Feminism

Question 1

What is Marxist feminism?

Answer 1

A branch of feminism that focuses on the ways in which capitalism contributes to the oppression of women.

Question 2

True or False: Marxist feminists believe that gender inequality can be solved without addressing capitalism.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Marxist feminism combines elements of Marxism and _______.

Answer 3

feminism

Question 4

What do Marxist feminists argue is the primary source of women’s oppression?

Answer 4

Capitalism

Question 5

Which historical figure is primarily associated with the development of Marxist theory?

Answer 5

Karl Marx

Question 6

What is the term for the unpaid labor that women often perform in the household, according to Marxist feminists?

Answer 6

Reproductive labor

Question 7

True or False: Marxist feminists advocate for socialism as a solution to gender inequality.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the relationship between capitalism and patriarchy as viewed by Marxist feminists?

Answer 8

They are intertwined systems of oppression.

Question 9

What do Marxist feminists believe about the commodification of women’s bodies?

Answer 9

It contributes to their oppression and objectification.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following theories is a critique of Marxist feminism? A) Liberal feminism B) Radical feminism C) Both A and B

Answer 10

C) Both A and B

Question 11

What does the term ‘intersectionality’ refer to in the context of Marxist feminism?

Answer 11

The ways in which various forms of discrimination overlap and affect women’s experiences.

Question 12

True or False: Marxist feminists believe that economic independence is crucial for women’s liberation.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What role do Marxist feminists assign to the state in perpetuating women’s oppression?

Answer 13

They view the state as a tool that upholds capitalist and patriarchal interests.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Marxist feminists advocate for the _______ of both the economic and social systems to achieve gender equality.

Answer 14

transformation

Question 15

What is one major criticism of Marxist feminism?

Answer 15

It can overlook the experiences and struggles of women of color and marginalized groups.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts is NOT central to Marxist feminism? A) Wage labor B) Domestic sphere C) Gender roles

Answer 16

C) Gender roles

Question 17

What is the significance of ‘women’s liberation’ in Marxist feminist theory?

Answer 17

It is seen as inseparable from the struggle against capitalism.

Question 18

True or False: Marxist feminists support the idea of women achieving equality within the current capitalist system.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What do Marxist feminists propose as a solution to women’s oppression?

Answer 19

The establishment of a socialist society.

Question 20

What is the view of sexual division of labor in Marxist feminism?

Answer 20

It reinforces both capitalist exploitation and women’s subordination.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key text in Marxist feminist literature? A) The Second Sex B) The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State C) The Feminine Mystique

Answer 21

B) The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State

Question 22

What is a common goal shared by Marxist feminists and other feminist movements?

Answer 22

Achieving gender equality.

Question 23

What is familism?

Answer 23

The idea that the nuclear family is the only place that women can attain fulfilment through sexual relations and motherhood.

Question 24

What is feminism?

Answer 24

A social, political, and economic movement advocating for women’s rights and equality.

Question 25

True or False: Feminism only focuses on women's issues.

Answer 25

False.

Question 26

What are the main branches of feminism?

Answer 26

Liberal feminism, radical feminism, marxist feminism, and difference feminism

Question 27

Fill in the blank: __________ feminism argues that the patriarchy is the primary source of women's oppression.

Answer 27

Radical

Question 28

Which feminist theory emphasizes the role of class in women's oppression?

Answer 28

Socialist feminism.

Question 29

What does intersectionality refer to in feminism?

Answer 29

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group.

Question 30

True or False: Liberal feminism seeks to achieve gender equality through legal reforms.

Answer 30

True.

Question 31

What is the primary focus of ecofeminism?

Answer 31

The relationship between the exploitation of women and the degradation of the environment.

Question 32

Short Answer: Name one key figure in feminist sociology.

Answer 32

Harriet Martineau.

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a goal of feminist sociology? A) Gender equality B) Understanding social structures C) Promoting male dominance

Answer 33

C) Promoting male dominance.

Question 34

What does the term 'patriarchy' mean?

Answer 34

A social system in which men hold primary power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Question 35

True or False: Feminist sociology only studies women.

Answer 35

False.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: __________ feminism focuses on the ways that race, class, and gender intersect to create unique dynamics of oppression.

Answer 36

Intersectional

Question 37

What is the male gaze in feminist theory?

Answer 37

The way visual arts and literature depict the world and women from a masculine, heterosexual perspective.

Question 38

Short Answer: What is one criticism of mainstream feminism?

Answer 38

It often overlooks the experiences of women of color and working-class women.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which feminist perspective argues that capitalism is a key factor in women's oppression? A) Liberal feminism B) Radical feminism C) Socialist feminism

Answer 39

C) Socialist feminism.

Question 40

What is the concept of 'gender roles'?

Answer 40

Socially constructed roles that dictate how individuals should behave based on their gender.

Question 41

True or False: Feminist theories have remained static and unchanging over time.

Answer 41

False.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: The __________ movement is a wave of feminism that emerged in the 1960s and focused on issues such as workplace equality and reproductive rights.

Answer 42

second wave

Question 43

What role does activism play in feminism?

Answer 43

Activism is essential for advocating for women's rights and challenging societal norms.