Question 1

The United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing, China in 2005.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women was actually held in Beijing, China in 1995, not 2005.

Question 2

Liberal is to reform as radical is to transformation.

Accepted Answer

Both pairs of words share a similar relationship in terms of degree of change. "Liberal" suggests a moderate or gradual change, while "reform" implies improving or updating existing systems. Similarly, "radical" suggests a significant or dramatic change, while "transformation" implies a complete or fundamental alteration of something.

Question 3

The following are three future social trends identified in chapter 13. First, the population is aging and will create stress on certain resources. The second concerns the change in the kinds of American families, and the third involves the estimated increase in violence against women in the coming decades.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

A coalition involves a variety of groups coming together to address a shared problem.

Accepted Answer

A coalition is a group of organizations or individuals with a common interest or goal, who come together to work towards achieving that goal. The purpose of a coalition is to bring together the expertise, resources, and skills of different groups in order to address a shared problem or issue.

Question 5

CEDAW was a treaty adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 1979.

Accepted Answer

CEDAW stands for Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and it was indeed adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 1979.

Question 6

Feminist education does its best to oppose counter-hegemonic education.

Accepted Answer

Counter-hegemonic education is education that challenges dominant beliefs and values, often seeking to empower marginalized groups. Feminist education shares this goal and often incorporates counter-hegemonic principles, such as challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender equity. Therefore, feminist education would not oppose counter-hegemonic education, but would actually support it.

Question 7

All knowledge (whether feminist or not) is "political."

Accepted Answer

All knowledge is shaped by power dynamics, social hierarchies, and cultural values which are inherently political. Therefore, all knowledge is political, regardless of whether it specifically focuses on feminist perspectives or not.

Question 8

The top 1% of people in the U.S. own approximately 40% of the country's wealth.

Accepted Answer

This is a widely reported statistic, indicating a significant wealth gap in the United States.

Question 9

U.S. Census data show 1 in 8 children goes to bed hungry.

Accepted Answer

The specific statistic that "1 in 8 children goes to bed hungry" is not a direct quote from U.S. Census data. Hunger and food insecurity statistics are complex and vary by source, but this precise statistic may not accurately reflect the most current or specific data from the U.S. Census. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides more specific metrics on food insecurity in households, including those with children.

Question 10

U.S. workers work about 9 weeks more a year than their European counterparts.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the average annual hours worked by U.S. workers is about 1,789, whereas the average for European countries is about 1,614. This means that U.S. workers work approximately 9 weeks more per year than their European counterparts.

Question 11

Multistrategic means organizing around a variety of different issues.

Accepted Answer

Multistrategic refers to employing multiple strategies or approaches to achieve a goal, not organizing around different issues.

Question 12

To mask the workings of power within knowledge is to claim:

Accepted Answer

Claiming value-neutrality, objectivity, and a lack of subjective values are all ways to mask the workings of power within knowledge. Each of these claims suggests that the knowledge is free from bias and power dynamics, which is often not the case.

Question 13

Demographers suggest that by the 2030 people aged 65 years and older will be what percentage of the total population?

Accepted Answer

Demographic projections indicate that by 2030, people aged 65 years and older will constitute about 20% of the total population, reflecting the aging trend in many societies.

Question 14

One of the themes for a future with a feminist-inspired integrity is to balance personal freedom with

Accepted Answer

Feminist-inspired integrity calls for balancing personal freedom with collective responsibility. This means individuals should have the freedom to make choices, but they should also be mindful of how their choices impact other people and the larger community. It is important to recognize that personal freedom should not come at the expense of the rights and well-being of others. By emphasizing collective responsibility, we can create a more equitable and just society that values the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Question 15

In the context of the need to understand the differences between economic and political democracy and the limits of capitalist consumption, the motto suggested in chapter 13 is

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The call for protection from nuclear testing, extraction, pollution, and disposal of hazardous wastes for all people, but especially those with less power in society to demand it, is called

Accepted Answer

Environmental justice is the call for the protection of marginalized communities from environmental hazards and injustices. It aims to ensure that all people, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or location, have equal access to a safe and healthy environment. This includes protection from nuclear testing, extraction, pollution, and disposal of hazardous wastes.

Question 17

Which of the following racial groups is the largest growing in terms of population statistics?

Accepted Answer

According to the US Census Bureau, the Latino/a population is the largest growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. From 2000 to 2010, the Latino/a population grew by 43% and is projected to reach 106 million by 2050.

Question 18

Susan Shaw argues that "love is a radical political act" because it

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Question 19

Which of the following is not listed in chapter 13 as one of the 7 implications of envisioning a feminist-inspired integrity?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Drag can be considered a form of activism for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

Drag can be considered a form of activism because it calls attention to beauty norms, which are often oppressive and exclusionary. Additionally, drag reveals that gender is performative, meaning that gender is not something we are born with, but rather something that we learn how to do through socialization. By performing exaggerated versions of gender, drag queens and kings challenge traditional gender norms and expectations.

Quiz 13: Activism, Change, and Feminist Futures