30 Questions
What was one of the main influences on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?
Betty Friedman's book The Feminine Mystique
When was Simone de Beauvoir's book The Second Sex first published?
1949
What role did women have to take according to the solutions provided in the text?
Create their own future through creative projects
Which organization was formed in response to the threat of nuclear war and later contributed to the women's rights movement in Canada?
The Voice of Women (VOW)
What characterized the time when The Voice of Women (VOW) organization was formed?
Intense tension due to nuclear weapon testing by USA and USSR
Which book was published by Betty Friedman and had an impact on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?
The Feminine Mystique
What change occurred in the portrayal of women in the media after WWII and into the 1950s and early 1960s?
Women were shown as incompetent and needing male direction in the home.
What was a common portrayal of women in the media during WWII in terms of their capabilities?
Being shown as enjoying their work and being paid equally to men.
What contributed to the shift in the portrayal of women after WWII?
The end of the war leading to a decreased need for women workers.
What was a common message conveyed to women during WWII regarding their role in the workforce?
That they were indispensable for keeping the economy going during the war.
Why did many women have to be persuaded to leave their jobs after WWII?
Because they enjoyed working and liked their jobs.
What key idea was heavily promoted post-WWII regarding a woman's natural role?
That a woman's natural role was solely to stay at home with children.
What is a goal of cultural/maternal feminists?
To have the legal system recognize the special needs of women due to childbearing
What is a drawback of the revalorist position?
It seems to value what results from oppression
According to womanists' criticisms, what is a key issue with liberal feminists?
They are exclusionary and fail to consider how racism and sexism intersect
What do revalorists aim to increase the value and salience of?
Skills, activities, and philosophies derived from traditional women's values
What do womanists argue about African American women's oppression?
It cannot be addressed by a middle-class feminist agenda
Why do cultural/maternal feminists aim to secure unique legal rights for women?
Because only women can bear children and have special needs as a result
What is one of the primary goals of womanists according to the text?
Reforming welfare organizations to respond more humanly to poor women
What was debated in terms of lesbianism as mentioned in the text?
Whether lesbianism is mainly about sharing and support among women
What distinguishes a 'woman-identified woman' as discussed in the text?
Orients her life around other women
What is a key aspect of being a 'woman-identified woman' according to the text?
Devoting energies to other women
What role do womanists play in relation to the intersection of gender and race oppression?
Educating others about the intersection of gender and race oppression
How do womanists aim to challenge the exclusionary nature of mainstream feminism, according to the text?
By making others aware of the exclusionary nature of feminism articulated by middle-class white women
Which of the following is NOT a common theme in the backlash against feminism as mentioned in the text?
Stating that feminism has eliminated all forms of inequalities
In the context of the text, which type of feminist organization does the Voice of Women (V.O.W.) align more with?
Cultural feminist organization
Why is power feminism typically categorized as a form of liberal feminism?
Emphasizes the importance of women's economic independence
What belief do power feminism and Simone de Beauvoir share regarding women's quest for equality that distinguishes them from other feminist types?
Prioritizing economic empowerment
What is one common thread in the contradictory themes of the backlash against feminism?
Acknowledging the continued prevalence of gender inequality
Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the backlash argument according to the text?
'Feminism has made women's lives significantly worse.'
Explore solutions and influences for empowering women, including the importance of women making choices for themselves, creating a future through creative projects, strengthening rational faculties, and pursuing careers. Learn about the Voice of Women (VOW), a Canadian organization dedicated to empowering women.
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