Feminist Theory from Margin to Center Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 20:

1.

Besides spreading feminism and its goals, what else would be accomplished by the action promoted by the author? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Less boredom and frustration.

The dispelling of stereotypes.

A better sense of current events.

The creation of new woman-owned franchises.

2.

Following the author's reasoning, what does a societal trend towards women identifying with and pursuing male models of power show? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

That women are just as capable as men.

That women lack the ability to develop their own models.

That women do not necessarily experience and wield power differently from men.

It does not really show us anything one way or the other.

3.

In Chapter Four, what does the author give as the broad definition of "sisterhood" from the early feminist movement? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Common religion among women.

Unity between women.

Unity between working women.

Women who share the same parents.

4.

Why does the author hold her particular beliefs about prioritizing struggles against different forms of prejudice? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

All are ultimately as destructive of society and the individual as the other.

As a black woman, she feels that race is a more pressing matter than feminism.

She holds her views because she needs to maintain her standing in the academic community.

Because she is a women, she places gender issues first.

5.

Related to education, what does the author see as one of the primary goals of feminism? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Encouraging women to strive for education and develop their intellects.

Encouraging women to take more business classes.

Encouraging women not to get lose sight of their families in their quest for an education.

Encouraging women to challenge their male professors.

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