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What is the term used to describe the biological aspects of a person's sexuality?
What is the term used to describe the biological aspects of a person's sexuality?
Which of the following is a characteristic of intersex individuals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of intersex individuals?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with gender?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with gender?
What is the term for the social dimension of one's sexuality?
What is the term for the social dimension of one's sexuality?
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What is the difference between sex and gender?
What is the difference between sex and gender?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with high self-esteem?
Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with high self-esteem?
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Which of the following is a common misconception about self-esteem?
Which of the following is a common misconception about self-esteem?
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According to the provided text, which of the following is a characteristic of narcissism?
According to the provided text, which of the following is a characteristic of narcissism?
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What is the process by which individuals learn and internalize culturally approved ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving in relation to gender?
What is the process by which individuals learn and internalize culturally approved ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving in relation to gender?
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What is the term used to describe the societal norm that assumes heterosexuality as the standard and natural orientation?
What is the term used to describe the societal norm that assumes heterosexuality as the standard and natural orientation?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of how gender socialization occurs?
Which of the following is NOT an example of how gender socialization occurs?
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What is meant by 'internalized self-control' in the context of gender socialization?
What is meant by 'internalized self-control' in the context of gender socialization?
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What is the primary focus of Gender Studies as a field of inquiry?
What is the primary focus of Gender Studies as a field of inquiry?
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What type of research methods are commonly used in Gender Studies?
What type of research methods are commonly used in Gender Studies?
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What is the core principle underlying the Women's Liberation Movement (Feminism)?
What is the core principle underlying the Women's Liberation Movement (Feminism)?
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Which of the following is a common criticism of the term 'transsexual'?
Which of the following is a common criticism of the term 'transsexual'?
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What is a key ethical consideration in research on gender and sexuality?
What is a key ethical consideration in research on gender and sexuality?
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Which research methodology involves directly observing and understanding the experiences of individuals within a specific community?
Which research methodology involves directly observing and understanding the experiences of individuals within a specific community?
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What is the primary goal of the human ecological approach to studying gender and sexuality?
What is the primary goal of the human ecological approach to studying gender and sexuality?
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What is the main purpose of the 'labia majora' in the female reproductive system?
What is the main purpose of the 'labia majora' in the female reproductive system?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT directly related to ethical considerations when studying gender and sexuality?
Which of the following concepts is NOT directly related to ethical considerations when studying gender and sexuality?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'human ecological approach' as it relates to studying gender and sexuality?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'human ecological approach' as it relates to studying gender and sexuality?
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Which of the following pairs of concepts best represents the fundamental ethical principles in research on gender and sexuality?
Which of the following pairs of concepts best represents the fundamental ethical principles in research on gender and sexuality?
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Which of the following research methods would be most appropriate for understanding the lived experiences of transgender individuals navigating healthcare systems?
Which of the following research methods would be most appropriate for understanding the lived experiences of transgender individuals navigating healthcare systems?
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Study Notes
Influences of English
- Indo-European languages influenced English, originating 5,000 years ago.
- Germanic languages, including Eastern (Burgundian, Vandal, Gothic) and Modern (Icelandic, Faroe, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish), and Western Germanic (German, Dutch, Frisian, English) shaped English.
- Scandinavian languages entered the British Isles and assimilated, influencing English usage.
- Latin had the most significant impact on English, with approximately 70% of English words originating from Latin.
History of Early Britain
- Human presence in Britain spanned 10,000 years.
- British identity was established in 1707 with the unification of England, Wales, and Scotland.
- Germanic tribes, including Angles (giving name to England), Jutes, Saxons, and Frisians, invaded Britain in the early 5th century.
Anglo-Saxon Society
- Early Britain was a wealthy kingdom, successful in agriculture and trade.
- Taxes supported the king, earls, and the Church, making them the highest class.
Contemporary and Popular Literature
- Three forms of storytelling: oral, written, and performance (visual, music, etc).
- Storytelling exists in all cultures, religions, languages, and time periods.
Types of Stories
- Fiction stories are based on imaginary events.
- Nonfiction stories are based on real events.
Functions of Monks
- Monasteries were important centers of learning.
- By the 11th century, almost every village had a church, playing a central role in people's lives.
- The church collected 10% of annual earnings to maintain, support the poor and pay priests, etc.
Poetry
- Poetry uses rhythm and rhyme for memorization.
- Poetry existed before writing and used as a way for conveying stories, humor, beauty, or political messages.
Elements of Poetry
- Poetic line- single line of words.
- Stanza- section of poetry within specific lines.
- Enjambment- continuation of words onto next line without pause.
- Placement- arrangement of words on the page.
- Verse- line in traditional poetry.
- Rhythm- basic beat of a poem.
- Meter- pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
- Rhyme scheme- repeated pattern of sounds.
- Assonance- repetition of vowel sounds.
- Consonance- repetition of consonant sounds.
- Onomatopoeia- words that imitate sounds.
- Repetition- repetition of words, sounds, or phrases.
Figurative Languages
- Simile - comparison using “like” or “as”
- Metaphor- comparison without “like” or “as”
- Personification- giving human qualities to nonhuman things
- Symbolism- representing something else with a symbol
- Hyperbole- excessive exaggeration
Drama
- Drama (plays) are written to be performed.
- Types include comedies (lighter plots, happy endings), tragedies (dark themes, disaster, pain, death), farces (nonsensical, slapstick humour), and others.
- Elements like acts and scenes structure plays.
Philosophers
- Socrates- questioning method (Socratic method) emphasized importance of the soul over the body.
- Plato (student of Socrates) maintained separation between body and soul, emphasizing the soul's superiority and permanence.
- Augustine- God's love as basis for human existence.
- René Descartes- “I think, therefore I am” emphasized self-knowledge and consciousness as core of human existence.
- John Locke- views the self as a "blank slate" shaped by experience; tabula rasa.
The Self in Contemporary Literature
- Self-awareness affects our thoughts, behaviours, relationships, and self-image.
- Various theories on self-evaluation, self-esteem, and narcissism.
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Explore the linguistic roots of English and its evolution influenced by various languages over thousands of years. Discover the rich history of early Britain, including the impact of Germanic tribes and the formation of British identity. This quiz delves into the cultural and historical aspects that shaped England.
