Question 1

Define Gilman's terms "sex-distinction" and "sex-attraction." Discuss how you feel (if you do) society today still overemphasizes both terms. Include examples for support of your argument.

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Question 2

Discuss Gilman's social Darwinist influences and how some of her beliefs based on this type of theory diminish her otherwise strong feminist perspective.

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Question 3

According to Gilman, what determines the economic (in)dependence of an individual? How are sex-distinctions related to one's economic status and equality? (female as nurturer)

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Question 4

Discuss some of the limitations inherent within Gilman's particular feminist perspective. Consider what she may have been missing during her era and from her experiences.

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Question 5

Discuss the attributes of Gilman's theory which you feel make her a feminist scholar. Compare and contrast her feminist perspective to contemporary feminist perspectives. Are they different? If you believe they are, explain how and provide examples to support your argument.

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Question 6

Name Gilman's three main intellectual influences as outlined by the authors and give an example of each in Gilman's work.

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Question 7

Summarize Gilman's main points on gender inequality. Argue if today's mass media does or does not perpetuate the themes of her work.

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Question 8

Explain Gilman's comparison of women and the domesticated horse. Also, explain whether you agree or disagree that this comparison still holds true today.

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Question 9

Explain the difference between the terms "sex-distinction" and "sex-attraction." Also, explain how they are connected in Gilman's work.

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Question 10

Explain Gilman's line "…the sex-relation is also an economic relation" from Women and Economics. Also, provide examples from cultures other than the U.S. as part of your explanation.

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Question 11

Explain Gilman's discussion of division of labor. Discuss how much you feel this division of labor has changed in contemporary times.

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Question 12

Explain Gilman's passage which begins with the line "the horse, in his free natural condition, is economically independent." In addition, discuss today's world using Gilman's perspective and answer whether you think Gilman's theory is still relevant.

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Question 13

Gilman stated that young girls were encouraged to think, act, and talk differently from boys even if their interests were identical. Discuss areas where you feel these differences are still encouraged, today.

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Question 14

Explain Gilman's discussion of the corset in your own words. Do you think there are contemporary examples from fashion that could be used for the same argument?

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Quiz 5: Charlotte Perkins Gilman