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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the author, who originally defined "sisterhood" in the feminist movement?
(a) The middle class white women at the forefront of the movement.
(b) Young female college students in sociology classes.
(c) Working class women.
(d) University professors.

3. How does the author propose to prioritize the struggles against various forms of prejudice?
(a) Feminists should focus on gender issues first and then address problems like classism.
(b) She does not think that prejudices can be prioritized one over the other.
(c) People should prioritize whatever prejudice is most relevant to their lives.
(d) Feminists should look to their community leaders for guidance on how to prioritize their actions against different forms of prejudice.

4. How are black and white men the same in the author's view?
(a) They both do not want women to be strong and assertive.
(b) They are both capable of sexual oppression and violence against women, whether sexual or non-sexual.
(c) They are not the same in the author's view.
(d) They both stand to lose power as a result of feminism.

5. What major difference between white and black men does the author point out?
(a) White men encouraged women to go to work whereas black men did not.
(b) Black men were not as threatened by strong women functioning outside traditional gender roles.
(c) Black men did not trust women who worked outside the home.
(d) White men were not as threatened by strong women functioning outside traditional gender roles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did these early feminists forget to take into account in their beliefs about men?

2. What change to the language expressing involvement in feminism does the author advocate?

3. Why does the author spend time talking about the relationship between feminism and the family?

4. What would this change in language suggest?

5. What assertion does the author make (once again) about who benefits from the current feminist movement?

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