Question 1

Feminism is both a _______________ and a _______________.

Accepted Answer

Feminism is recognized as both a social movement, advocating for the rights and equality of women, and a world view, offering perspectives on social, cultural, and political phenomena.

Question 2

What term is used to describe any social system that is male dominated at all levels, from the family to the highest reaches of government, and supported by the belief of overall male superiority?

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is the term used to describe a social system where males hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property. It is characterized by the belief in the overall superiority of men over women.

Question 3

Feminists believe that law is a(n) _____________ of patriarchal society and that it has been used to devalue and disenfranchise women.

Accepted Answer

Feminists often view the law as a reflection or "mirror" of the patriarchal society's values and norms, which historically have marginalized women and reinforced gender inequalities.

Question 4

What type of feminists tend to be liberals who want to retain but reconfigure the current legal system so that it recognizes women as equals to males?

Accepted Answer

Reformist feminists aim to work within the existing legal and political systems to achieve equality for women, often aligning with liberal ideologies that seek to modify and improve current structures rather than completely overthrow them.

Question 5

Which feminist jurisprudence debate revolves around the issue of whether women should be treated equally with males due to the sameness of the sexes or treated differently based on relevant differences between sexes?

Accepted Answer

The sameness/difference debate in feminist jurisprudence centers on whether laws should treat women the same as men due to their similarities or recognize and accommodate their differences. This debate explores the implications of gender equality in legal standards and practices.

Question 6

Early ____________ society was somewhat ambivalent about the status of women.

Accepted Answer

Greek society was known for its ambivalent attitudes towards women, with significant variations in status and rights depending on the city-state and historical period, but generally, women had limited rights and freedoms compared to men.

Question 7

Misogyny is the _______________ of women.

Accepted Answer

Misogyny encompasses a range of negative attitudes towards women, including hatred, devaluation, and ridicule, making all of the options correct.

Question 8

Plato and Aristotle regarded women as:

Accepted Answer

Plato and Aristotle, influential ancient Greek philosophers, both held views that can be interpreted as seeing women as inferior to men in various respects. While Plato in some contexts suggested women could perform the same societal roles as men if given the same education, both philosophers' works contain passages that reflect the prevailing views of their times, which often saw women as lesser in capacity compared to men.

Question 9

Which of the following influential thinkers thought the appropriate sphere for women was the home; for men, it was the world?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle held traditional views on the roles of men and women, asserting that men were naturally suited to lead and participate in public life, while women were best suited to domestic roles within the home. This perspective reflects the broader societal norms of ancient Greece, where Aristotle's philosophies were developed and taught.

Question 10

In which ancient Greek city, because of its emphasis on breeding, did women have more public lives, and property was communally owned?

Accepted Answer

Sparta was known for its unique social system and constitution, which emphasized military training and excellence. Women in Sparta had more freedoms and responsibilities in public life compared to other Greek city-states, partly because of the emphasis on producing strong warriors. Property was also owned communally to some extent, especially in terms of the syssitia, or communal meals, which were an important aspect of Spartan life.

Question 11

Aristocratic women may wield a certain amount of power in _____________ societies because of their wealth and their positions as wives and mothers of powerful men.

Accepted Answer

In autocratic societies, power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or a small group, and aristocratic women can wield influence through their familial connections to these powerful figures.

Question 12

Which prominent Roman politician wrote that women were to be excluded from the most important sacrifices and rites?

Accepted Answer

Cicero, a prominent Roman statesman, lawyer, and orator, wrote about various aspects of Roman life, including religious practices. In his works, he mentioned that women were to be excluded from the most important sacrifices and rites, reflecting the gender norms and societal structures of ancient Rome.

Question 13

In the medieval European feudal system, church theology reinforced the belief that women were and should be subordinate to their husbands because this was their "_____________" state ordained by God.

Accepted Answer

In the medieval European feudal system, church theology often cited the Bible and the concept of natural order to argue that women were inherently subordinate to men. This belief was framed as a divinely ordained, natural state, suggesting that it was both normal and unchangeable according to God's will.

Question 14

Which Biblical apostle declared that the function of women was to sexually gratify men?

Accepted Answer

Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 that a wife's body belongs to her husband and that she should not refuse him sexual relations.

Question 15

During which time period were women not to be involved in the world outside the home, not because they were evil but because the world was evil?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

During which time period were women expected to be silent, obedient, and chaste and not allowed to participate in public life?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which philosopher demanded equality for all men, but expressly denied it for women?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, while advocating for the social contract and equality among men, held traditional views on the roles of women, arguing they were subordinate to men and should focus on domestic duties.

Question 18

Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed that the proper sphere for men was the:

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a prominent philosopher during the Enlightenment, believed that the proper sphere for men was the public square. This belief aligns with his views on the social contract and the role of men in public life and political participation.

Question 19

Mary Wollstonecraft argued all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Mary Wollstonecraft's arguments focused on the lack of educational opportunities for women and the emphasis on their physical appearance over their intelligence. She did not argue that women were treated as equals; rather, she highlighted the inequality and advocated for women's education and development.

Question 20

Which writer argued that women are the ones who will educate future generations?

Accepted Answer

Mary Wollstonecraft is known for her argument that women are the ones who will educate future generations, particularly in her work "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792), where she advocates for women's education.

Quiz 12: Women and the Law by Mary K Stohr

Feminism is both a _ and a _.