Question 1

Laws about paid family leave

Accepted Answer

Paid family leave laws are set at the state level in the United States and vary from state to state. While there have been national legislative proposals for paid family leave, currently laws are not based on a national policy. Paid family leave laws often apply to both mothers and fathers, but there is no evidence that these laws unfairly penalize workers who do not have children.

Question 2

Which of the following workers is MOST likely to have access to paid family leave?

Accepted Answer

Executives, like Allison, are more likely to have access to paid family leave due to their higher-level positions and the benefits typically associated with such roles.

Question 3

Since being an ally requires one to be able to identify all forms of oppression,including within oneself,it can be inferred that an effective ally is required to engage in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Introspection is the process of examining one's own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In order to identify all forms of oppression, including within oneself, an effective ally must engage in introspection to become aware of their biases and privileges. Through introspection, an ally can identify their own areas of growth and work towards becoming a better ally.

Question 4

Which of the following women BEST illustrates the concept of allyship?

Accepted Answer

Tasha, a White woman, exemplifies allyship by using her position within her own racial group to challenge and educate her peers on the offensiveness of racial slurs, thereby supporting marginalized communities.

Question 5

Some activities completed by both environmental activists and ecofeminists include

Accepted Answer

All of the answer options are correct. Both environmental activists and ecofeminists share a concern for the environment and its impact on marginalized communities. They work towards similar goals such as promoting renewable energy and cleaning up polluted waterways in order to protect the health of ecosystems and the people who depend on them. Additionally, they both advocate for the rights of those displaced by natural disasters, recognizing the disproportionate impact these events often have on vulnerable communities.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about minimum wage is the LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

There is actually ongoing debate among economists about whether raising the minimum wage leads to layoffs or not. Some studies show that it does have a negative effect on employment, while others show no significant impact. Therefore, research has not conclusively shown that raising the minimum wage will lead to layoffs.

Question 7

The United States once had universal child care

Accepted Answer

During World War II, the United States implemented universal child care under the Latham Act to support women working in factories while men were fighting, providing affordable and high-quality care.

Question 8

Reproductive justice is MOST closely aligned with movements focused on

Accepted Answer

Reproductive justice is a movement that focuses on ensuring that people have the right to make decisions about their reproductive and sexual health without coercion or barriers. This includes access to contraception, safe and legal abortion, and comprehensive sex education. It is closely aligned with advocating for basic human rights, as it is a fundamental aspect of bodily autonomy and personal agency.

Question 9

Which of the following is the LEAST effective suggestion to offer to someone who wants to be a social justice ally?

Accepted Answer

This suggestion is not effective because it centers the experience of a cis person (the person offering the suggestion) rather than centering the experiences and needs of marginalized communities. A good ally should focus on listening to and supporting marginalized communities rather than centering themselves or their own experiences. The other options all offer effective suggestions for being a social justice ally.

Question 10

Which of the following is a hybrid movement in which environmental and feminist concerns are seen as both being connected to patriarchy?

Accepted Answer

Ecofeminism is a hybrid movement that connects environmental and feminist concerns to patriarchy. Reproductive justice, workers' rights, and immigrants' rights do not necessarily have a direct connection to the feminist critique of patriarchy.

Question 11

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is aimed at helping to close the gender pay gap by allowing women to sue their employers after wage discrimination is observed in any paycheck and putting the burden on the employer to prove that the discrimination did not occur.

Question 12

Research has shown that children in high-quality child-care programs exhibit which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that children in high-quality child-care programs exhibit positive academic outcomes, such as higher reading and math scores in school, as well as better employment prospects and greater earnings as adults. Therefore, all of the answer options are correct.

Question 13

An ally shifts others' attention from their own voice (one that is easily heard)to marginalized voices (that have a harder time being heard).This is BEST described as

Accepted Answer

An ally playing a supporting role helps to shift the attention from their own voice to marginalized voices. A good listener and continuing self-education are important aspects of being an ally but do not specifically address the act of shifting focus to marginalized voices. Seeing criticism as an opportunity for growth is important but it is not directly related to being an ally.

Question 14

An ally interacts and engages with members of diverse communities.This is BEST described as

Accepted Answer

Making an effort not to be isolated involves actively engaging with and understanding diverse communities, which is a key aspect of being an ally.

Question 15

The rights of women to either have or not have children and to parent the children they do have in safe and healthy environments is

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the rights of women to make decisions about their reproductive health and to parent their children in safe and healthy environments is reproductive justice. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other options are not relevant to the topic.

Question 16

Hannah is part of an activist group creating images of diverse women and families to help diverse families celebrate Mother's Day.This group is MOST likely focused on promoting

Accepted Answer

The creation of images of diverse women and families to celebrate Mother's Day suggests that the focus of the activist group is on promoting reproductive justice, which advocates for the rights of individuals to freely and safely make decisions about their reproductive health, including the decision to become a parent or not. By creating images of diverse families, this group is likely aiming to promote the idea that all individuals deserve the right to access reproductive healthcare and make choices about their families.

Question 17

Gender neutral family leave policies are preferable to leave for "primary caretakers" because primary caretaker leave policies

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gender neutral family leave policies are preferable...

Question 18

Activism related to workplace equality includes attention to

Accepted Answer

Activism related to workplace equality includes attention to all of these factors, as they are all important components in creating a more equitable and supportive work environment for all individuals. Addressing the gendered pay gap is vital in ensuring that all workers are paid fairly and equally for their labor, while advocating for paid family leave policies and affordable child care helps to support workers in balancing both their work and family responsibilities.

Question 19

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots organization aimed at creating secure and peaceful communities with reduced gun violence.The group has advocated successfully to prevent

Accepted Answer

The answer of Moms Demand Action is a grassroots organization...

Question 20

Which of the following is a type of grassroots activism that has been pursued to promote reproductive justice?

Accepted Answer

Each of the examples provided (A, B, C) represents a form of grassroots activism aimed at addressing different aspects of reproductive justice. Reproductive justice encompasses a broad range of issues including environmental justice, the impact of incarceration on families, and access to reproductive health services, all of which are reflected in the given options.

Quiz 14: Tensions, action, and Hope for the Future