PART I: TRUE OR FALSE (50 items)
1. Biological sex is always strictly male or female, with no exceptions.
2. Intersex refers to individuals with a mix of male and female biological characteristics.
3. Testosterone is only present in men, while women produce none at all.
4. Gender identity is determined exclusively by chromosomes.
5. A stereotype is a scientifically proven description of a group.
6. Nonconformity to gender norms can result in discrimination in society.
7. Sexual orientation refers only to physical attraction, not emotional bonds.
8. Heterosexuality is the only orientation universally accepted across all cultures and times.
9. The APA asserts that sexual orientation is caused by a single biological factor.
10. Coming out is a uniform process experienced the same way by all individuals.
11. Safe spaces help reduce stigma and promote psychological well-being.
12. Patriarchy is derived from the Greek word meaning “rule of the father.”
13. Patriarchal societies historically allowed women equal inheritance rights.
14. Feminism is a static movement that ended with suffrage victories.
15. Archaeological artifacts suggest early societies revered women as divine.
16. Egalitarian societies gave equal power to men and women.
17. Discovery of paternity during the agricultural era reinforced male dominance.
18. Friedrich Engels argued patriarchy developed with the rise of private property.
19. In Greece, Aristotle considered women to be rational equals to men.
20. In ancient Egypt, women could own property and join politics.
21. Confucian “Three Obediences” limited women’s roles to father, husband, and son.
22. Sexism is a contemporary trace of patriarchy.
23. The gender pay gap refers to women being paid more than men for the same work.
24. Fourth-wave feminism heavily uses digital activism.
25. First-wave feminism focused on reproductive rights.
26. Second-wave feminism included demands against marital rape.
27. Third-wave feminism emphasized intersectionality and diversity.
28. Gender studies emerged to reinforce gender stereotypes.
29. Quantitative research focuses on meanings and interpretations.
30. Qualitative research includes ethnography and hermeneutics.
31. Experiments in quantitative research compare control and experimental groups.
32. Informed consent ensures participants understand and agree to research conditions.
33. Non-maleficence means the study must bring direct benefits.
34. Distributive justice means research benefits should not be limited to privileged groups.
35. Male reproductive organs include the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
36. Sperm is produced in the testes.
37. Fertilization usually takes place in the uterus.
38. Pregnancy begins when a zygote implants in the uterus.
39. Condoms are 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
40. Sperm can survive up to five days inside the female body.
41. Taking a shower after sex prevents pregnancy.
42. STIs can only occur when someone has multiple partners.
43. HPV vaccines help prevent certain sexually transmitted infections.
44. Consent must be enthusiastic, informed, and reversible.
45. An unhealthy relationship is one built on trust and respect.
46. Feminist movements sought to end sexual harassment and assault.
47. Engels connected patriarchy with inheritance through male heirs.
48. Industrialization reduced gender disparities in employment.
49. Research confidentiality means identities of participants should remain protected.
50. Gender roles are natural and biologically fixed.
PART II: MULTIPLE CHOICE (60 items)
1. Which of the following best describes sex?
A. A social role assigned at birth
B. A biological dimension of reproduction
C. A cultural expectation of masculinity or femininity
D. An emotional attraction to others
2. Which biological marker affects menstruation and lactation?
A. Testosterone
B. Estrogen & Progesterone
C. Cortisol
D. Insulin
3. Which statement about gender is MOST accurate?
A. It is fixed by chromosomes.
B. It is shaped by culture and upbringing.
C. It is another word for sex.
D. It is determined solely by hormones.
4. What is the unfair belief about a group of people called?
A. Bias
B. Stereotype
C. Orientation
D. Identity
5. Which is NOT a type of sexual orientation?
A. Heterosexual
B. Bisexual
C. Masculine
D. Homosexual
6. Coming out is BEST described as:
A. A universal, one-time event
B. A personal and varying process
C. A process determined by genetics
D. A requirement for all LGBTQ+ people
7. Safe spaces are important because:
A. They prevent people from socializing with outsiders
B. They protect identities and encourage open dialogue
C. They allow discrimination to happen privately
D. They erase cultural differences
8. Friedrich Engels argued patriarchy began with:
A. Nomadic hunting
B. Agricultural surplus and private property
C. Industrialization
D. Modern capitalism
9. In ancient Greece, women were:
A. Allowed to inherit equally with men
B. Considered irrational and barred from politics
C. Encouraged to study philosophy
D. Respected equally as in Egypt
10. Which describes Confucian patriarchy?
A. Women were revered as divine feminine
B. Women obeyed father, husband, and son
C. Women had voting rights
D. Men and women were egalitarian
11. A young professional is denied a promotion despite her qualifications, and her male
colleague with less experience is promoted instead. This situation best illustrates:
A. Sexual orientation bias
B. Patriarchy
C. Gender pay gap
D. Workplace feminism
Answer: B
12. Which scenario demonstrates the influence of nurture rather than nature in shaping
gender identity?
A. A child inherits XX chromosomes
B. A boy is discouraged from crying because “men must be strong”
C. A woman produces estrogen and progesterone
D. A man’s testosterone levels increase during puberty
Answer: B
13. A teenager chooses to delay sexual activity after learning about STIs and contraception
in school. Which factor most strongly influenced the decision?
A. Biological predisposition
B. Socialization and education
C. Informed consent
D. Reproductive anatomy
Answer: B
14. Which of the following reflects a core demand of second-wave feminism?
A. Access to political suffrage
B. Digital activism and social media accountability
C. Reproductive rights and workplace equality
D. Intersectional recognition of diverse women’s experiences
Answer: C
15. An intersex individual is misidentified at birth and forced into a binary gender category.
Which ethical principle is most at risk?
A. Non-maleficence
B. Distributive justice
C. Beneficence
D. Informed consent
Answer: D
16. Which example reflects the patriarchal restriction of women during the Industrial Era?
A. Women inheriting family businesses
B. Women confined to household duties while men worked in factories
C. Men and women working equally in agriculture
D. Female leaders gaining political influence in city-states
Answer: B
17. A male student is encouraged to join leadership training, while a female student is asked
to help with classroom cleaning. This reflects:
A. Equal opportunity
B. Feminist advocacy
C. Gender role socialization
D. Biological determinism
Answer: C
18. Why does Friedrich Engels argue that patriarchy emerged strongly with agriculture?
A. Because women gained access to land ownership
B. Because men sought to control surplus and inheritance
C. Because industrialization reduced gender differences
D. Because women dominated the productive sphere
Answer: B
19. A woman is pressured to stay silent after experiencing marital rape. Which ongoing
patriarchal trace is highlighted here?
A. Sexual violence and stigma
B. Gender pay gap
C. Reproductive choice
D. Intersectionality
Answer: A
20. Which principle ensures that research on LGBTQ+ youth does not unfairly exclude them
from the study’s benefits?
A. Beneficence
B. Distributive justice
C. Confidentiality
D. Informed consent
Answer: B
21. During an ethnography, a researcher observes that boys and girls are treated differently
in a rural community. This is an example of:
A. Phenomenology
B. Social construction of gender
C. Biological determinism
D. Quantitative survey
Answer: B
22. Which of the following BEST illustrates intersectional feminism?
A. Advocating only for urban women’s wage equality
B. Addressing challenges faced by women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and working-class
women
C. Focusing exclusively on reproductive rights
D. Promoting only legal equality
Answer: B
23. A company offers equal pay but expects women to handle unpaid emotional labor. This
reflects:
A. Sexism
B. Feminist empowerment
C. Egalitarianism
D. Informed consent
Answer: A
24. Which historical fact challenges the notion that women have always been inferior in
status?
A. Aristotle’s writings on women
B. Confucian “Three Obediences”
C. Egyptian women’s ability to inherit property and engage in politics
D. Engels’ thesis on private property
Answer: C
25. A teacher encourages girls to become nurses and boys to become engineers. This
practice demonstrates:
A. Gender neutrality
B. Sexism and gender stereotyping
C. Feminist empowerment
D. Biological differences
Answer: B
26. A study collects personal stories from LGBTQ+ individuals to understand their
experiences. This is an example of:
A. Quantitative research
B. Phenomenology
C. Survey research
D. Experimental method
Answer: B
27. A cultural norm expects women to maintain modesty while men are free to dress
casually. This is an example of:
A. Sexual orientation
B. Gender norms
C. Biological sex
D. Safe space policy
Answer: B
28. Which of the following best describes safe spaces?
A. Environments that exclude men
B. Spaces where only feminists are allowed
C. Inclusive environments that affirm identity and encourage dialogue
D. Places where gender roles are strictly enforced
Answer: C
29. A high school introduces a policy where students can self-identify their gender on forms.
This primarily addresses:
A. Sex assigned at birth
B. Gender identity recognition
C. Biological determinism
D. Sexual orientation
Answer: B
30. Which scenario demonstrates the nature vs. nurture interplay in sexual orientation?
A. A child born male develops heterosexual attraction due to genetics alone
B. Hormonal exposure during pregnancy interacts with social experiences to influence
orientation
C. Sexual orientation is completely determined by upbringing
D. Chromosomes dictate attraction entirely
Answer: B
31. An advertisement portrays women only in domestic settings and men in executive roles.
This reflects:
A. Egalitarian media
B. Gender stereotyping in media
C. Safe space promotion
D. Intersectional representation
Answer: B
32. A study offers monetary incentives for participation but ensures marginalized
communities also benefit. This reflects:
A. Beneficence and distributive justice
B. Non-maleficence only
C. Confidentiality breach
D. Informed consent violation
Answer: A
33. Which scenario BEST reflects third-wave feminism?
A. Campaigning solely for women’s suffrage
B. Advocating for digital activism and intersectional concerns
C. Focusing only on reproductive rights
D. Restricting feminism to middle-class women
Answer: B
34. A male student refuses to perform household chores while a female student does the
same work voluntarily. This illustrates:
A. Biological determinism
B. Socialized gender roles
C. Patriarchal inheritance
D. Egalitarianism
Answer: B
35. Why is informed consent critical in gender and sexuality research?
A. It ensures researchers control the participants
B. It prevents participants from leaving the study
C. It ensures participants understand and agree to the study conditions
D. It eliminates ethical review requirements
Answer: C
36. Which of the following actions demonstrates healthy sexual behavior?
A. Pressuring a partner to have sex
B. Using contraception consistently and communicating openly
C. Avoiding STI testing
D. Ignoring consent
Answer: B
37. A workplace increases female representation in leadership roles after monitoring gender
pay gaps. This demonstrates:
A. Feminist advocacy in practice
B. Biological determinism
C. Gender stereotyping
D. Sexual harassment
Answer: A
38. A female athlete is paid less than a male counterpart despite equal performance. This is
an example of:
A. Sexual orientation bias
B. Gender pay gap
C. Feminist empowerment
D. Intersectional privilege
Answer: B
39. Which research approach would BEST capture the lived experiences of transgender
youth?
A. Quantitative survey
B. Phenomenology
C. Experimental design
D. Statistical modeling
Answer: B
40. A man insists his daughter cannot study science because “women aren’t good at it.” This
demonstrates:
A. Safe space practice
B. Gender stereotyping and socialization
C. Egalitarianism
D. Intersectionality
Answer: B
41. Which scenario best demonstrates fourth-wave feminism?
A. Women campaigning for suffrage
B. Digital activism against misogyny online
C. Focus on reproductive rights only
D. Marital law reform in the 1960s
Answer: B
42. In a clinical study, the identities of participants are securely stored and only accessible to
authorized personnel. This reflects:
A. Non-maleficence
B. Beneficence
C. Confidentiality
D. Distributive justice
Answer: C
43. Which statement reflects egalitarian society values?
A. Only men hold political power
B. Men and women have equitable roles in production and reproduction
C. Women are confined to domestic duties
D. Gender inequality is accepted as natural
Answer: B
44. A student feels comfortable expressing her gender identity at school due to anti-
discrimination policies. This demonstrates:
A. Safe space effectiveness
B. Biological sex enforcement
C. Gender stereotyping
D. Patriarchal restriction
Answer: A
45. Which scenario demonstrates sexual orientation diversity acceptance?
A. A community enforces heterosexual-only relationships
B. Schools allow LGBTQ+ students to form clubs
C. Media portrays only traditional couples
D. Laws ban same-sex marriage
Answer: B
46. A man refuses to help at home, claiming chores are “women’s work.” Which ongoing
social issue is evident?
A. Safe space violation
B. Gendered division of labor
C. Sexual harassment
D. Intersectional oppression
Answer: B
47. Which scenario illustrates nonconformity leading to discrimination?
A. A student identifies as nonbinary and faces bullying
B. A student follows all gender norms
C. A male student plays sports
D. A female student studies nursing
Answer: A
48. Which ethical principle ensures a study does not harm participants while providing
potential benefits?
A. Informed consent
B. Beneficence
C. Distributive justice
D. Confidentiality
Answer: B
49. Why is intersectionality important in modern feminist movements?
A. It focuses solely on middle-class women
B. It addresses overlapping systems of oppression like race, class, and gender
C. It limits activism to legal rights
D. It emphasizes biological differences
Answer: B
50. A company ensures women in executive roles receive mentorship and sponsorship
similar to men. This best promotes:
A. Gender stereotyping
B. Patriarchal norms
C. Workplace gender equity
D. Distributive injustice
Answer: C
51. A teenager refuses sex after learning it can lead to pregnancy and STIs. Which factor is
central in decision-making?
A. Biological determinism
B. Informed consent and sexual education
C. Gender stereotype compliance
D. Social exclusion
Answer: B
52. Which historical trend reinforced male dominance during the Agricultural Era?
A. Discovery of paternity and male inheritance of property
B. Egalitarian division of labor
C. Women controlling agricultural surplus
D. Equal educational access for women
Answer: A
53. A media campaign shows men and women equally in diverse roles. This illustrates:
A. Gender stereotyping
B. Egalitarian representation
C. Patriarchal messaging
D. Nonconformity penalty
Answer: B
54. Which is an example of healthy sexual relationship behavior?
A. Pressuring a partner to consent
B. Open communication and mutual respect
C. Avoiding contraceptive use
D. Ignoring partner’s boundaries
Answer: B
55. A female employee reports harassment and the company enforces strict anti-
harassment policies. This demonstrates:
A. Safe space and protective measures
B. Biological determinism
C. Patriarchal reinforcement
D. Distributive injustice
Answer: A
56. Why might an intersex child face social challenges?
A. Because society rigidly enforces binary gender norms
B. Due to unequal hormone levels only
C. Because chromosomes always dictate gender identity
D. Because sexual orientation is fixed
Answer: A
57. Which principle protects participants from being forced into a study?
A. Beneficence
B. Non-maleficence
C. Voluntary participation in informed consent
D. Distributive justice
Answer: C
58. Why is fourth-wave feminism called “digital feminism”?
A. It focuses on online activism and accountability
B. It only studies historical feminism
C. It ignores intersectionality
D. It relies solely on printed publications
Answer: A
59. Which scenario demonstrates social construction of gender roles?
A. A girl is expected to play with dolls, a boy with trucks
B. Chromosomes determine physical traits
C. Hormones regulate reproductive function
D. Genetic inheritance decides behavior
Answer: A
60. A student questions traditional gender norms in their community and faces backlash.
This reflects:
A. Acceptance of nonconformity
B. Resistance to social change and patriarchal pressure
C. Biological determinism
D. Safe space advocacy
Answer: B
PART III: IDENTIFICATION (50 items)
Write the correct answer.
1. The biological process where sperm fertilizes an egg.
2. The social system where men hold dominant power.
3. German philosopher who linked patriarchy to private property.
4. Greek historian who noted Egyptian women’s high status.
5. The hormone linked with male sex drive and aggression.
6. The hormone group responsible for menstruation.
7. Internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither.
8. Emotional/sexual attraction to others.
9. The feminist movement that fought for suffrage.
10. The feminist wave focused on digital activism.
11. “Obey father, then husband, then son” philosophy.
12. The term for a mixture of male and female biological traits.
13. Research method involving immersion in a community.
14. Research method comparing experimental and control groups.
15. Principle that research must not harm participants.
16. Principle ensuring fairness to marginalized groups.
17. Male organ where sperm matures before ejaculation.
18. Site of fertilization in female reproductive system.
19. Organ where the fetus develops.
20. Passageway for childbirth.
21. The percentage effectiveness of condoms with typical use.
22. Vaccine that protects against HPV.
23. The principle of acknowledging one’s orientation publicly.
24. The second-wave feminist concern with bodily autonomy.
25. Legal right that women fought for in the first wave.
26. Patriarchal practice of inheritance through male heirs.
27. Domestic expectation of women in patriarchal societies.
28. A stereotype expecting men to be dominant.
29. A stereotype expecting women to be nurturing.
30. The French name of the 1940s women’s liberation movement.
31. The scholar who viewed women as irrational in Greece.
32. Country where women had higher status compared to Greece.
33. The fallopian tubes are also called the site of _____.
34. The APA’s stance on causes of sexual orientation (one factor or multiple?).
35. The feminist thinker Simone de ______ who inspired second-wave feminism.
36. The third-wave focus on differences among women is called ____.
37. A current trace of patriarchy in media.
38. Expectation that girls must do chores while boys lead.
39. Process of sperm production.
40. Process of menstrual egg release.
41. The site of sperm production.
42. The gland producing seminal fluid.
43. The large organ responsible for nourishing the embryo.
44. Research approach mixing qualitative and quantitative methods.
45. Principle requiring participants’ written agreement.
46. A STI prevention tool aside from condoms (barrier for oral sex).
47. Relationship trait that makes consent valid (must be ____).
48. A harmful belief that showers prevent pregnancy.
49. The type of justice requiring equal benefits in research.
50. The last stage of reproduction after pregnancy.
