"The Subjection of Women" Self-Quiz

. Mill holds that the current principle governing the relations between men and women . . .

Is wrong in itself.

Ought to be replaced by a principle of perfect equality.

Is one of the chief hindrances to human improvement.

All of the above.

. Which of the following best describes Mill's position regarding the subjection of women?

The subjection of women is a relic of the past discordant with the future

The subjection of women properly tracks the nature of men and women

The subjection of women is a doctrine that needs to be moderately revised

None of the above

. What characteristic distinguishes modernity for Mill?

Everybody knows their proper role in society

Human beings are separated by race, gender, and class

Human beings are born into their place in society

Human beings are no longer born to their place in life

. According to Mill, when is it acceptable to regulate individual choice?

Never

When it protects the rights of others

Always

When it rights certain social inequalities

. Mill argues that excluding women from any area of vocation . . .

Is fair, because women are naturally limited in certain roles

Is unfair to men, because it keeps them from working harder and attaining the best they can

Deprives society of being served by someone competent without saving it from the incompetent

None of the above

. Mill holds that modern society is distinguished by the fact that one's place in it is fixed at the time of their birth.

True

False

. According to Mill, freedom of individual choice shouldn't be considered as important as it has been

True

False

. Given modernity and the doctrine of free choice and competition, Mill holds it is an overstepping of authority to restrict what certain people are able to do.

True

False

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