Question 1

Who epitomized a popular runway model type called the "glamazon super model" during the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iman 
B)  Naomi Campbell 
C)  Paulina Porizkova 
D)  Carol Alt 
E)  Cindy Crawford 
A)  Iman 
B)  Naomi Campbell 
C)  Paulina Porizkova 
D)  Carol Alt 
E)  Cindy Crawford B

Question 2

In which prehistoric era did the limestone carving Venus of Willendorf appear?

Accepted Answer

A)  25,000 BCE 
B)  3000 BCE 
C)  14,000 BCE 
D)  43,000 BCE 
E)  9, 5000 BCE 
A)  25,000 BCE 
B)  3000 BCE 
C)  14,000 BCE 
D)  43,000 BCE 
E)  9, 5000 BCE A

Question 3

The "waif look" during the 1990s was typified by the model Kate Moss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

How do we define the term aesthetics in relationship to social behavior?

Accepted Answer

Aesthetics, in the broadest sense, refer

Question 5

How does expensive fashion styles exemplify a means to demonstrate affluence and power?

Accepted Answer

Expensive fashion styles exemplify a mea

Question 6

The 1970s signified the first time that non-European models of beauty could be viewed as beautiful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rita Hayworth's career during the 1940s exemplifies the era of "invisibility" for Latin actors in Hollywood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Define the term objectification. How does it apply a new trend in visual imagery that portrays men as sexual rather than active objects?

Accepted Answer

Objectification refers to the act of tre

Question 9

Who created the drawings for the Arrow Collar Man from 1907 to 1931?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles Dana Gibson 
B)  Maxfield Parrish 
C)  Thomas Nast 
D)  Arthur Rackham 
E)  Joseph Christian Leyendecker
F) Harrison Fisher 
A)  Charles Dana Gibson 
B)  Maxfield Parrish 
C)  Thomas Nast 
D)  Arthur Rackham 
E)  Joseph Christian Leyendecker
F) Harrison Fisher

Question 10

Explain why the 1980s represents the return of the Hourglass Look?

Accepted Answer

The 1980s represents the return of the H

Question 11

Describe the "flapper" in 1920s' American culture. Explain how the emergence of the "flapper" was seen a symbol of liberation and prosperity in American society?

Accepted Answer

The "flapper" was a term used to describ

Question 12

Which famous Mexican actress was regarded as a part of the "Latin invasion" in Hollywood during the 1930s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elena Sánchez Valenzuela 
B)  Dolores del Río 
C)  Sara Montiel 
D)  Andrea Palma 
E)  Lupita Tovar 
A)  Elena Sánchez Valenzuela 
B)  Dolores del Río 
C)  Sara Montiel 
D)  Andrea Palma 
E)  Lupita Tovar

Question 13

Laura Mulvey's feminist film theory "the male gaze" represents a significant development in the evolution of visual media theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Where was Sarah Baartman from?

Accepted Answer

A)  The city of Durban in South Africa 
B)  Cape Colony in South Africa 
C)  Lesotho in Southern Africa 
D)  Port Elizabeth in South Africa 
E)  The Bushveld in South Africa 
A)  The city of Durban in South Africa 
B)  Cape Colony in South Africa 
C)  Lesotho in Southern Africa 
D)  Port Elizabeth in South Africa 
E)  The Bushveld in South Africa

Question 15

During the Black Power movement the natural hairstyle now known as the Afro was derided by its leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Who said this statement: "There is no totally natural or neutral body-even the naked body reflects the culture to which it belongs?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Marianne Thesander 
B)  Benoît Lamarche 
C)  Nicholas Chare 
D)  Deb Bugard 
E)  Per Bjorntorpe 
A)  Marianne Thesander 
B)  Benoît Lamarche 
C)  Nicholas Chare 
D)  Deb Bugard 
E)  Per Bjorntorpe

Question 17

During the 1880s, actress Lillian Russell personified the image of the ideal beauty with her hourglass figure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What was the name of the character that actress Christina Hendricks played on the cable network AMC television series Mad Men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rachel Katz 
B)  Joan Harris 
C)  Peggy Olson 
D)  Betty Francis 
E)  Megan Draper 
A)  Rachel Katz 
B)  Joan Harris 
C)  Peggy Olson 
D)  Betty Francis 
E)  Megan Draper

Question 19

Which person referred to male models in the Calvin Klein underwear campaigns as "leaners"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lauren Milligan 
B)  Susan Cokal 
C)  Myra Mendible 
D)  Erica Berman 
E)  Susan Bordo 
A)  Lauren Milligan 
B)  Susan Cokal 
C)  Myra Mendible 
D)  Erica Berman 
E)  Susan Bordo

Question 20

Why is Jennifer López known as a "supernova" and "crossover" celebrity?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer López, often referred to by her

Who epitomized a popular runway model type called the "glamazon super model" during the 1990s?

