Gender in International Relations MCQs

1. What is the primary focus of feminist theories in International Relations (IR)?
a) Economic development
b) Military strategy
c) Gender relations and power dynamics
d) Environmental sustainability
Answer: c) Gender relations and power dynamics

2. Which term describes the social and cultural roles, behaviors, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women?
a) Gender identity
b) Gender roles
c) Gender equality
d) Gender norms
Answer: b) Gender roles

3. Which UN Security Council Resolution addresses women, peace, and security?
a) Resolution 1325
b) Resolution 1441
c) Resolution 1820
d) Resolution 1540
Answer: a) Resolution 1325

4. Who is considered a pioneer in the field of feminist International Relations?
a) Susan Strange
b) J. Ann Tickner
c) Kenneth Waltz
d) Joseph Nye
Answer: b) J. Ann Tickner

5. What is the primary goal of gender mainstreaming in international policies?
a) To promote economic growth
b) To ensure gender perspectives are integrated into all policies and programs
c) To enhance military capabilities
d) To reduce environmental pollution
Answer: b) To ensure gender perspectives are integrated into all policies and programs

6. Which concept highlights the interconnectedness of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender?
a) Intersectionality
b) Globalization
c) Post-colonialism
d) Constructivism
Answer: a) Intersectionality

7. What does the term “gender gap” refer to in the context of international relations?
a) Differences in economic development between countries
b) Differences in voting patterns between men and women
c) Disparities in political, social, and economic opportunities between genders
d) Differences in military capabilities between nations
Answer: c) Disparities in political, social, and economic opportunities between genders

8. Which international organization launched the “HeForShe” campaign?
a) World Bank
b) United Nations
c) NATO
d) International Monetary Fund
Answer: b) United Nations

9. What is the primary objective of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?
a) To promote free trade
b) To eliminate gender-based discrimination
c) To enhance military alliances
d) To protect the environment
Answer: b) To eliminate gender-based discrimination

10. Which concept refers to the equal treatment and opportunities for all genders?
a) Gender neutrality
b) Gender equality
c) Gender discrimination
d) Gender stratification
Answer: b) Gender equality

11. Which feminist IR theory focuses on the importance of women’s experiences and contributions in global politics?
a) Liberal feminism
b) Radical feminism
c) Postcolonial feminism
d) Socialist feminism
Answer: a) Liberal feminism

12. Which feminist theorist is known for her critique of traditional IR theories for their exclusion of gender?
a) Cynthia Enloe
b) Robert Keohane
c) Hans Morgenthau
d) Stephen Walt
Answer: a) Cynthia Enloe

13. Which international agreement aims to end violence and discrimination against women and girls?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
c) Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
d) Kyoto Protocol
Answer: c) Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

14. What does the term “gendered lens” refer to in IR?
a) Analyzing international issues without considering gender
b) Analyzing international issues with a focus on gender perspectives
c) A focus on economic factors in global politics
d) A focus on military strategies in international relations
Answer: b) Analyzing international issues with a focus on gender perspectives

15. Which feminist concept critiques the male-dominated nature of international politics?
a) Patriarchy
b) Hegemony
c) Anarchy
d) Sovereignty
Answer: a) Patriarchy

16. Which term describes the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes?
a) Feminism
b) Nationalism
c) Socialism
d) Realism
Answer: a) Feminism

17. What is the focus of postcolonial feminism in IR?
a) The role of colonial history in shaping contemporary gender relations
b) The impact of economic policies on gender equality
c) The importance of military power in international politics
d) The promotion of free trade agreements
Answer: a) The role of colonial history in shaping contemporary gender relations

18. Which term refers to the structural and institutional practices that perpetuate gender inequality?
a) Gender mainstreaming
b) Gender norms
c) Gender stratification
d) Gender discrimination
Answer: d) Gender discrimination

19. Which feminist approach in IR emphasizes the diversity of women’s experiences and intersectionality?
a) Liberal feminism
b) Radical feminism
c) Postcolonial feminism
d) Ecofeminism
Answer: c) Postcolonial feminism

