Question 1

What is one thing all women share, based upon their sex?
A) A common set of goals to advance equality
B) A set definition of feminism
C) A subordinate position due to patriarchy
D) A subordinate positon due to legal status

Accepted Answer

Although women may have varying goals and definitions of feminism, what they all share based upon their sex is a subordinate position due to patriarchy. This is a common experience that is shared across different races, socioeconomic statuses, and cultures.

Question 2

To achieve parity, women will need to _________
A) hire female campaign managers who are more in touch with how to promote women candidates
B) discourage men from running so women have more of a chance to win
C) choose only the best female candidate to run so resources won't be diluted
D) run for office as a matter of course and to run in large numbers in every election year

Accepted Answer

To achieve parity, it is important for women to participate actively in politics and run in large numbers. Encouraging men to not run or choosing only the "best" candidate based on gender may not be effective or fair solutions. It is also not necessary to only hire female campaign managers, as competence and experience should be the primary criteria for such positions.

Question 3

What is required for substantive representation of women in Congress?
A) More men who identify as feminists
B) More Republican women candidates/officeholders
C) More Democratic women candidates/officeholders
D) A female President

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

________ has the smallest pay disparity and ________ has the greatest pay disparity.
A) Hawaii/ Kentucky
B) New York/ Utah
C) California/ Wyoming
D) Utah/ Texas

Accepted Answer

According to data from the US Census Bureau, Hawaii has the smallest pay disparity, with women earning 86 cents for every dollar earned by men, while Kentucky has the second smallest pay disparity, with women earning 79 cents for every dollar earned by men. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 5

The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are legal in the _____________ case.
A) Obergefell v. Hodges
B) Lawrence v. Texas
C) Loving v. Virginia
D) Dawes v. New York

Accepted Answer

The Obergefell v. Hodges case was decided by the Supreme Court in 2015 and established that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right in the United States. The other cases listed relate to other civil rights issues such as interracial marriage (Loving v. Virginia) and Native American land ownership (Dawes v. New York).

Question 6

The first manifesto of women's rights, adopted at Seneca Falls is
A) The Declaration of Women's Rights
B) The Sentiments of Feminism
C) The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions
D) The Declaration and Resolution of Women's Rights

Accepted Answer

The first manifesto of women's rights, adopted at Seneca Falls is called "The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions." This document was drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and a committee of other women who were attending the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848. It was modeled after the Declaration of Independence and called for women to have equal rights and opportunities in society, including the right to vote. The document was signed by 68 women and 32 men, and was an important step in the fight for women's rights.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a legal protection that applies to women's equality
A) Title IX
B) The Equal Pay Act
C) Title VII
D) The "Madison" Amendment

Accepted Answer

The "Madison" Amendment refers to an unrealized proposed amendment to the US Constitution that dealt with congressional pay. It is not a legal protection for women's equality. Title IX, the Equal Pay Act, and Title VII all provide legal protections against discrimination on the basis of sex in various aspects of life, including education, employment, and housing.

Question 8

What approximate portion of the pay gap is attributed to sex discrimination?
A) 5%
B) 12%
C) 32%
D) Less than 1%

Accepted Answer

According to the National Women's Law Center, approximately 12% of the pay gap can be attributed to sex discrimination. This means that the remaining portion of the pay gap is caused by other factors such as occupational segregation, motherhood penalty, and biases in hiring and promotion.

Question 9

__________ was the first (and as of 2017, only) woman to serve as Speaker of the House.

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Question 10

The _________ is a career path that trades fewer opportunities for job advancement for more flexible work arrangements.

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Question 11

___________, which includes education and work experience, is one of the most important determinants of wages.

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The answer of ___________, which includes education and work experience,...

Question 12

Advocates for paid leave in the US would argue that the law we have, known as ___________________ is very limited in terms of who is covered and the unpaid benefits it provides.

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Question 13

The Lily Ledbetter Act does not enhance the equal pay guarantees of the Equal Pay Act the way that the _________________ would.

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Question 14

What are some of the issues that remain for women's electoral representation?

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Question 15

Explain the tension between the legal equality and fairness doctrines in marriage and family rights.

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Question 16

Explain the tension between the legal equality and fairness doctrines in education and employment.

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Question 17

Choose one of the three issues (Representation, Family Law, Human Capital) and list the methods that can be employed to further women's equality in those action areas.

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Question 18

Discuss the paradox of sex equality today.

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Question 19

Should the US Congress try to pass more laws that extend the legal equality of women or is a state-by-state approach more beneficial?

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Question 20

What can the United States learn from other countries about the promotion of gender equity? And what can other countries learn from the US about the promotion of gender equity?

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Quiz 9: Setting the Agenda and Taking Action: New Challenges in the Pursuit of Equality

What is one thing all women share, based upon their sex?

To achieve parity, women will need to _________

What is required for substantive representation of women in Congress?

has the smallest pay disparity and has the greatest pay disparity.

The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages are legal in the _____________ case.

The first manifesto of women's rights, adopted at Seneca Falls is

Which of the following is not a legal protection that applies to women's equality

What approximate portion of the pay gap is attributed to sex discrimination?