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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. Without recourse to some idea of power, which does Butler believe cannot be achieved?

2. Butler thinkss the definition of gender should be which of the following?

3. According to Butler, what makes feminist discourse circular?

4. Butler says that which group can appropriate the idea of sexual difference?

5. Butler claims that feminists should criticize in which manner?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Butler, what happens if the distinction between sex and gender is pushed too far?

2. What does Butler think of Wittig's ideas?

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

4. Describe Herculine Barbin.

5. What is Butler's main question in Gender Trouble?

6. Describe Butler's feelings about the body.

7. What does Butler mean when she suggests there is more mere convention in biological research than is supposed?

8. Describe the disagreement between Kristeva, Lacan, and Butler.

9. What is gender identification?

10. Describe the path Butler outlines that leads to identification.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In general, do you find Butler's arguments to be valid? Which arguments are the most valid? Which arguments seem to be the least valid?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Butler's conclusion as a whole. Is it effective? Does you agree with it or believe that it has some merit? Does it fulfill its purpose?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the journals written by Herculine Barbin. What is the significance of Barbin's ideas and theories? How does Butler support and critique them?

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