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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which theorist explains the semiotic aspect of language?

2. Butler says that Rubin's story relies too much on which of the following?

3. The theory of semiotic aspects of language seems to be a direct critique of which theorist?

4. Masks, according to Butler, allow people to refuse to offer which emotion?

5. Freud held that which of these was essential to ego formation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the process Butler explains from desire to identification. Is her description effective? Is it accurate? What does the significance placed on this process say about Butler?

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