Question 1

Who wrote: 'gender is not a synonym for women'?&#10;A) Helen Kinsella&#10;B) Barbara Smith&#10;C) Lene Hansen&#10;D) Terrell Carver

Accepted Answer

Terrell Carver made this statement to emphasize that discussions and analyses of gender should not be limited only to women but should encompass a broader understanding of gender dynamics and identities.

Question 2

There is one universal definition of feminism.

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Feminism encompasses a range of ideologies, movements, and philosophies that share a common goal: to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality of sexes. However, there is no single, universally accepted definition of feminism, as its interpretation can vary greatly among individuals and cultures.

Question 3

The feminist international relations theories that emerged in the late 1980s are part of a broader debate within International Relations between&#8230;&#10;A) Realists and idealists.&#10;B) Realists and behaviourists.&#10;C) Realists, liberalists, and radical international relations theories.&#10;D) Positivists and post-positivists.

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Feminist international relations theories emerged as part of the broader debate between positivists, who believe in an objective reality that can be understood through scientific methods, and post-positivists, who question the possibility of objective knowledge and emphasize the role of power, culture, and identity in shaping our understanding of international relations. Feminist theories, with their focus on gender as a fundamental category of analysis, challenge traditional IR theories by highlighting how these perspectives often marginalize or ignore women's experiences and contributions.

Question 4

Critical and postcolonial feminists were supportive of former US President George W. Bush's use of feminism to justify the ground wars in Iraq and Afghanistan because they saw this as evidence that the United States was sincerely committed to protecting Iraqi and Afghani women from abuses and violence.

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Critical and postcolonial feminists generally criticized the use of feminist rhetoric by the Bush administration to justify the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, arguing that it co-opted feminist ideals for imperialist purposes rather than representing a genuine commitment to the rights and well-being of women in those countries.

Question 5

Gender refers to&#8230;&#10;A) The essential categorization of female and male bodies.&#10;B) An effect of discourses of power.&#10;C) That which socially constructs sex.&#10;D) All of the above, depending on the theoretical angle.

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Gender encompasses a range of definitions and interpretations, including the social construction of sex, the influence of power discourses, and varying categorizations beyond just male and female bodies, depending on the theoretical perspective adopted.

Question 6

UN Security Resolution 2242, passed in October 2015, centralizes the Women, Peace and Security Agenda as a necessary element in all efforts to address the challenges of international politics, including rising violent extremism, climate change, and displaced peoples.

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UN Security Resolution 2242, adopted in October 2015, indeed emphasizes the importance of integrating the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda into all aspects of addressing global challenges, including violent extremism, climate change, and the issues surrounding displaced peoples. This resolution recognizes the critical role of women in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security.

Question 7

Without feminism and feminist movements, women's experiences and roles would have remained of little importance or interest to states.

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Feminism and feminist movements have been instrumental in highlighting and advocating for the importance of women's experiences and roles, leading to significant social, political, and legal changes that have elevated the status and rights of women in many societies.

Question 8

What are the four main feminist IR theories outlined in the chapter?&#10;A) Liberal theory, critical theory, Marxist theory, poststructuralist theory.&#10;B) Liberal theory, social constructivist theory, constitutive theory, postcolonial theory.&#10;C) Liberal theory, critical theory, postcolonial theory, poststructuralist theory.&#10;D) Liberal theory, constitutive theory, postcolonial theory, poststructuralist theory.

Accepted Answer

The four main feminist IR theories outlined are liberal theory, critical theory, postcolonial theory, and poststructuralist theory, as they each offer distinct perspectives on gender, power, and international relations, focusing on issues such as equality, the construction of social norms, the impact of colonialism, and the deconstruction of language and meaning.

Question 9

Which of the following authors focuses on how gender inequality poses a major barrier to human development and leads to greater incidences of war and violence?&#10;A) Rey Chow&#10;B) Sandra Whitworth&#10;C) Cynthia Weber&#10;D) Valerie Hudson

Accepted Answer

Valerie Hudson's work specifically focuses on how gender inequality impacts human development and contributes to higher incidences of conflict and violence. Her research and publications, such as "Sex and World Peace," explore the connections between the security of women and the security of states, arguing that gender inequality within states is a significant predictor of state violence and instability.

Question 10

The concept of 'gender performativity' is at the heart of postcolonial feminism.

Accepted Answer

Gender performativity is a concept developed by Judith Butler, primarily associated with post-structuralist feminism, not postcolonial feminism. It suggests that gender is constructed through repeated performances, rather than being a fixed identity.

Question 11

In what era was the feminist agenda to include the experiences of lesbian/bisexual women into analyses of subordination and into movements for liberation particularly prominent?&#10;A) 1950s-1960s&#10;B) 1960s-1970s&#10;C) 1970s-1980s&#10;D) 1980s-1990s

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Question 12

Which years were designated as the United Nations Decade for Women?&#10;A) 1976-1985&#10;B) 1972-1982&#10;C) 1973-1983&#10;D) 1971-1981

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Question 13

Poststructural feminism draws most specifically from the scholarship of Judith Butler.

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Question 14

The Women's International League of Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is the oldest formal women's international peace organization in the world.

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Question 15

When was the Revolutionary Association for Afghan Women (RAWA) founded in Kabul, Afghanistan?&#10;A) 2013.&#10;B) 2001.&#10;C) 1980.&#10;D) 1977.

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Deck 9: Feminism