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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the unique characteristic of human existence?

2. What was to be capitalized on in order to keep selling products?

3. What was the problem with the vast majority of men and boys born to mothers enthralled in the mystique?

4. What does Professor Maslow say about the words "feminine" and "masculine"?

5. How many hours a week did a housewife who lived in a city of over 100,000 work in the home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of women in today's world. Has the image of women through societies' eyes changed much in the last fifty to sixty years? If so, how, if not, hypothesize on why not.

Essay Topic 2

How were men equally a part of a "masculine mystique" during the years of the Vietnam war? What kind of roles did the men play during this time, and what were they told was the full extent of masculinity? How did they oppose the masculine mystique, and what kinds of pressure did they face in response to their movement?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role that religion plays in perpetuating the feminine mystique. Why do you think this is the case? What does religion stand to gain if the women stay home? Why? Explain your answer.

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