Feminism

1. Which of the following best defines “sex”?

A. The social roles based on perceived masculinity and femininity

B. The anatomy and physiology of an individual’s reproductive system

C. A person’s internal sense of gender identity

D. The societal expectations associated with being male or female

B. The anatomy and physiology of an individual’s reproductive system

2. “Gender” primarily refers to:

A. Biological characteristics like hips, shoulders, Adam’s apple and more

B. Hormonal differences between men and women

C. Social roles, behaviours, and personal identification

D. Genetic composition (XX or XY)

C. Social roles, behaviours, and personal identification

3. The term “gender binary” refers to:

A. Equal treatment of men and women

B. The belief that gender exists on a spectrum

C. The socially constructed distinction between man/woman

D. Scientific classification of sex chromosomes (XY/XX)

C. The socially constructed distinction between man/woman

4. Masculinity in sport has historically emphasized all EXCEPT:

A. Courage and leadership

B. Emotional control

C. Compassion and empathy

D. Physical dominance

C. Compassion and empathy

5. What does the term “patriarchy” mean?

A. A system where women hold most power

B.The rejection of all gender norms

C. Equality between genders in leadership without tokenism

D. A society that is male-dominated and male-privileged

D. A society that is male-dominated and male-privileged

6. The first wave of feminism primarily focused on:

A. Equal pay and sexual liberation

B. Right to vote, education, and independence

C. Environmental and Social activism

D. LGBTQ+ inclusion in society

B. Right to vote, education, and independence

7. Which sport was considered acceptable for women in the 1870s due to strict social conventions and restricted movement?

A. Cycling

B. Lawn Tennis

C. Basketball

D. Soccer

B. Lawn Tennis

8. The fear that women riding bicycles would become “masculinized” reflects:

A. The ideology of domesticity

B. Heteronormativity

C. The sport ethic

D. The masculine apologetic

A. The ideology of domesticity

9. What was the “feminine apologetic”?

A. Women rejecting feminine traits to play sports to fit into the male stereotypes

B. Women reinforcing femininity and domesticity while participating in sport

C. Men apologizing for excluding women

D. A movement to end all gender norms and create a world with less labels

B. Women reinforcing femininity and domesticity while participating in sport

10. What characteristic remains central to the “sport ethic”?

A. Equality and inclusivity

B. Compassion and collaboration

C. Masculinity and dominance

D. Emotional openness

C. Masculinity and dominance

11. In the 20th century, female athletes were encouraged to pursue which types of sports?

A. Combat and strength-based sports

B. Contact sports

C. Extreme and endurance sports

D. Artistic and aesthetic sports

D. Artistic and aesthetic sports

12. Which of the following statements about gendered behaviour is TRUE?

A. Gendered behaviour develops only in adulthood

B. Society does not influence gender expression in any way

C. Gendered messages are taught from early childhood

D. Gender is entirely biological

C. Gendered messages are taught from early childhood

13. What does “heteronormativity” refer to in the context of sport?

A. Acceptance of all sexual orientations

B. The assumption that heterosexuality is the norm

C. Equal opportunities for all genders

D. The rejection of gendered expectations

B. The assumption that heterosexuality is the norm

14. Who typically set the parameters for early women’s sport participation?

A. Women’s sport clubs

B. Male authorities and organizers

C. Feminist movements

D. Educational institutions

B. Male authorities and organizers

15. Which term best describes a society where women have to conform to male-defined expectations to be accepted in sport?

A. Feminine apologetic

B. Patriarchy

C. Matriarchy

D. Gender binary

B. Patriarchy

8. In the 19th century, women’s participation in ________ gave them confidence and independence.

Sport ethic

9. ________ and femininity are social constructions that define expected gender roles.

Masculinity

10. The ________ ________ encouraged women to play “appropriate” sports that emphasized grace and beauty.

Bicycling

7. The term ________ ________ describes women maintaining traditional femininity while competing in sport.

Feminine apologetic

6. The ____ wave of feminism focused on suffrage, education, and independence.

First

5. The system of male dominance in society is known as ________.

Patriarchy

4. Sport has historically been a bastion of ________ privilege.

Male

3. The ________ ________ is the socially constructed distinction between being a “man” or “woman.”

Gender binary

2. ________ refers to the social roles and personal identification connected to masculinity and femininity.

Gender

1. ________ refers to the anatomy and physiology of an individual’s reproductive system.

