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PRE MID-TERM EXAM GEC ELEC 2 GENDER AND SOCIETY

I. Multiple Choice (Item 1-15)
Directions: Read the directions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer in your
answer sheet. DO NOT write anything on the Test questionnaire.

1. Studying gender within the context of the church is essential for

a. Promoting more comprehensive understanding of religion and society.
b. Churches have traditionally restricted women from leadership roles
c. Gender roles often extend to the types of ministries or service roles within the church.
d. Different churches have different stances on issues related to gender
2. The Gender roles in church, women have been historically excluded
from roles such as priests, bishops, or pastors.
a. Ordination b. Leadership c. Preaching and Teaching d. Dress Codes
3. The purpose of Primary prevention of gender-based violence
a. to prevent before it occurs b. to provide aid c. to provide long term care d. rehabilitation
4. The purpose of Secondary prevention of gender-based violence
a. to prevent before it occurs b. immediate responses to violence,
c. to provide long term care d. rehabilitation
5. The purpose of Tertiary prevention of gender-based violence
a. to prevent before it occurs b. immediate responses to violence,
c. to provide long term care d. to provide aid

6. Refers to harmful acts dericted at an individual based on thier gender.

a. Gender-based Violence b. Gender Identity c. Gender Roles d. Gender Bias
7. The following are effects of Physical abuse in gender-Based violence EXCEPT,
a. Injury b. Disability c. Rejection d. chronic pain
8. The following are effects of Psychological Abuse in gender-Based violence EXCEPT,
a. anxiety b. fear c. mistrust d. injury
9. The following are impact of economic abuse in gender-Based violence EXCEPT,
a. reduce ability to participate in economic activity b. chronic health problems
c. negative impact on women’s income generating power d. Damage to women confidence
10. The following are impact of Gender-Based Violence in Society EXCEPT
a. sexual and reproductive health problems b. breakdown of trust in social relationship
c. hindrance to economic and social development d. burden to economic stability
11. The following are definitions of feminism EXCEPT,
a. The belief that women should have equal rights to men b. women movement ideologies
c. fights for equal opportunities for women d. women own only 1% of the world’s land
12. The history of the modern Western Feminist movements is divided into “____________”.
a. Waves b. Cycles c. Stages D. Events
13. Refers to making women independent so that they can make their own decision and manage
their lives without any familial or social restriction.
a. Feminism b. women empowerment c. liberalism d. Radicalism
14. Types of feminism aims to achieve equal legal, political and social rights for women
a. Liberal Feminism b. Socialist Feminism c. Marxist Feminism d. Radical Feminism
15. Types of feminism that seek to abolish patriarchy by existing social norms and institutions rather
than through a purely political process.
a. Liberal Feminism b. Socialist Feminism c. Marxist Feminism d. Radical Feminism

II. TRUE OR FALSE

16.
17. Establish a strong research culture in the institution and design multi-disciplinary and inter-
disciplinary researches that are publishable and contributes to nation building; and
a. Goal b. core values c. Mission d. Vision
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18. Inspire and uphold a service-oriented organization that nurtures the community and God’s
creations.
a. Goal b. core values c. Mission d. Vision

19. Leadership, Excellence and Service

a. Goal b. core values c. Mission d. Vision

20. “_________ refers to the socially constructed characteristics of women and men, such as norms,
roles, and relationships of and between groups of women and men. It varies from society to
society and can be changed.”
a. Gender b. Society c. Sex d. Culture

7. “_________” refers to the physical differences between people who are male, female, or intersex
a. Gender b. Society c. Sex d. Culture

8. “_________” is an expression of oneself.

a. Gender b. Society c. Sex d. Culture

9. “_________” is an umbrella term that describes bodies that fall outside the strict male/female
binary.

a. Gender b. Society c. Sex d. Intersex

10. A person with both ovarian and testicular tissues

a. Gender b. Society c. Sex d. Intersex

11. Known as the International Bill of Rights of Women,

a. CEDAW b. Republic Act 7192 c. 1987 Constitution d. Republic Act 9710

12. A landmark document for advancing the rights of women and gender equality worldwide
agreed during the 4th World Conference on women in 1995.

