounced among the lower castes than among the high castes. In higher castes, purity and pollution concepts are often more rigidly applied, leading to greater distinctions in gender roles and purity levels.

Question 18

Religion is a gendered institution who says that.

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Michael Kimmel is known for his work on gender studies and has discussed how institutions, including religion, can be gendered.

Question 19

in which of these books Sigmund Frued presented his theory of psychosexual development .

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Freud introduced his theory of psychoanalysis, including the theory of psychosexual development, in "Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality."

Question 20

Giving birth to a child is

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The answer of Giving birth to a child is
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Quiz 2: Gender Studies - Authors, Theories and Concepts