Q.1 What does 'gender' primarily refer to in Gender Studies?
Biological differences
Cultural and social roles
Genetic makeup
Chromosomal patterns
Explanation - In Gender Studies, 'gender' refers to socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations, not just biology.
Correct answer is: Cultural and social roles
Q.2 Which term describes unfair treatment based on someone's gender?
Sexism
Racism
Classism
Ableism
Explanation - Sexism is discrimination or prejudice based on gender, often targeting women and non-binary individuals.
Correct answer is: Sexism
Q.3 What is 'patriarchy'?
A family with no gender roles
A society dominated by men
A system where women rule
A balanced gender system
Explanation - Patriarchy is a social system where men hold primary power in roles of leadership, authority, and privilege.
Correct answer is: A society dominated by men
Q.4 Which wave of feminism focused on legal issues like voting rights?
First wave
Second wave
Third wave
Fourth wave
Explanation - First-wave feminism (19th–early 20th century) emphasized women's suffrage and legal equality.
Correct answer is: First wave
Q.5 What does 'gender identity' mean?
A person’s biological sex
A person’s self-concept of gender
Society’s gender norms
Sexual orientation
Explanation - Gender identity is how individuals perceive and label themselves in terms of gender, regardless of biological sex.
Correct answer is: A person’s self-concept of gender
Q.6 What is 'intersectionality'?
A traffic concept
A theory of overlapping social identities
A type of feminism
A biological process
Explanation - Intersectionality explains how race, class, gender, and other identities overlap, creating unique experiences of discrimination.
Correct answer is: A theory of overlapping social identities
Q.7 Which of these is an example of a gender stereotype?
All boys like sports
Some people enjoy music
Rain makes the ground wet
Cats are mammals
Explanation - This is a gender stereotype because it assigns a general trait to all boys, ignoring individual differences.
Correct answer is: All boys like sports
Q.8 What is the difference between sex and gender?
No difference
Sex is biological, gender is social
Sex is social, gender is biological
Both are about personality
Explanation - Sex refers to biological differences, while gender refers to social and cultural expectations.
Correct answer is: Sex is biological, gender is social
Q.9 Which feminist wave highlighted workplace inequality and reproductive rights?
First wave
Second wave
Third wave
Fourth wave
Explanation - Second-wave feminism (1960s–80s) focused on equality in the workplace, reproductive rights, and legal reforms.
Correct answer is: Second wave
Q.10 What does 'hegemonic masculinity' describe?
The rejection of masculinity
The dominant form of masculinity in society
A rare form of gender equality
Men refusing gender roles
Explanation - Hegemonic masculinity refers to socially dominant ideas of being male, reinforcing male power and privilege.
Correct answer is: The dominant form of masculinity in society
Q.11 Which sociologist is most associated with the concept of 'gender performativity'?
Judith Butler
Karl Marx
Émile Durkheim
Max Weber
Explanation - Judith Butler proposed that gender is performed through repeated behaviors, not a fixed identity.
Correct answer is: Judith Butler
Q.12 What does 'toxic masculinity' refer to?
All male behavior
Positive aspects of being male
Harmful norms about male behavior
Gender equality in men
Explanation - Toxic masculinity refers to harmful social expectations that discourage men from expressing emotions and encourage dominance.
Correct answer is: Harmful norms about male behavior
Q.13 What is 'cisgender'?
A person whose gender identity matches their sex at birth
A person who changes gender
A non-binary identity
Someone rejecting gender
Explanation - Cisgender describes people whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned at birth.
Correct answer is: A person whose gender identity matches their sex at birth
Q.14 What does LGBTQ+ stand for?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and more
Languages, Games, Books, Technology, Quizzes
Legal, Gender, Biological, Terms
Love, Growth, Belief, Trust, Quality
Explanation - LGBTQ+ represents diverse sexual orientations and gender identities beyond the traditional binary.
Correct answer is: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and more
Q.15 What is 'gender socialization'?
Learning gender roles through society
Rejecting social expectations
Choosing gender freely
Biological development
Explanation - Gender socialization is the process of learning cultural norms and expectations associated with gender.
Correct answer is: Learning gender roles through society
Q.16 Which global organization often promotes gender equality policies?
UN Women
NATO
FIFA
OPEC
Explanation - UN Women is a UN entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide.
Correct answer is: UN Women
Q.17 What is 'non-binary'?
Someone who identifies strictly as male
Someone who identifies strictly as female
Someone whose gender does not fit the male-female binary
A biological category
Explanation - Non-binary people do not exclusively identify as male or female, challenging traditional gender categories.
Correct answer is: Someone whose gender does not fit the male-female binary
Q.18 What does 'glass ceiling' refer to?
A workplace structure
Invisible barriers preventing women from leadership
A home design
Breaking social norms
Explanation - The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing in leadership positions.
Correct answer is: Invisible barriers preventing women from leadership
Q.19 What is 'feminism' at its core?
A belief in gender equality
A movement only for women
Hatred of men
A lifestyle choice
Explanation - Feminism advocates for political, economic, and social equality of all genders.
Correct answer is: A belief in gender equality
Q.20 Which concept explains how media shapes gender norms?
Media framing
Patriarchy
Intersectionality
Sexual orientation
Explanation - Media framing influences how audiences perceive gender roles and reinforces stereotypes.
Correct answer is: Media framing
Q.21 What does 'gender fluid' mean?
A fixed gender identity
A gender identity that changes over time
No gender identity at all
Only male or female identity
Explanation - Gender fluidity refers to shifting between gender identities at different times.
Correct answer is: A gender identity that changes over time
Q.22 Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
United States
New Zealand
France
India
Explanation - New Zealand granted women suffrage in 1893, the first country to do so.
Correct answer is: New Zealand
Q.23 What does 'heteronormativity' mean?
Assuming heterosexuality as the norm
Rejecting gender
Supporting equal marriage rights
Being against masculinity
Explanation - Heteronormativity assumes heterosexuality is the default or natural sexual orientation.
Correct answer is: Assuming heterosexuality as the norm
Q.24 What is 'gender equality'?
Men having more rights
Women having more rights
Equal rights and opportunities for all genders
Ignoring gender completely
Explanation - Gender equality means fair treatment, rights, and opportunities regardless of gender.
Correct answer is: Equal rights and opportunities for all genders
Q.25 Which term refers to negative attitudes or hatred toward LGBTQ+ people?
Homophobia
Sexism
Classism
Racism
Explanation - Homophobia refers to prejudice, fear, or hatred directed at LGBTQ+ individuals.
Correct answer is: Homophobia