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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is instinctive in the human sense?

2. What was the only thing that these kids looked for?

3. Who was always blamed for the neurosis of men?

4. What is characteristic of underdeveloped nations?

5. When did Professor Maslow begin his study of the relationship between sexuality and the "dominance" feeling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How do Freud and Margaret Mead's study of women influence the development of the feminine mystique? What role do these individuals play in the education of women in regards to the mystique? How do their views compliment each other? Explain your answer and support it with research from outside the book.

Essay Topic 3

How can a woman's husband act as an anchor within the feminine mystique? Is this intentional? How is it ultimately the woman's decision to go back to school and continue her education? What things prevent her from doing so?

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