Question 1

The author of Dialectic of Sex?

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Shulamith Firestone is the author of "The Dialectic of Sex," a seminal work in feminist theory that was published in 1970.

Question 2

The Poetical is the Political is written by

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"The Poetical is the Political" is written by T. V. Reed, reflecting on the intersections between poetry, politics, and cultural expressions.

Question 3

"No other movement has been so grounded in poetry as Feminism". Who said this?

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Question 4

Simone de Beauvoir was influenced by

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Simone de Beauvoir was a French philosopher and writer who is best known for her work on existentialism and feminism. Her most famous work, The Second Sex, is a seminal text in the feminist movement. Beauvoir was influenced by the work of Jean-Paul Sartre, another existentialist philosopher, and by the work of Karl Marx.

Question 5

Who Said it Was Simple is a poem by

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"Who Said it Was Simple" is a poem by Audre Lorde, a renowned writer, feminist, and civil rights activist known for her poetry and essays that explore issues related to civil rights, feminism, and the exploration of black female identity.

Question 6

Dalit is a term derived from

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The term "Dalit" is derived from Marathi, meaning "broken/scattered," and has come to denote those outside the traditional Hindu caste hierarchy, aiming to assert their rights and dignity.

Question 7

The first man who launched the anti-caste movement in Maharashtra

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Jyotiba Phule is recognized as the first individual to launch an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra during the 19th century, focusing on fighting against the caste system and promoting education for women and the lower castes.

Question 8

SathyaShodhakSamaj was

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Sathya Shodhak Samaj was an organization founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873, primarily to fight against caste discrimination and uplift the lower castes in the Indian society.

Question 9

Din Bandhu was a newspaper brought out by

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Din Bandhu was a newspaper brought out by the Satyashodhak Samaj, which was a social reform society founded by Jyotirao Phule. It aimed at spreading education and fighting against social injustices like caste discrimination.

Question 10

The leader who converted the Dalits to Budhism

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent leader and social reformer, is known for his role in the fight against caste discrimination in India. He converted to Buddhism along with thousands of his followers in 1956, advocating for it as a means to escape the caste-based discrimination prevalent in Hindu society.

Question 11

Who collected the folk songs dealing with Ambedkar?

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Indira Junghare collected the folk songs dealing with Ambedkar, contributing to the preservation and study of cultural and historical narratives through music.

Question 12

The political party representing the dalits

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The Republican Party is the political party representing the dalits.

Question 13

The radical writers of the Dalit Sahithya Movement is known as

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The term "Black Panthers" was adopted by radical Dalit writers in the Dalit Sahithya Movement, drawing inspiration from the Black Panther Party in the United States, which was an African-American revolutionary organization. This name reflected their radical approach and solidarity with global movements against racial and caste discrimination.

Question 14

Dalit sangharshSamiti was formed in

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Dalit Sangharsh Samiti was formed in Karnataka in 1974. It was established to fight against caste oppression and work for the rights of Dalits in the state.

Question 15

White Paper is a poem by

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Sankumarlimbale is known for his literary works, including the poem "White Paper," which addresses social issues and caste discrimination.

Question 16

gold from Grave is a

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"Gold from the Grave" is a short story, not a poem, novel, or drama.

Question 17

Bali Adugal is a play by

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Bali Adugal is a play written by Gunasekaran.

Question 18

Karakkuis the autobiography of

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"Karakkuis" is the autobiography of Bama, a prominent Tamil Dalit writer and educator known for her works that highlight the lives and struggles of the Dalit community in Tamil Nadu, India.

Question 19

The wretched of the Earth is a book by

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"The Wretched of the Earth" is a book by Frantz Fanon, a psychiatrist and philosopher from Martinique, which focuses on the psychology of colonization.

Question 20

Orientalism is a book by

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Edward Said is the author of "Orientalism," a seminal work that critiques Western perceptions of the East.

Quiz 3: Feminist Literature and Dalit Movement