20. What does the term “gender security” refer to in IR?
a) National security measures
b) The safety and well-being of individuals regardless of gender
c) Military alliances
d) Economic stability
Answer: b) The safety and well-being of individuals regardless of gender

21. Which feminist scholar wrote “Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics”?
a) Cynthia Enloe
b) J. Ann Tickner
c) Mary Kaldor
d) Judith Butler
Answer: a) Cynthia Enloe

22. Which international treaty addresses the trafficking and exploitation of women and children?
a) Convention on the Rights of the Child
b) Palermo Protocol
c) Paris Agreement
d) Ottawa Treaty
Answer: b) Palermo Protocol

23. Which concept refers to the distribution of power and resources between genders?
a) Gender stratification
b) Gender equality
c) Gender neutrality
d) Gender mainstreaming
Answer: a) Gender stratification

24. Which term describes the process of evaluating the implications for people of different genders in any planned action?
a) Gender analysis
b) Gender roles
c) Gender norms
d) Gender stratification
Answer: a) Gender analysis

25. Which feminist perspective critiques the capitalist system for perpetuating gender inequalities?
a) Liberal feminism
b) Radical feminism
c) Marxist feminism
d) Postcolonial feminism
Answer: c) Marxist feminism

26. Which concept refers to the shared set of attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization, including its gender dynamics?
a) Gender culture
b) Gender identity
c) Gender mainstreaming
d) Gender roles
Answer: a) Gender culture

27. Which international document is often referred to as the “international bill of rights for women”?
a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
c) Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
d) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Answer: b) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

28. Which feminist IR theory focuses on the role of global capitalism in shaping gender relations?
a) Liberal feminism
b) Marxist feminism
c) Radical feminism
d) Postcolonial feminism
Answer: b) Marxist feminism

29. Which term describes the efforts to ensure that both men and women benefit equally from development programs?
a) Gender mainstreaming
b) Gender stratification
c) Gender equality
d) Gender analysis
Answer: a) Gender mainstreaming

30. Which concept refers to the ways in which women and men are differently impacted by environmental issues?
a) Environmental feminism
b) Ecofeminism
c) Gender stratification
d) Gender neutrality
Answer: b) Ecofeminism

31. Which international initiative aims to close the gender gap in political participation and representation?
a) Global Compact for Gender Equality
b) HeForShe
c) Sustainable Development Goal 5
d) Millennium Development Goals
Answer: c) Sustainable Development Goal 5

32. Which concept is central to understanding how global processes and institutions affect gender relations in different cultural contexts?
a) Cultural relativism
b) Global feminism
c) Gendered globalization
d) Gender neutrality
Answer: c) Gendered globalization

33. Which international organization focuses on eliminating gender-based violence and promoting women’s rights globally?
a) International Criminal Court (ICC)
b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) United Nations Women (UN Women)
Answer: d) United Nations Women (UN Women)

34. Which feminist perspective argues that the international system is inherently patriarchal and needs fundamental change?
a) Liberal feminism
b) Radical feminism
c) Constructivist feminism
d) Ecofeminism
Answer: b) Radical feminism

35. What term is used to describe policies and practices designed to promote gender balance and equality in various sectors?
a) Affirmative action
b) Gender mainstreaming
c) Gender equality
d) Gender integration
Answer: a) Affirmative action

36. Which feminist theory emphasizes the role of state structures and institutions in perpetuating gender inequality?
a) Liberal feminism
b) Socialist feminism
c) Postcolonial feminism
d) Radical feminism
Answer: b) Socialist feminism

37. Which of the following is a key principle of the Beijing Platform for Action?
a) Gender-responsive budgeting
b) Gender-neutral education
c) Gender-exclusive policies
d) Gender segregation
Answer: a) Gender-responsive budgeting

Gender in International Relations MCQs

More MCQS on International Relations

Leave a Comment Cancel reply