Gender Queer Theory

Question 1

Main Idea

Answer 1

The representation of gender and sexuality in literature and writing; how is it perceived and conveyed?

Question 2

Importance of lens

Answer 2

Looking at a text from a lens in which binaries are resisted and gender is understood to be a social construct.

Question 3

binary

Answer 3

classification of gender into two different opposite forms - masc. and fem.

Question 4

Cisgender

Answer 4

identifying with the sex you were born - birth sex

Question 5

Essentialism

Answer 5

sex and gender are binary - man and woman - both are distinct

Question 6

Constructionism

Answer 6

gender is based on culture and experience - not bio

Question 7

Gender

Answer 7

how people define themselves - either as man, woman, or non- binary - can extend to more identities such as genderfluid and more

Question 8

Sexuality

Answer 8

who a person is attracted to - can include being gay, bisexual, Heterosexual, and more!

Question 9

Heteronormativity

Answer 9

considering the members of the LGBTQ+ community as insignificant

Question 10

Performativity

Answer 10

having the belief that binary and hetrosexuality is the norm

Question 11

Queer

Answer 11

a derogatory term use to refer to the LGBTQ community - has been used in a positive way for individuals to convey their identity

Question 12

3 views of gender

Answer 12

Gender as a spectrum
Two spirit - binary
No genders considered at all

Question 13

three theories society is built on

Answer 13

Structural functional theory - human behaviours that help keep society organized and functioning - complementary skill sets for men and women - creates marginalized populations such as the LGBTQ+ community

Symbolic interaction theory - look at gender on a micro level - how gender guides day to day life

Social conflict theory - how gender distributes power within society