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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Butler suggests that we may be able to speak of what type of person without masculine attributes?

2. Who does Butler lean toward in terms of gender asymmetry?

3. Butler claims that women are often identified with which of the following terms?

4. According to Butler, coalitions effectively promote which of the following?

5. Which of the following adjectives does Butler use to describe oppression?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the argument between Foucault and Barbin.

2. What does the maternal body represent to Kristeva?

3. What parameters does bisexuality lie outside?

4. What is Kristeva's view of law?

5. Why do some feminists say that feminine identity is vital, according to Butler?

6. Describe Butler's view of feminist theory.

7. How does Butler propose one can explode categories and oppositions?

8. According to Herculine's arguments, how can sexual nonidentity be achieved?

9. What is Butler's thesis in Gender Trouble?

10. Describe the nature-culture separation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the theories Kristeva adds to Gender Trouble. How does Butler interpret these theories? What do you think of them and why?

Essay Topic 2

Butler suggests that gender can be undermined and controlled. Do you believe this is true?

Essay Topic 3

Levi-Strauss makes points about homoeroticism and incest. How does Butler portray the arguments that Levi-Strauss makes? Does she agree or disagree with him?

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