Chapter 14 Self-test questions

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. The focus of liberal feminists on equality is denounced by radical feminists as mistaken because:

It treats women as objects. correct incorrect

It makes women into men. correct incorrect

It reduces feminism to a political movement. correct incorrect

It overlooks the historical struggle of women for justice. correct incorrect

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. Catharine MacKinnon argues that since men dominate women, the question is ultimately one of power. Which proposition below is the most inconsistent with this argument?

Women can achieve equality through political pressure. correct incorrect

Equality is impossible because men define women as different. correct incorrect

The idea of 'woman' needs to be redefined. correct incorrect

The world is phallocentric and oppressive. correct incorrect

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. What is meant by 'asking the women question'?

Encouraging women to be more assertive. correct incorrect

Enquiring of men why they oppress women. correct incorrect

Seeking answers from women about their experience of discrimination. correct incorrect

Attempting to expose the gender consequence of rules and practices that may seem to be objective or neutral. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following quotations best describes the central thesis of difference feminism?

'There are fundamental differences between individual women.' correct incorrect

'Men and women have different conceptions of the feminist project.' correct incorrect

'Women look to context, whereas men appeal to neutral, abstract notions of justice.' correct incorrect

'Men are unable to comprehend their differences from women.' correct incorrect