Question 1

Which of the following statements corresponds to Cudd and Jones' ultimate definition of sexism?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

What type of sexism holds that while women, as a group, are capable of performing a particular job, no individual woman is?

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The type of sexism described in this question is individual extrinsic sexism, which is the belief that while women as a group may be capable of performing a certain task, no individual woman is capable of doing so. This is a form of discriminatory thinking that denies women the opportunity to prove themselves as individuals and perpetuates harmful gender stereotypes.

Question 3

What is "the man standard"?

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"The man standard" refers to the socialization of society to accept male behavior, activities, and attitudes as the human norm. It perpetuates gender bias and reinforces sexist beliefs that prioritize men over women.

Question 4

Equality feminism maintains that which of the following is the primary medium of sexism?

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Equality feminism argues that social institutions (such as the government, education, religion, and media) are the primary source of sexism because they have been shaped by a patriarchal society and perpetuate gender-based inequalities. The focus is on changing these institutions to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for women. While ignorance of equality and differences, as well as unconscious bias, may contribute to sexism, they are not identified as the primary medium by equality feminism.

Question 5

Difference feminism maintains that which of the following is the primary medium of sexism?

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The answer of Difference feminism maintains that which of the...

Question 6

What feminist view holds that there are, in fact, differences between men and women?

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Difference feminism acknowledges that there are inherent differences between men and women, but argues that these differences should not result in unequal treatment or opportunities for women.

Question 7

Which of the following best characterizes Garcia's account of racism?

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Garcia's account of racism emphasizes the importance of the intention behind actions and attitudes towards a certain race. She argues that racist actions involve a disregard for the welfare of certain people based on their race, rather than just the negative consequences of those actions.

Question 8

Garcia tries to accommodate the fact that racist people normally believe in the superiority of their race by claiming that

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Garcia acknowledges that belief in the superiority of one's race is not necessary to be racist, but argues that it can be used to justify and rationalize one's discriminatory behavior towards others. Therefore, choice D is the best option.

Question 9

The immorality of racism, according to Garcia, ultimately comes from

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Garcia argues that racism is immoral because it goes against the virtues of benevolence (the desire to do good to others) and justice (treating others fairly and equally). He believes that racism is the opposite of these virtues, as it involves treating people unfairly and negatively based solely on their race.

Question 10

Which of the following best characterizes Garcia's view about the relationship between individual and institutional racism?

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The answer of Which of the following best characterizes Garcia's...

Question 11

Garcia discusses a case where a white and a black person are in a burning building, only one can be saved, and a hero saves the white person because of his race. The moral problem with this action, according to Garcia, is that

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The answer of Garcia discusses a case where a white...

Question 12

If there are really no such things as "races," then Garcia would agree that

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While recognizing that race is a social construct and not a biological reality, Garcia would still acknowledge that racial classifications are used in society and can be the basis for discrimination and racism. Denying the existence of race does not erase the impact of racism in society.

Question 13

According to Tommie Shelby, what is the problem with applying the "stipulative" approach to Garcia's theory of racism?

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The answer of According to Tommie Shelby, what is the...

Question 14

Shelby argues for the following connection between racist beliefs and racism:

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Shelby argues that both racist beliefs are necessary and sufficient for one to be racist, meaning that holding such beliefs is both required and enough to classify someone as racist.

Question 15

Which of the following would Shelby consider a racist act?

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Shelby considers a racist act to be motivated by racist ideology.

Question 16

Shelby says that the concept "fornication" can be used to illustrate one obstacle against the "thick concept" approach to moral analysis. This is because

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The answer of Shelby says that the concept "fornication" can...

Question 17

According to Shelby, ideologies function to

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Shelby argues that ideologies serve to establish or reinforce structures of social oppression. He notes that ideologies are often used to justify unequal distributions of power and resources, ultimately reinforcing dominant social hierarchies.

Question 18

Shelby discusses the case of a woman with racist beliefs but a "pure" heart to show that

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Shelby uses the example to illustrate that one can hold racist beliefs without necessarily having negative emotions towards a race, and that holding such beliefs is enough to be considered racist.

Question 19

Elizabeth Anderson argues that

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Elizabeth Anderson argues that we have a moral obligation to formally desegregate, spatially integrate, and socially integrate. She believes that all three forms of integration are necessary to achieve true equality and justice. Formal desegregation involves ending discrimination through legal and policy changes, spatial integration involves minimizing residential segregation, and social integration involves creating a sense of community and cooperation across different social groups. Anderson argues that all three forms of integration are morally necessary to create a just society.

Question 20

According to Anderson, informal social integration is achieved when

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According to Anderson, informal social integration is achieved when people of different races engage cooperatively with one another with trust, ease, affiliation, and intimacy. This means that they not only cooperate in defined social roles, but also have a genuine sense of comfort and connection with people of different races. The answer A is incorrect because it only refers to cooperation within defined social roles, while informal social integration goes beyond that. The answer C is not accurate because simply co-inhabiting the same space does not necessarily indicate integration. Finally, the answer D is not relevant to Anderson's definition of informal social integration.

Quiz 6: Sexism and Racism