Feminist Theory from Margin to Center Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 20:

1.

In the author's view, which prejudices is it important for women of color to transcend? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Prejudices against academics and/or intellectuals.

Prejudices against illiterate women.

Prejudices against their mothers' generation.

Prejudices against rich women.

2.

In the title of Chapter Five, what term is used to describe men's relationship to the feminist movement. (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Comrades in struggle.

Friends of the cause.

Enemy number one.

The oppressor.

3.

How does the author describe the family in "Western society"? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

The Western family is based on nurturing and equality.

Television has destroyed family relationships.

It is no longer the primary social unit.

For centuries it has been dominated by a sexist, patriarchal, authoritarian model.

4.

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

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.

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

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

5.

Which one of the following is true of the author beliefs about child care centers? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

They should not provide food for the children's lunches.

They should be run exclusively by women.

They should be staffed by workers of both genders.

They should be run with discipline and order.

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