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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. George Gilder writes that family is the ______________ so males denied this are apt to________________.

2. In 1987 what percent of single women accept bearing and raising children outside wedlock?

3. According to Faludi what is the greatest fear of suffrage opponents in the 1910s?

4. The New Right select which of the following adjectives to describe feminism?

5. What is the message of chapter 11, "The Backlash Brain Trust: From Neocons to Neofems"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss at least two of the implications of the fetal protection movement.

2. Summarize the Sears, Roebuck, and Co. battle with the EEOC?

3. Highlight Chapter 13's presentation of the prominent battle between NBC, ABC, and the women who choose to stand up to their policies?

4. Describe the ways in which Poet Robert Bly affects the feminist movement.

5. Michael Levin and his wife Margarita Levin are highlighted as examples of a couple who espouse anti-feminist views while benefiting from feminist thoughts and perspectives. In what ways does Faludi believe this is seen in their lives?

6. The press touts a shrinking pay gap and decreasing discrimination for women in white-collar positions. According to Faludi, however, this is not the case. Explain the evidence Faludi presents to refute the presses claims.

7. Highlight the 1980s battle against abortion and women's rights to control their reproductive rights.

8. According to Faludi, why are men like John Willke and Randall Terry engaged in the fight against abortion.

9. Author and radio show host Toni Grant provides advice to help women be happy, overcome the obstacles of feminism, and get married. Highlight how her relationship advice contrasts with her real life relationships.

10. As one of the czars under President Regan, Gary Bauer represents male politicians who attack feminism. These men attempt to serve the backlash vocally while being unable to do so in reality with their own families. Describe the contradiction for Bauer.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to survey responses, women believe they need the right to abortions, maternity leave, and decent childcare. Explain how these three needs are both in harmony and in conflict with one another. How will having access to these choices affect women, their families, and society as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

Faludi writes that Murphy Brown and Roseanne are two characters who are attacked by the backlash. Is this an accurate accusation? Why or why not?

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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