Liberal Democratic Theory Overview

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Why did Mary Wollstonecraft believe that women were emotional, irrational, and incompetent?

Because they were raised to be that way (correct)

Due to their natural disposition

Because of their lack of education

As a result of genetic factors

What was Frances Wright's view on keeping women ignorant and oppressing them?

It did not produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people (correct)

It was a traditional practice worth preserving

It was ethical according to Utilitarianism

It was necessary for societal stability

What did Mary Wollstonecraft argue about the natural rights of men and women?

Men have more natural rights than women

Women do not deserve equal rights

Natural rights should apply equally to both men and women (correct)

Women should have more rights than men

What did Sarah Grimke believe was crucial for women?

Critical thinking education Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophy influenced Frances Wright in her views on ethics and women's oppression?

Utilitarianism Signup and view all the answers

In the context of early liberal feminists, what did Mary Wollstonecraft, Frances Wright, and Sarah Grimke agree on?

'Critical thinking' was essential for women Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an idea underlying liberal democratic theory/natural rights doctrine?

Women were considered inferior to men. Signup and view all the answers

What was the view of male theorists toward women in the context of natural rights doctrine?

Women were considered inferior to men and not rational. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, why were women excluded from participation in public life according to natural rights doctrine?

Because women were not capable of reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

Which concept was NOT associated with the ideology of liberal democratic theory as discussed in the text?

Male dominance Signup and view all the answers

What legal concept regarding marriage is highlighted in Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England as per the text?

Joint legal identity of husband and wife Signup and view all the answers

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Why did Mary Wollstonecraft believe that women were emotional, irrational, and incompetent?

What was Frances Wright's view on keeping women ignorant and oppressing them?

What did Mary Wollstonecraft argue about the natural rights of men and women?

What did Sarah Grimke believe was crucial for women?

Which philosophy influenced Frances Wright in her views on ethics and women's oppression?

In the context of early liberal feminists, what did Mary Wollstonecraft, Frances Wright, and Sarah Grimke agree on?

Which of the following is NOT an idea underlying liberal democratic theory/natural rights doctrine?

What was the view of male theorists toward women in the context of natural rights doctrine?

Based on the text, why were women excluded from participation in public life according to natural rights doctrine?

Which concept was NOT associated with the ideology of liberal democratic theory as discussed in the text?

What legal concept regarding marriage is highlighted in Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England as per the text?

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