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What was one of the main influences on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?
What was one of the main influences on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?
When was Simone de Beauvoir's book The Second Sex first published?
When was Simone de Beauvoir's book The Second Sex first published?
What role did women have to take according to the solutions provided in the text?
What role did women have to take according to the solutions provided in the text?
Which organization was formed in response to the threat of nuclear war and later contributed to the women's rights movement in Canada?
Which organization was formed in response to the threat of nuclear war and later contributed to the women's rights movement in Canada?
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What characterized the time when The Voice of Women (VOW) organization was formed?
What characterized the time when The Voice of Women (VOW) organization was formed?
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Which book was published by Betty Friedman and had an impact on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?
Which book was published by Betty Friedman and had an impact on the start of the Second Wave of Feminism?
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What change occurred in the portrayal of women in the media after WWII and into the 1950s and early 1960s?
What change occurred in the portrayal of women in the media after WWII and into the 1950s and early 1960s?
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What was a common portrayal of women in the media during WWII in terms of their capabilities?
What was a common portrayal of women in the media during WWII in terms of their capabilities?
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What contributed to the shift in the portrayal of women after WWII?
What contributed to the shift in the portrayal of women after WWII?
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What was a common message conveyed to women during WWII regarding their role in the workforce?
What was a common message conveyed to women during WWII regarding their role in the workforce?
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Why did many women have to be persuaded to leave their jobs after WWII?
Why did many women have to be persuaded to leave their jobs after WWII?
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What key idea was heavily promoted post-WWII regarding a woman's natural role?
What key idea was heavily promoted post-WWII regarding a woman's natural role?
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What is a goal of cultural/maternal feminists?
What is a goal of cultural/maternal feminists?
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What is a drawback of the revalorist position?
What is a drawback of the revalorist position?
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According to womanists' criticisms, what is a key issue with liberal feminists?
According to womanists' criticisms, what is a key issue with liberal feminists?
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What do revalorists aim to increase the value and salience of?
What do revalorists aim to increase the value and salience of?
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What do womanists argue about African American women's oppression?
What do womanists argue about African American women's oppression?
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Why do cultural/maternal feminists aim to secure unique legal rights for women?
Why do cultural/maternal feminists aim to secure unique legal rights for women?
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What is one of the primary goals of womanists according to the text?
What is one of the primary goals of womanists according to the text?
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What was debated in terms of lesbianism as mentioned in the text?
What was debated in terms of lesbianism as mentioned in the text?
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What distinguishes a 'woman-identified woman' as discussed in the text?
What distinguishes a 'woman-identified woman' as discussed in the text?
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What is a key aspect of being a 'woman-identified woman' according to the text?
What is a key aspect of being a 'woman-identified woman' according to the text?
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What role do womanists play in relation to the intersection of gender and race oppression?
What role do womanists play in relation to the intersection of gender and race oppression?
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How do womanists aim to challenge the exclusionary nature of mainstream feminism, according to the text?
How do womanists aim to challenge the exclusionary nature of mainstream feminism, according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme in the backlash against feminism as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common theme in the backlash against feminism as mentioned in the text?
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In the context of the text, which type of feminist organization does the Voice of Women (V.O.W.) align more with?
In the context of the text, which type of feminist organization does the Voice of Women (V.O.W.) align more with?
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Why is power feminism typically categorized as a form of liberal feminism?
Why is power feminism typically categorized as a form of liberal feminism?
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What belief do power feminism and Simone de Beauvoir share regarding women's quest for equality that distinguishes them from other feminist types?
What belief do power feminism and Simone de Beauvoir share regarding women's quest for equality that distinguishes them from other feminist types?
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What is one common thread in the contradictory themes of the backlash against feminism?
What is one common thread in the contradictory themes of the backlash against feminism?
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Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the backlash argument according to the text?
Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the backlash argument according to the text?
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