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Feminist Theory from Margin to Center Quiz

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Feminist Theory from Margin to Center Quiz

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1)

How does the author describe the family in "Western society"? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

The Western family is based on nurturing and equality.
Television has destroyed family relationships.
It is no longer the primary social unit.
For centuries it has been dominated by a sexist, patriarchal, authoritarian model.
2)

According to the author, who originally defined "sisterhood" in the feminist movement? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

The middle class white women at the forefront of the movement.
University professors.
Working class women.
Young female college students in sociology classes.
3)

How does the author propose to prioritize the struggles against various forms of prejudice? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

People should prioritize whatever prejudice is most relevant to their lives.
Feminists should focus on gender issues first and then address problems like classism.
Feminists should look to their community leaders for guidance on how to prioritize their actions against different forms of prejudice.
She does not think that prejudices can be prioritized one over the other.
4)

What assertion does the author make (once again) about who benefits from the current feminist movement? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Children will benefit, but not the current generation.
Only women will benefit from the movement.
It can, and will, benefit people of both genders and all ages.
She states that white middle class women stand to benefit more than anyone else.
5)

In the author's view, what is the result, or effect, of some successful feminists' particular relationship with power? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

It destroys less powerful women's chances.
It perpetuates the very sexism they claim to strive against.
It makes men extremely jealous.
It reverses gender roles in a positive way.
6)

What was the week point in feminists' initial view of power? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

They did not realize that power was not limited to men.
They placed too much value on attaining power and not enough on its effects.
Their opinions were vague and lacked cohesion.
They did not distinguish between power as domination and control over others and power that is creative and life-affirming.
7)

What was the shared feeling that helped define sisterhood in the early years of the movement, according to the author? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Desire for greater affluence.
Artistic inspiration.
A sense of victimization.
A love of adventure.
8)

The title of Chapter Ten, "Revolutionary Parenting," suggests which of the following ideas? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

How activists can meet the challenges of parenting.
Parenting and technology.
Parents should homeschool their children.
Parenting, and attitudes toward it, must undergo major changes.
9)

What aspects of society, for example, would women be able to work towards changing if they were freed from exploitation. (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Politics and economics.
Instituting new national holidays.
City planning.
Religion.
10)

What must happen in order for women to create true sisterhood? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Women must all agree on a single definition of sisterhood.
Women must learn to explore, understand, and communicate their individual experiences.
Women must learn to organize politically.
Women must decide to get a formal education.
11)

What was the early feminist belief about creating change according to the author? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

That demanding necessary change and pointing out areas for that change would be enough to make it happen.
It would happen once women took over the media.
That armed resistance was the only way to achieve true change.
That change would not take place for another generation.
12)

Why does the author hold her particular beliefs about prioritizing struggles against different forms of prejudice? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

As a black woman, she feels that race is a more pressing matter than feminism.
Because she is a women, she places gender issues first.
She holds her views because she needs to maintain her standing in the academic community.
All are ultimately as destructive of society and the individual as the other.
13)

In addition to gender and violence, what major aspect of violence does the author discuss in this chapter? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

War.
Parental violence.
Violence in the cinema.
Violence against animals.
14)

The title of Chapter Twelve, "Feminist Revolution: Development through Struggle," refers to which of the following ideas? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

That feminist-oriented change is achieved through perseverance and hard work.
The feminist revolution will only be won via armed struggle.
That the feminist movement must struggle for the benefit of developing countries.
Feminists create change by holding serious debates.
15)

What group of women are left out but really stand to benefit more from feminist thought? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

College women.
Housewives.
Illiterate women.
Middle class women.
16)

Based on your overall understanding of this text, what approach is suggested by the title, Feminist Theory from Margin to Center? (from Chapter 12)

Feminist theory has been simplified to gain mass appeal.
Feminist theory is changed, enhanced, and expanded by voices coming from the margins.
Feminism started out on the margins and now it is mainstream.
Feminism is now accepted because it includes men.
17)

How did women working for change initially view the exercise of power? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

As a rejection of femininity.
As a luxury.
As something to strive for.
As something negative.
18)

In the author's view, which prejudices is it important for women of color to transcend? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Prejudices against academics and/or intellectuals.
Prejudices against illiterate women.
Prejudices against their mothers' generation.
Prejudices against rich women.
19)

How does the author view the kind of power practiced by women from non-affluent communities? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

As a new form of slavery.
As an imitation of patriarchal models of power
As an ideal kind of power.
As a disappointment.
20)

What observations does the author make about women and the practice of violence? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Women are actually more violent than men.
Women are more violent as teenagers.
Women also have a capacity for violence and many condone and advocate war.
Women are essentially nonviolent by nature.
21)

For the author, what is the relationship between traditional beliefs about the family and society at large? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Traditional beliefs about the family and the relationships within it are grounded in ll the other forms of discrimination at work in American society.
She thinks that the family is a haven from society.
She does not see any relationship between the two.
She credits changes in society with destroying the traditional family structure.
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