Question 1

Explain what Wollstonecraft means when she says, "Let woman share the rights, and she will emulate the virtues of man; for she must grow more perfect when emancipated, or justify the authority that chains such a weak being to her duty."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what Wollstonecraft means when she says,...

Question 2

Green tells us that "The liberal feminist ought to adopt the principle of _______, that is, guaranteed equal representation of both sexes in parliament, rather than the requirement of androgyny."

Accepted Answer

Green suggests that guaranteed equal representation of both sexes in parliament, or parity, should be the principle adopted by liberal feminists. This is in contrast to the requirement of androgyny, which refers to the idea that gender differences should be minimized or eliminated, and may not necessarily lead to equal representation of both sexes. Therefore, the best choice is D, parity.

Question 3

Green tells us that "Parity follows from a conception of procedural ________, for it provides a mechanism which guarantees that the interests of both sexes are fairly represented in the legislature."

Accepted Answer

Parity is achieved through a conception of procedural justice, as it ensures that both sexes are represented fairly in the legislature.

Question 4

According to Green, "Yet, as Okin points out, Rawls never raises the question of whether a traditional family structure would be chosen from behind the veil of ignorance. This leads her to speculate as to what kind of family structure would be chosen were it constructed according to the two principles of justice. She concludes that it would be an ____________ one in which duties were not determined by sex but were shared equally between parents."

Accepted Answer

Okin speculates that an egalitarian family structure would be chosen based on Rawls' two principles of justice, where duties are not determined by sex but shared equally between parents.

Question 5

According to Green, "It may well be that it is only a legacy of historical ______________ which leads so many women to continue to aspire to marriage, a home in the suburbs, and 2.3 children. Yet it is not clear that differences in life-style choices between the sexes are always coerced."

Accepted Answer

The author suggests that historical factors may have contributed to women's aspirations for marriage and domesticity, but also raises the possibility that not all lifestyle choices are coerced. The term "powerlessness" fits within this context, as it implies a lack of agency or control over one's life choices.

Question 6

Green tells us that "We should therefore tackle the issue of feminism and the family from the top down. Rawls' theory of justice as _________ is represented by him as using the idea of pure procedural justice."

Accepted Answer

Rawls' theory of justice as fairness is based on the idea of pure procedural justice, which means that equal opportunities and fair procedures should be in place for everyone, regardless of their social status or gender. This is relevant to the issue of feminism and the family because it supports equal rights and opportunities for women within the family and society as a whole.

Question 7

According to Green, "the way to guarantee that the laws actually passed will take into account the differences in interest between the sexes is not to mandate equality in all things (androgyny) but rather to mandate equal ______________ in parliament and other elected legislative bodies (parity)."

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that the way to guarantee that laws take into account the differences in interest between the sexes is to mandate equal representation in parliament and other elected legislative bodies. Therefore, the correct answer is C) representation.

Question 8

Green says, "Suppose that, despite the considerable socio-biological evidence to the contrary, there are no natural or basic differences of interest between the sexes, but that the differences that appear are only the result of an unjustly imposed ..."

Accepted Answer

Green suggests that the differences between sexes are due to an unjustly imposed gender system, implying that it is a societal construct rather than a natural occurrence. The other answer choices (hierarchy, set of laws, religion) do not provide a clear explanation for the cause of the differences between sexes.

Question 9

Green tells us that "Unlike androgyny, parity does not automatically result in an outright conflict between feminism and liberalism's commitment to a sphere of ..."

Accepted Answer

The quote suggests that parity does not necessarily result in a conflict between feminism and liberalism's commitment to private liberty.

Question 10

According to Green, "if the procedure which determines the laws which govern women is one from which women are excluded, or in which they are only marginally represented, those laws cannot be judged, by any reliable criterion, to be ..."

Accepted Answer

Green argues that laws governing women cannot be deemed to be in women's interests if the procedure for determining those laws excludes or marginalizes women. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A (religiously conservative) and Option D (Darwinistic) do not address Green's argument, and Option C (anarchistic) is not necessarily related to the topic at hand.

Question 11

According to Green, "Perhaps the most practical and least radical reform would be simply to mandate that parties endorse ..."

Accepted Answer

Green suggests that the most practical and least radical reform would be to mandate that parties endorse as many female as male candidates. This would promote gender equality in politics and help to address the issue of underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. The other options (A, B, and D) are not mentioned as potential reforms by Green.

Question 12

Green tells us that "The liberal feminist ought to adopt the principle of parity, that is, guaranteed equal representation of both sexes in parliament, rather than the requirement of androgyny."

Accepted Answer

Green argues that instead of requiring androgyny, which may erase gendered experiences and perspectives, liberal feminism should focus on achieving equal representation of both sexes in political decision-making through the principle of parity.

Question 13

Green tells us that "Parity follows from a conception of procedural justice, for it provides a mechanism which guarantees that the interests of both sexes are fairly represented in the legislature."

Accepted Answer

The statement clearly states that parity follows from a conception of procedural justice as it ensures fair representation of both sexes in the legislature.

Question 14

According to Green, "Yet, as Okin points out, Rawls never raises the question of whether a traditional family structure would be chosen from behind the veil of ignorance. This leads her to speculate as to what kind of family structure would be chosen were it constructed according to the two principles of justice. She concludes that it would be an authoritarian one in which duties were not determined by sex but were shared equally between parents."

Accepted Answer

Green's statement suggests that Okin concludes a family structure chosen from behind the veil of ignorance, according to Rawls' principles of justice, would be egalitarian, not authoritarian, with duties shared equally between parents rather than determined by sex.

Question 15

According to Green, "It may well be that it is only a legacy of historical decomposition which leads so many women to continue to aspire to marriage, a home in the suburbs, and 2.3 children. Yet it is not clear that differences in life-style choices between the sexes are always coerced."

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Green, "It may well be...

Question 16

Green tells us that "We should therefore tackle the issue of feminism and the family from the top down. Rawls' theory of justice as fairness is represented by him as using the idea of pure procedural justice."

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the author's perspective that Rawls' theory of justice as fairness can be applied to address the intersection of feminism and the family from a top-down approach, and that this theory emphasizes pure procedural justice.

Question 17

According to Green, "the way to guarantee that the laws actually passed will take into account the differences in interest between the sexes is not to mandate equality in all things (androgyny) but rather to mandate equal time limits in parliament and other elected legislative bodies (parity)."

Accepted Answer

Green's statement is not about mandating androgyny or parity in time limits in parliament but rather emphasizes the importance of representation and consideration of different interests, including those between sexes, in the creation of laws. The quote does not specifically advocate for equal time limits or androgyny as the primary solution.

Question 18

Green says, "Suppose that, despite the considerable socio-biological evidence to the contrary, there are no natural or basic differences of interest between the sexes, but that the differences that appear are only the result of an unjustly imposed gender system."

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that there are no natural or basic differences of interest between the sexes and that gender differences are only the result of an unjustly imposed gender system.

Question 19

Green tells us that "Unlike androgyny, parity does not automatically result in an outright conflict between feminism and liberalism's commitment to a sphere of disparate discourse."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Green tells us that "Unlike androgyny, parity...

Question 20

According to Green, "if the procedure which determines the laws which govern women is one from which women are excluded, or in which they are only marginally represented, those laws cannot be judged, by any reliable criterion, to be in women's interests."

Accepted Answer

Green's statement suggests that the laws that govern women must take into account their perspectives and interests through their active participation in the decision-making process. If women are excluded or only marginally represented, then the resulting laws cannot be assumed to be fair or beneficial for women.

Quiz 8: Plato Apology