a. CEDAW b. Republic Act 7192 c. BPfA d. Republic Act 9710

13. The Magna Carta of Women (MCW) is a comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to
eliminate discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of the rights of
Filipino women,

a. CEDAW b. Republic Act 7192 c. BPfA d. Republic Act 9710

14. The area of concern on Beijing Platform for Action are the following EXCEPT,

A. women and poverty; B. education and training of women

C. women and health D. women and position

15. The area of concern on Beijing Platform for Action are the following EXCEPT,

A. violence against women B. women and armed conflict;

C. human rights of women D. women and labor force

16. Magna-Carta of Women seeks to eliminate discrimination of Filipino women through the following
EXCEPT;

a. recognition b. protection, c. commitment c. promotion

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17. The following are causes of Gender Inequality EXCEPT

a. Lack of employment equality b. Lack of self-determination

c. Lack of legal protections d. Lack of political representation

18. The following are causes of Gender biases EXCEPT

a. Sociocultural b. Biological c. traditional c. Economic

19. The following are characteristic of salary gap EXCEPT

a. Equal Salary Equal Responsibility b. Equal qualifications but unequal Pay

c. Equal pay but, greater responsibility. d. More qualification but unequal pay

20. What is gender equality?

a. The process of being fair to women and men

b. behavior that shows favoritism towards One gender to another.
c. the act of favoring Men or boys over women And girls.
d. Equal Salary Equal Responsibility

II. Modified True or False (Item 21-30 )

Write True if the statement is correct, but if it's false, change the underlined words to make it correct.

21. Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially
constructed.

22. Gender refers to the physical differences between people who are male, female, or intersex.

23. Sex is assigned at birth based on physiological characteristics, including their genitalia and
chromosome composition

24. Sex is no variation from culture to culture

25. Most often, gender Equality Is the act of favoring Men or boys over women and girls.

26. Gender bias is a behavior that shows Favoritism towards One gender to another.
27. Gender Inequality is the view that both women and men should receive equal treatment
and not be discriminate base on their gender.

28. “Gender equality is not a woman’s issue, it is a human issue. It affects us all.”

29. Organizations with sex diversity practices, attract and retain the best talent.

30. Sexual harassment is a type of harassment involving the use of explicit or implicit sexual
overtones, including the unwelcome and inappropriate promises of rewards in exchange for
sexual favors.

III. Write SEX if the Statement is referring to sex and GENDER if it is referring to gender.

31. _______The XX and XY carry our basic genetic material.

32. _______Girls are gentle, boys are rough.

33. _______In one case, when a child brought up as a girl learned that he was actually a boy, his
school marks improved dramatically.

34. _______In the Philippines most long-distance truck drivers are men.

35. _______Men's voices break at puberty; women's do not.

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36. _______There are more women than men in the caring professions such as nursing.

37. _______Women give birth to babies, men don't.

38. _______Men are susceptible to prostate cancer, women are not.

39. _______Intersex is a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born
with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of
female or male.

40. _______Amongst Indian agriculture workers, women are paid 40-60 per cent of the male
wage.

41. _______Women can breastfeed babies, men can bottle-feed babies.

42. _______According to UN statistics, women do 67 per cent of the world's work, yet their
earnings for its amount to only 10 per cent of the world's income.

43. _______Most building-site workers in Philippines are men.

44. _______Men should undergo circumcision.

45. _______Breast Cancer is more common to women than men.

IV. Choose your response based on whether the statement refers to Pre-Colonial, Colonial, or
Post-Colonial period.

46. Women were traditionally entitled to property, to engage in trade.

47. The Spaniards interpreted the Manananggal to mean that no matter how much a woman
rebels or asserts herself, she will always be viewed as a baby-maker, a bearer of man's heir,
a caregiver, or a nanny in a patriarchal society.

48. Women’s Bill of Rights", the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
against Women (CEDAW) is the most comprehensive international instrument to protect the
human rights of women.

49. Aswang in the Philippines is a social control of Spaniards and to demonized powerful and
rebellious Women.

50. During this period women were indeed regarded highly. They held important roles in
society, such as being leaders, warriors, and healers. Women had significant decision-making
power and were respected for their contributions to their communities.

V. Essay (51-60)

A. Explain the differences between sex and gender. (5 pts)

B. What do you think is the significance of knowing the Philippine laws concerning sex and
gender and its rights? (5pts)
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Prepared by:

Christopher Tauna
Subject Instructor Recommending Approval:

DR. DANILO DANIEL

Dean, College of Teacher Education Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

DR. JOCELYN D. RAMOS

Vice President for Academic Affairs