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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The chapter "Teen Angels and Unwed Witches" turns to which of the following media?
2. In the book Backlash, attackers of the feminist movement are described as working to put women back in their "proper" place _________________ and __________.
3. The term "strong-armed into motherhood" is used by Faludi to describe which of the following movies?
4. When making an indictment of 1980s films featuring female jobs, Faludi states that these movies do all of the following except:
5. Cries of a "birth dearth" proudly seeks to scare educated white women into keeping up with which of the following groups according to Faludi?
Short Essay Questions
1. What role does Women's Wear Daily play between the fashion industry and the feminist movement?
2. Contrast the media's transition from applauding "brave" relationship choices in the 1970s to the position the media outlets took to address this issue in the 1980s.
3. Briefly explain the series of events that occur after the New York Times announces a "back-to-the-home trend" in 1980 based on six Ivy League undergraduates.
4. Select at least three media outlets and discuss how they work with the backlash to use relationship "scare tactics" to fight against the feminist movement.
5. According to survey responses, women believe they need equal pay, the right to abortions, and decent childcare. Discuss how reforms in those areas would impact women's lives.
6. In a survey of men, it was found that only a small percentage truly supported equality for women. Identify two reasons why men would support equality for women and two reasons why they would not support this initiative.
7. During the 1988 television season, many female characters joke about being like June Cleaver. What point are they making by claiming this analogy?
8. The New Right attempts to denounce day care; however, what does the evidence and data suggest?
9. Discuss three instances in which Faludi uses personification in her description of the backlash.
10. Discuss the way in which the movies and television treat the subject of women and careers.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze chapter11, "The Backlash Brain Trust: From Neocons to Neofems" in which Faludi claims that authors both frighten and confuse people about feminism in the 1980s. In your analysis highlight the work of four of these authors.
Essay Topic 2
According to Faludi, daycare centers became a point of attack for backlash advocates. Discuss why this was an important issue in the fight against the feminist movement. How is this issue handled in today's society? Put yourself in the shoes of a working mother; how do you feel about choosing to place your child(ren) in a daycare setting and why do you feel this way?
Essay Topic 3
Identify three to four ways in which the feminist movement can be used to improve the circumstances of women, men, and families in our society.
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