In which prehistoric era did the limestone carving Venus of Willendorf appear?

The "waif look" during the 1990s was typified by the model Kate Moss.

How do we define the term aesthetics in relationship to social behavior?

How does expensive fashion styles exemplify a means to demonstrate affluence and power?

The 1970s signified the first time that non-European models of beauty could be viewed as beautiful.

Rita Hayworth's career during the 1940s exemplifies the era of "invisibility" for Latin actors in Hollywood.

Define the term objectification. How does it apply a new trend in visual imagery that portrays men as sexual rather than active objects?

Who created the drawings for the Arrow Collar Man from 1907 to 1931?

Explain why the 1980s represents the return of the Hourglass Look?

Describe the "flapper" in 1920s' American culture. Explain how the emergence of the "flapper" was seen a symbol of liberation and prosperity in American society?

Which famous Mexican actress was regarded as a part of the "Latin invasion" in Hollywood during the 1930s?

Laura Mulvey's feminist film theory "the male gaze" represents a significant development in the evolution of visual media theories.

Where was Sarah Baartman from?

During the Black Power movement the natural hairstyle now known as the Afro was derided by its leadership.

Who said this statement: "There is no totally natural or neutral body-even the naked body reflects the culture to which it belongs?"

During the 1880s, actress Lillian Russell personified the image of the ideal beauty with her hourglass figure.

What was the name of the character that actress Christina Hendricks played on the cable network AMC television series Mad Men?

Which person referred to male models in the Calvin Klein underwear campaigns as "leaners"?

Why is Jennifer López known as a "supernova" and "crossover" celebrity?

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Who epitomized a popular runway model type called the "glamazon super model" during the 1990s?

In which prehistoric era did the limestone carving Venus of Willendorf appear?

The "waif look" during the 1990s was typified by the model Kate Moss.

How do we define the term aesthetics in relationship to social behavior?

How does expensive fashion styles exemplify a means to demonstrate affluence and power?

The 1970s signified the first time that non-European models of beauty could be viewed as beautiful.

Rita Hayworth's career during the 1940s exemplifies the era of "invisibility" for Latin actors in Hollywood.

Define the term objectification. How does it apply a new trend in visual imagery that portrays men as sexual rather than active objects?

Who created the drawings for the Arrow Collar Man from 1907 to 1931?

Explain why the 1980s represents the return of the Hourglass Look?

Describe the "flapper" in 1920s' American culture. Explain how the emergence of the "flapper" was seen a symbol of liberation and prosperity in American society?

Which famous Mexican actress was regarded as a part of the "Latin invasion" in Hollywood during the 1930s?

Laura Mulvey's feminist film theory "the male gaze" represents a significant development in the evolution of visual media theories.

Where was Sarah Baartman from?

During the Black Power movement the natural hairstyle now known as the Afro was derided by its leadership.

Who said this statement: "There is no totally natural or neutral body-even the naked body reflects the culture to which it belongs?"

During the 1880s, actress Lillian Russell personified the image of the ideal beauty with her hourglass figure.

What was the name of the character that actress Christina Hendricks played on the cable network AMC television series Mad Men?

Which person referred to male models in the Calvin Klein underwear campaigns as "leaners"?

Why is Jennifer López known as a "supernova" and "crossover" celebrity?

Sex, Gender, and Social Construction

Language and Communication

Gender and Inequality

LGBTQQIA Identities and Challenges

Constructions of Homosexualities: Past and Present

Beyond the Mythical Norm: Considering Race, Class, and Gender

Work, Inequality, and Neoliberalism

Gender-Based Violence

Human Rights and Global Activism

History of Womens Activism in the United States: Struggles and Solidarities

Feminisms: Theories and Practices

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