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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author believe that it is important to define feminism from within the movement?
(a) It makes feminists appear more organized.
(b) Because it helps to combat negative stereotypes placed on it from without, and it can create growth within the movement.
(c) It provides direction for newcomers to the movement.
(d) Because it fosters pride among feminists.

2. For the author, what is the relationship between traditional beliefs about the family and society at large?
(a) Traditional beliefs about the family and the relationships within it are grounded in ll the other forms of discrimination at work in American society.
(b) She credits changes in society with destroying the traditional family structure.
(c) She does not see any relationship between the two.
(d) She thinks that the family is a haven from society.

3. What assertion does the author make (once again) about who benefits from the current feminist movement?
(a) Children will benefit, but not the current generation.
(b) She states that white middle class women stand to benefit more than anyone else.
(c) Only women will benefit from the movement.
(d) It can, and will, benefit people of both genders and all ages.

4. How does the author see feminism and the family?
(a) She feels ambivalent about the relationship between the two.
(b) Her definition of feminism is one that is pro-family.
(c) She thinks feminists that reject the family completely are justified in doing so.
(d) She believes that the traditional family structure is fine the way it is and feminists should not try to change it.

5. What do feminists need to consider when examining their beliefs about men?
(a) Whether it is safe to alter their beliefs about men.
(b) How lower and working class men and non-white men are also oppressed.
(c) How often men use sexist language.
(d) Whether or not men deserve to be included in feminism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Were there ever alternate reactions to black women's efforts to participate in the early feminist movement, and if so what were they?

2. Why did many lower/middle class and/or non-white women respond to early feminist views on work as they did?

3. In the author's view, is it valid to define feminism in terms of creating a sense of community?

4. How are black and white men the same in the author's view?

5. What is the main relationship discussed in Chapter 5?

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