WST3015 quizes
In the early history of the modern transnational feminist movement, _____
conceptions of feminism and feminist concerns dominated, and _____ feminists
clashed. - CORRECT ANSWER-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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
The term "_____" refers to activities of government structures that are formally
charged with furthering the status and rights of women. - CORRECT
ANSWER-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 _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-collectivist; individual;
community
Self-efficacy is fostered by _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-receiving social
support and encouragement
The social costs of speaking out against gender inequality are especially severe
in _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-collectivist cultures
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-out of an awareness of a generalized patriarchy
(T or F) In some languages, the words "gender" and "gender-neutral" do not
exist. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
The _____ was developed in 1979 and has been described as an international
bill of rights for women. - CORRECT ANSWER-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
_______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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). -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
(T or F) Practical gender interests arise out of an awareness of a generalized
patriarchy and a desire to challenge and change it. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
(T or F) Femocrats are feminist bureaucrats who work within government
structures that are charged with furthering the status and rights of women. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-They were the first to study women's movements.
Which of the following statements regarding women's movements is false? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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
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