Empowerment of Women: Solutions and Influence

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What was one of the main influences on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?

The development of nuclear weapons by the USA and USSR

The creation of the Voice of Women organization

Betty Friedman's book The Feminine Mystique (correct)

Simone de Beauvoir's book The Second Sex

When was Simone de Beauvoir's book The Second Sex first published?

1960

1949 (correct)

1953

1963

What role did women have to take according to the solutions provided in the text?

Refuse to be SELF

Create their own future through creative projects (correct)

Strengthen their emotional faculties

Surrender to being OTHER

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) Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the time when The Voice of Women (VOW) organization was formed?

Intense tension due to nuclear weapon testing by USA and USSR Signup and view all the answers

Which book was published by Betty Friedman and had an impact on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?

The Feminine Mystique Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Why did many women have to be persuaded to leave their jobs after WWII?

Because they enjoyed working and liked their jobs. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of cultural/maternal feminists?

To have the legal system recognize the special needs of women due to childbearing Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of the revalorist position?

It seems to value what results from oppression Signup and view all the answers

According to womanists' criticisms, what is a key issue with liberal feminists?

They are exclusionary and fail to consider how racism and sexism intersect Signup and view all the answers

What do revalorists aim to increase the value and salience of?

Skills, activities, and philosophies derived from traditional women's values Signup and view all the answers

What do womanists argue about African American women's oppression?

It cannot be addressed by a middle-class feminist agenda Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary goals of womanists according to the text?

Reforming welfare organizations to respond more humanly to poor women Signup and view all the answers

What was debated in terms of lesbianism as mentioned in the text?

Whether lesbianism is mainly about sharing and support among women Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a 'woman-identified woman' as discussed in the text?

Orients her life around other women Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of being a 'woman-identified woman' according to the text?

Devoting energies to other women Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Why is power feminism typically categorized as a form of liberal feminism?

Emphasizes the importance of women's economic independence Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is one common thread in the contradictory themes of the backlash against feminism?

Acknowledging the continued prevalence of gender inequality Signup and view all the answers

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.' Signup and view all the answers