View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who emphasized linguistic distinctions between sexes as imposing cultural heterosexuality?

2. Which of the following is a taboo, according to Gender Trouble?

3. Foucault says that which of the following is problematic?

4. Lacan said that there was no direct access to which of the following?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the theories Kristeva adds to Gender Trouble. How does Butler interpret these theories? What do you think of them and why?

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 159 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample