4. Theory

Feminist Theory — Quiz

Test your understanding of feminist theory with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which term describes the societal expectations and roles associated with being male or female, as distinguished from biological sex?

Question 2

In feminist literary criticism, what is the 'male gaze'?

Question 3

Feminist critics often analyze 'power dynamics' in literature. Which of the following best describes one way feminists conceptualize power?

Question 4

What is a central tenet of feminist literary theory regarding social systems?

Question 5

When a feminist critic examines 'gender roles' in a text, what are they primarily investigating?