Sex

10. The socially constructed idea that there are only two genders → ________

Gender binary

9. Traits like strength and dominance associated with men → ________

Masculinity

8. 19th-century sport associated with women’s independence → ________

Bicycling

7. Internal sense of being male, female, or other → ________

Gender identity

6. Maintaining femininity to avoid criticism → ________

Feminine apologetic

5. Historical exclusion of women from sport → ________

Patriarchy

4. Belief that heterosexuality is “normal” → ________

Heteronormativity

3. Social distinction between male/female roles → ________

Gender

2. Early feminist movement seeking suffrage → ________

Feminism

1. Social system dominated by men → ________

Patriarchy

1. What did women experience in North America immediately after World War II?

A. Increased workplace leadership roles

B. Encouragement to remain in the workforce

C. Pressure to return to domestic and family life

D. Political independence through suffrage

C. Pressure to return to domestic and family life

2. Which ideal dominated post-war North American society?

A. The feminist household

B. The nuclear family

C. The matriarchal community

D. The collective family model

B. The nuclear family

3. What 1963 book by Betty Friedan criticized the image of women confined to domestic life?

A. The Feminine Mystique

B. The Female Mind

C. The Feminist Agenda

D. The Woman’s Condition

A. The Feminine Mystique

4. Which U.S. legislation outlawed discrimination based on sex and race in 1964?

A. Equal Pay Act

B. Civil Rights Act

C. Title IX

D. Roe v. Wade

B. Civil Rights Act

5. What was the purpose of Title IX (1972)?

A. To restrict athletic funding for women while increasing male salaries

B. To enforce equal access and resources in education and sport

C. To limit female participation in sport because sport is inherently patriarchal

D. To give reproductive rights

B. To enforce equal access and resources in education and sport

6. Which 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case legalized abortion up to 24 weeks?

A. Roe v. Wade

B. Reed v. Reed

C. Brown v. Board

D. Miranda v. Arizona

A. Roe v. Wade

7. In Canada, which year was abortion legalized?

A. 1963

B. 1969

C. 1974

D. 1982

B. 1969

8. Liberal feminism seeks to:

A. Overthrow and rebuild all the social institutions

B. Create female-only organizations

C. Abolish all gender distinctions

D. Work within existing institutions to reform them

D. Work within existing institutions to reform them

9. Radical feminism believes:

A. Patriarchy can be reformed through law

B. Institutions are inherently patriarchal and must be rebuilt

C. Equal pay and abortion rights alone can fix inequality

D. Gender roles should remain traditional

B. Institutions are inherently patriarchal and must be rebuilt

10. Which organization was a key expression of radical feminist activism?

A. NOW (National Organization for Women)

B. CIAW (Canadian Institute for Athletic Women)

C. WTA (Women’s Tennis Association)

D. IOC (International Olympic Committee)

A. NOW (National Organization for Women)

11. The “Virginia Slims Tour” of 1970 represented:

A. Male leadership reforming tennis to be more equitable

B. Government-funded gender equality

C. Decline of women’s tennis because of the inequality

D. Radical feminist resistance against male control of sport

D. Radical feminist resistance against male control of sport

12. The “Battle of the Sexes” match (1973) symbolized:

A. Male superiority in sport

B. The legitimization of women’s athletic ability

C. Decline of women’s tennis viewership

D. The abolition of mixed-gender events

B. The legitimization of women’s athletic ability

13. Formation of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in 1974 represented:

A. Women gaining joint control within the existing system

B. Men reasserting dominance in tennis

C. End of professional women’s tennis because of lack of funding

D. A state-funded experiment in equality

A. Women gaining joint control within the existing system

14. Who designed glamorous tennis outfits to maintain feminine appeal despite progress?

A. Billie Jean King

B. Ted Tinling

C. Rosie Casals

D. Gladys Heldman

B. Ted Tinling

15. Which statement best reflects ongoing “double standards” in women’s sport?

A. Women must be both successful and appear feminine or “sexy.”

B. Women are valued only for athletic success.

C. Men are encouraged to appear glamorous.

D. Female athletes face no social pressure.

A. Women must be both successful and appear feminine or “sexy.”

1. After World War II, women were encouraged to return to the ________.

Home

2. The dominant post-war social unit was the ________ ________.

Nuclear family

3. Betty Friedan’s 1963 book The ________ ________ criticized the domestic ideal.

Feminine mystic

4. Title IX (1972) aimed to provide equal ________ and ________ for women in education and sport.

Access and resources

5. The Canadian ________ of Rights and Freedoms (1982) outlawed discrimination against women.

Charter

6. Radical feminists argued that institutions are poisoned by ________.

Patriarchy

7. Liberal feminists sought to reform society from ________ existing structures.

Within

8. The 1970 Virginia Slims Tour was a ________ response to male control of tennis.

Radical

5. Feminist approach that reforms from within → ________

Liberal

4. Feminist approach that rebuilds rather than reforms → ________

Radical

3. 1972 U.S. law mandating equal opportunity in education → ________

Title IX