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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Through apposition, what does Wittig think lesbianism engages?

3. On what issues do Lacan, Riviere, and Freud differ?

4. What is Herculine's last name?

5. According to Lacan, what do women represent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe female identity as Butler describes society as constructing it. Why does Butler see society's view of women as pertaining to male sexual desire? Does she support these arguments effectively?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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