Feminist Theory Quiz

Feminist theory emphasizes that contemporary societies are patriarchal to some degree; the interests of men are always considered more important than those of

In basic terms, therefore, order and control are based on male power expressed in two ways. Interpersonal power refers to things like physical violence or the various ways that female labour is exploited within the

Cultural power focuses on how male-dominated societies are structured to oppress and exploit

Different types of feminism emphasize different forms of control as the way to understand a male-dominated social order. For liberal feminism, the key form of control is sexual discrimination, while for Marxist feminism, class inequality provides the context in which female oppression, exploitation and discrimination

In such societies, men dominate the highest levels of economic, political and cultural

True or false: Feminist theory believes that contemporary societies are matriarchal to some degree; the interests of women are always considered more important than those of men.

True or false: Interpersonal power in male-dominated societies refers to the various ways that male labor is exploited within the family group.

True or false: Cultural power in male-dominated societies focuses on how societies are structured to oppress and exploit men.

True or false: Liberal feminism emphasizes class inequality as the key form of control in understanding a male-dominated social order.

True or false: Marxist feminism views sexual discrimination as the main form of control in male-dominated societies.

Feminist theory believes that contemporary societies are matriarchal to some degree; the interests of women are always considered more important than those of men.

Liberal feminism emphasizes class inequality as the key form of control in understanding a male-dominated social order.

Interpersonal power refers to physical violence and the exploitation of female labor within the family group.

In male-dominated societies, women dominate the highest levels of economic, political, and cultural institutions.

Marxist feminism focuses on sexual discrimination as the main form of control in understanding a male-dominated social order.

True or false: Feminist theory believes that all contemporary societies are patriarchal to some degree; the interests of men are always considered more important than those of women.

True or false: Marxist feminism views class inequality as the main form of control in male-dominated societies.

True or false: Liberal feminism emphasizes sexual discrimination as the key form of control in understanding a male-dominated social order.

True or false: Interpersonal power in male-dominated societies refers to the various ways that female labor is exploited within the family group.

True or false: Cultural power in male-dominated societies focuses on how male-dominated societies are structured to oppress and exploit women.