Feminist Utopia Quiz

by Julia Azarcon

If you’re at all familiar with second-wave feminism, one of its most salient features includes the rise of feminist science fiction. Many of the works in this subgenre have been highly influential across several schools of thought, including gender inequality, sexuality, race, and reproduction. These themes are often illustrated through utopias, depicting societies where all the heinous transgressions of our patriarchal society have either been solved or never existed to begin with. However, many female authors have taken different approaches to reaching their so-called "utopia." Among some of the most notable texts of this period, which of these utopias do you fit into best? Are you ready to annihilate the concept of gender, or believe that radical separatism is our only hope? Transport yourself hundreds of years into the future and take this quiz to find out if you’re ready for the utopia that awaits!

(This quiz was inspired by my English 368/Gender Studies 361 class called Utopian and Dystopian Sci-Fi in Second Wave Feminism. It’s offered in the winter and is an amazing class!!! Would recommend it to anyone who wants to read good books. It’s also one of my favorite classes ever, and that’s coming from a graduating senior. Special thanks to Professor Thompson who teaches the course, as she helped me formulate the questions!)

1. What would you consider as a fun past time?

2. Aside from gender equality, what other global issue interests you the most?

3. How would you like to raise your child?

4. What’s your favorite way to read a novel?

5. When it comes to relationships…

6. What’s the next big fashion trend?

7. How do you like expressing your emotions?

8. Which career path do you see yourself pursuing in your desired utopia?

9. What technological advancements do you look forward to enjoying in your utopia?

10. How will your utopia’s government be structured?

11. How do you de-stress after a long week?

12. What will sex be like in your feminist utopia?