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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 says that the idea of woman may obscure which of the following?

2. Butler describes the distinction between gender and sex as first being used to undermine which of the following?

3. Some feminists believe that what is the cultural interpretation of sex?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lacan think women symbolize the phallus?

2. Describe the argument between Foucault and Barbin.

3. Why and how is gender created to oppress, according to Butler?

4. Describe how Butler says bodies are regulated.

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

6. How does Butler describe homoeroticism?

7. How does Butler describe power structures?

8. What is postgenital sexuality?

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

10. Why does Lacan find language misleading?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the focus Butler has on the incest taboo. What arguments does Butler make about the incest taboo? Does the incest taboo have a strong presence in the text?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Lacan describe women as symbolizing the phallus? Does Butler agree or disagree with this concept? What literary devices does Butler use to show her approval or contempt of this idea?

Essay Topic 3

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

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