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In the early history of the modern transnational feminist movement, _____ conceptions of feminism and
feminist concerns dominated, and _____ feminists clashed. - Western; northern and southern
(T or F) The modern transnational women's movement has been hindered by globalization and advances
in information and communication technologies. - False
The term "_____" refers to activities of government structures that are formally charged with furthering
the status and rights of women. - state feminism
One of the perils associated with women's activism is the potential loss of social belongingness and
social approval. The social costs of speaking out are especially severe in _____ cultures that emphasize
the subordination of _____ goals for the sake of the _____. - collectivist; individual; community
Self-efficacy is fostered by _____. - receiving social support and encouragement
The social costs of speaking out against gender inequality are especially severe in _____. - collectivist
cultures
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - out of an awareness of a generalized
patriarchy
(T or F) In some languages, the words "gender" and "gender-neutral" do not exist. - True
The _____ was developed in 1979 and has been described as an international bill of rights for women. -
Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Oftentimes, women do not resist gender inequality because they believe their efforts will be ineffective.
Such women may be described as having a lack of _______________. - self-efficacy
, Historically, scholars from the United States, Canada, and Western Europe have focused on women's
movements. As such, their analyses have overemphasized all of the following, EXCEPT: - women's
strength, assertiveness, and autonomy
(T or F) Small, local-level activist groups (or grassroots organizations) provide services such as shelter to
battered women and credit to female micro-entrepreneurs; they also engage in local protests and
awareness campaigns. - True
(T or F) The United States was one of the very first nations to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). - False
(T or F) Practical gender interests arise out of an awareness of a generalized patriarchy and a desire to
challenge and change it. - False
(T or F) Femocrats are feminist bureaucrats who work within government structures that are charged
with furthering the status and rights of women. - True
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - out of an awareness of a generalized
patriarchy
In the context of women's movements, identify a true statement about scholars from the United States,
Canada, and Western Europe. - They were the first to study women's movements.
Which of the following statements regarding women's movements is false? - In order to be classified as
a women's movement, multiple issues (i.e., more than a single issue) must be identified as areas of focus
and
Which of the following is a characteristic of a feminist label? - It is perceived as anti-male and anti-family
in some places.
Although significant gains have certainly been made, women's movements have not achieved many of
their goals. Common explanations for this include all of the following, EXCEPT: - often, women's
movements focus too heavily on class-related interests and mobilize poor women.
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