Feminism Overview and Goals

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What is the main aim of feminism?

To highlight biological male-female differences
To enforce gender stereotypes
To challenge the inequalities faced by women (correct)
To promote male superiority

What does globalization of feminism refer to?

The liberation of women from a global perspective (correct)
Maintaining gender stereotypes
Analyzing the natural inequalities between genders
Promoting female superiority

What distinguishes feminism from sexism?

Feminism promotes female superiority over men
Feminism seeks equality, not female dominance (correct)
Sexism focuses on social, political, and economic equality
Sexism challenges gender identities

When did feminists start engaging in academic debates about globalization?

In the mid-1990s (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of feminism when addressing gender inequality?

Social construction of gender identities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between globalization and feminism?

Globalization accelerates the liberation of women globally (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which globalization has positively impacted women, as stated in the text?

Expanded opportunities for professional employment (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do feminist scholars view the positive and negative impacts of globalization on women, according to the text?

Negative impacts are emphasized and seen as outweighing the positive effects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of globalization on women regarding labor market access and division of paid labor?

Difficulty in reducing the sexual division of paid labor (C) Signup and view all the answers

How has globalization impacted the responsibilities within households, particularly for females?

Increased female responsibilities within households (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best reflects the impact of globalization on gender discrimination and inequalities, as mentioned in the text?

'Globalization geared towards gender discrimination and inequalities' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one industry where concerns have been raised about the treatment of women workers in developing countries due to globalization?

Garment factories (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way has globalization changed the work environment for women in developing countries?

'Introduction of new forms of exploitation of female labor' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main aim of Global Exchange's coalition of women's organizations mentioned in the text?

To advocate against sweatshops and address labor issues faced by women workers (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did globalization affect female autonomy over wages and independence from traditional gender roles?

Led to increased autonomy as women gained more control over their wages (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of economic programs under globalization have been noted to contribute to institutional violence against women?

Economic programs that result in economic 'freedom' but exploit female labor (C) Signup and view all the answers