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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. Some sexuality is enhanced by which of the following, according to Butler?

2. Butler describes feminists as often hoping for which of the following?

3. Butler's thesis is that well-defined and unified categories of women undermine the ability to represent which of the following?

4. What are theories referred to that produce ideas of social mechanisms of power?

5. According to Butler, culture separation obscures which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the concept of a taboo.

3. What does Butler hope Gender Trouble will affirm?

4. According to Witting, what determines gender?

5. What suggestions did Luce Irigaray make?

6. What does Butler think about coalitions?

7. According to Butler, how can one develop identity?

8. According to Butler, what do some feminists think about gender?

9. What is a consequence that Butler suggests results from the lack of clarity between distinctions?

10. Describe the argument between materialism and Lacanian positions.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe societal constructions. What makes them complex? How are societal constructions created? Give one example of a societal construction and explain if it is negative or positive.

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in Gender Trouble? What are some of the symbols used in the text? Examine the use of at least two, as well as their purpose in the context of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the importance of power as it relates to sexuality, according to Butler and feminist theorists.

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