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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main topic of discussion in Chapter Eleven, "Ending Female Sexual Oppression."
(a) Sexual harassment in the work place.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Pornography.
(d) Sexuality and sexual expression.

2. As stated in the 1984 Preface, what is the primary weakness of feminist theory that the author promises to address in her book?
(a) Feminist theory does not reach out to younger women.
(b) It has been developed and presented from the perspective of women with more societal power and privilege.
(c) Feminist theory does not propose concrete solutions for women's empowerment.
(d) Feminist theory is too focused on economics.

3. What do these accepted beliefs about motherhood manifest for the author?
(a) Liberal thought.
(b) Television narratives.
(c) Groundbreaking theories of motherhood.
(d) Ingrained sexist thought.

4. How did many lower/middle class and/or non-white women respond to this view of work?
(a) They agreed with it.
(b) Work was not part of their list of concerns at the time.
(c) They wanted more discussion of career possibilities.
(d) It alienated them from feminism.

5. The author expresses how feminism reacts to "a political system of imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy;" how does she view the state of our society today?
(a) In spite of the social advances of the last few decades, this system is still entrenched; therefore, feminist work is still relevant.
(b) No advances have been made despite the best efforts of the movement.
(c) Feminism has completely transformed the system at all levels.
(d) Our contemporary society has made race irrelevant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it ultimately mean for the author when women behave like white men?

2. How does the author view women's desires and attempts to be like white men?

3. In the Preface (2000), what examples does the author give of the problematic status of women in contemporary society?

4. In the author's view, which prejudices is it important for women of color to transcend?

5. According to the author, challenges to to sisterhood can exist between white women and women of color; between which other groups does she say that they can exist?

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