Gender and Society Review: Lessons 3 and 4 on Gender and Sexuality
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What term refers to the sacredness of women based on their ability to conceive children?

  • Divine Feminine (correct)
  • Paternity
  • Egalitarianism
  • Patriarchy
  • Who argued that patriarchy emerged with the transition from communal living to private property?

  • Aristotle
  • Friedrich Engels (correct)
  • Herodotus
  • Plato
  • Which Greek philosopher viewed women as inferior beings meant only to obey their husbands and manage households?

  • Friedrich Engels
  • Herodotus
  • Plato
  • Aristotle (correct)
  • What term describes a system that upholds male supremacy through the control and oppression of women?

    <p>Patriarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to historical views, which civilization allowed women to inherit property and participate in trade and politics?

    <p>Egyptian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for observing that Egyptian women had a higher social status compared to Greek women?

    <p>Herodotus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination based on sex?

    <p>Sexism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement aims to challenge the patriarchal society and oppressive structures against women?

    <p>Women liberation movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which century did first-wave feminism spread in Western countries advocating for women's right to vote?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the documents 'The obedience’s and four virtues' and 'Percepts of women' in China dictate about women's behavior?

    <p>Women should obey their fathers and sons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of Simone de Beauvoir's book 'The Second Sex'?

    <p>Women's liberation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what areas were women underrepresented as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Politics and military</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the Women's Liberation Movement formed in Europe in the 1940s?

    <p>Right to education and work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were women initially not allowed to vote according to the text?

    <p>Because they were viewed as irrational and temperamental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event led to the change in women's suffrage after World War I according to the text?

    <p>World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the patriarchal society's view on women's rationality in decision-making?

    <p>Women were viewed as irrational in decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right did the Women's Liberation Movement later win for women according to the text?

    <p>Right to decide on their bodies and sexualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was society urged to make an effort to restore women's rights, according to the text?

    <p>Because women's voices had been silenced for centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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