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

Short Answer Questions

1. Herculine says that sex is which of the following?

2. Which term does Butler use to describe Kristeva's theory?

3. How does Butler feel about the strategy of subversion?

4. Butler describes which concept as explanations with more plausibility than taboos?

5. Butler suggests that bisexuality is which of the following?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

What role does language serve to play in oppression? What arguments in Gender Trouble support or refute your opinion?

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