Zarkov: Feminist Trajectories

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What was a key assumption of many second-wave feminists in the West, that was later challenged by other feminist groups?

That women are all victims of patriarchy.
That women are all oppressed in the same way by men.
That all women are united in their struggle against patriarchy. (correct)
That all women are oppressed by men, but in different ways due to their cultural and social contexts.

Which of the following groups were instrumental in challenging the universality of Western feminist perspectives?

Liberal feminists.
Lesbian, Black, and Third World feminists. (correct)
Postcolonial feminists.
Radical feminists.

According to the passage, what did Third World feminists critique in Western feminist scholarship?

The exclusion of men's perspectives on gender and power.
The overemphasis on the role of gender in shaping women's experiences.
The lack of focus on economic issues impacting women.
The tendency to portray Third World women as a homogenous group of victims. (correct)

What is the significance of the categories of race, nationality, citizenship, class, heterosexuality, and religion within feminist analysis?

They illustrate the diverse experiences of women and how these categories intersect with gender. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main takeaway of the passage regarding the evolution of feminist thought?

Feminist thought has evolved from a universalist perspective to one that acknowledges diverse experiences. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the statement that 'all women are oppressed by all men' ?

It emphasizes the universality of women's oppression by all men. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key contributions of postcolonial feminism to the feminist discourse?

It highlighted the role of colonialism in shaping both Western and Third World feminist perspectives. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a critique raised by Third World feminists against Western feminist scholarship?

The exclusion of men's voices from feminist discussions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one core focus of feminist critics when analyzing war economies, according to the text?

Exploring how gendered ideologies, hierarchies, and inequalities are utilized in the neo-liberal economy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do racialized and sexualized practices play in the neo-liberal economy?

They perpetuate existing hierarchies and inequalities throughout the economy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the text suggesting by stating that feminist analysis should be 'mercilessly self-critical'?

Feminist analysis should constantly question its own biases and assumptions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main arguments presented in the passage regarding the relationship between war, violence, and the contemporary economy?

War, violence, and militarism are integral components of the contemporary neoliberal economy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the feminist scholarship referenced in the text?

It is characterized by a constant questioning of its own assumptions and limitations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does the term 'neoliberal economy' refer to?

An economic system that prioritizes self-regulation and free markets. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mode of how war, violence, and militarism become intrinsic to the neoliberal economy?

A driver of global political influence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one underlying theme of the passage regarding the role of feminist analysis in understanding contemporary global issues?

Feminist analysis is essential for challenging and disrupting existing power structures. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key issue addressed in Cynthia Enloe's work?

The militarization of women's lives and its global implications. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following authors examines the discourse surrounding the intersectionality of feminist identities?

Myra M. Ferree (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which work addresses the portrayal of women in war by exploring photographic representations in British newspapers?

ʻWomen Warriors:ʼ Representation of Women Soldiers in British Daily Newspaper Photographs of the Gulf War (January to March 1991). (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Maneuvers: The International Politics of Militarizing Women's Lives?

The ways in which militarism impacts women's everyday lives globally. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which author explores the role of sexuality in international relations?

Abouali Farmanfarmaian (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key theme explored in Seriously! Investigating Crashes and Crises as if Women Mattered?

The ways in which women's experiences are often overlooked in analyses of global events. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following authors focuses on the intersection of feminist theory and the historical context of capitalism?

Nancy Fraser (A) Signup and view all the answers

From the above list of readings, which author's work predominantly focuses on the influence of war on the lives of women in the United States?

Maria Greenwald (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary argument made regarding feminist conceptualizations of women's and men's lives and feminist theorizing of violence?

They have evolved and influenced each other significantly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of providing a genealogy of feminist concepts?

To understand the social and political context in which these concepts emerged. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of the social movements that influenced second wave feminism?

The anti-war movement, the civil rights movement, and anti-colonial movements. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the first wave of feminism differ from the second wave?

First-wave feminism focused on formal and legal rights, while second-wave feminism emphasized bringing private issues into public discourse. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas of difference within second-wave feminism?

Theories of women's oppression and the proposed political strategies to address it. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which specific branches of feminism are considered most relevant for feminist studies on warfare?

Radical feminism and liberal feminism. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does analyzing feminist concepts historically contribute to our understanding?

It helps to deconstruct the present and understand the context of these concepts. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text argue is important for beyond feminism?

The application of feminist perspectives to broader issues, including violence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant shift in the analysis of wars by Western feminists in the new millennium?

Increased focus on gendered effects of global neoliberal economy and militarism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What criticism was directed at Western feminists in the 1980s and 1990s?

Overemphasizing identity politics and neglecting global economic inequalities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What theory did Collier propose in the year 2000 to explain contemporary wars?

Economic greed and grievances of local warlords and youth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial feature of the economic and rational choice theories of war that emerged in the 1990s?

They often utilize intersections of gender, race, and sexuality within their framework (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text portray the World Bank’s conflict policies?

They are informed by economic theories that often ignore gendered perspectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

The text argues that the dominant theoretical paradigms regarding wars in the 1990s and 2000s do what?

Promote a view of the Western capitalist economy as a solution to war (A) Signup and view all the answers

The text argues that the lack of substantial feminist scholarship on war economies has contributed to which of the following?

The perpetuation of simplistic narratives about war and its causes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of the dominant economic and rational choice theories that the text critiques?

Their tendency to view the Western neoliberal economy as a separate entity from war economies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest is a consequence of the focus on war rape as the ultimate violence against women?

It has created a space for the resurgence of racist and colonial narratives about victims and saviors. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How have humanitarian and interventionist discourses used narratives of war rape?

To justify interventions in non-Western countries, often framing local men as barbaric. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main concern with the use of identity-based explanations for causes of war?

These explanations perpetuate stereotypes about gender and race, reinforcing colonial and racist ideologies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the lack of communication between feminist and mainstream theorizing of contemporary wars?

This lack of communication can lead to the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and ideas. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's primary goal in criticizing the “new wars” theory?

To expose the underlying gendered and racist assumptions of Western interventions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the author's criticisms of the Western subject as presented in the text?

The Western subject is often depicted as inherently peaceful, democratic, and justice-making, which is a misleading representation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are exclusionary citizenship policies within the West linked to the discourse on war rape?

These policies are often justified by the need to protect Western women from the perceived threat of non-Western men. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the author's observation that feminist critiques of war rape have been less critical of interventions in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda than in Afghanistan and Iraq?

This reveals the limitations of feminist critiques of war, which are often centered on Western perspectives. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Feminist conceptualizations

Theories that analyze women's and men's lives through a feminist lens.

Second Wave Feminism

A movement from the late 1960s focused on issues like sexuality and violence.