Feminist Theory from Margin to Center Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 20:

1.

According to the author, challenges to to sisterhood can exist between white women and women of color; between which other groups does she say that they can exist? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Only between women from different social classes.

Challenges to sisterhood do not really occur between other groups of women.

Between different groups of non-white women, women of different classes and/or races/ethnicities, and women of different sexual orientations.

Between women from different universities.

2.

What is the main topic of discussion in Chapter Eleven, "Ending Female Sexual Oppression." (from Chapters 10 and 11)

Prostitution.

Sexual harassment in the work place.

Sexuality and sexual expression.

Pornography.

3.

For the author, if "we" are to transform our present reality, what must happen? (from Chapter 12)

We must embrace our enemies.

We cannot truly change out present reality without creating complete chaos.

The world we most intimately know and feel safe in must end.

We must elect a female president.

4.

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 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.

Feminists should focus on gender issues first and then address problems like classism.

5.

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.

For centuries it has been dominated by a sexist, patriarchal, authoritarian model.

It is no longer the primary social unit.

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