Question 1

According to the text, greater flexibility in the construction of gender could lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme confusion in the allocation of work and family duties. 
B)  an increase in sexual harassment. 
C)  an expansion in career options. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  extreme confusion in the allocation of work and family duties. 
B)  an increase in sexual harassment. 
C)  an expansion in career options. 
D)  all of the above C

Question 2

Bonnie Fisher and her colleagues proposed several college curriculum changes that could lower the risk of sexual victimization. These changes include:

Accepted Answer

A)  exploring rape myths. 
B)  examining gender roles. 
C)  discussing the factors that promote violence against women. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  exploring rape myths. 
B)  examining gender roles. 
C)  discussing the factors that promote violence against women. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

Which of the following won the Nobel Prize for organizing Christian and Muslim women into a peace movement that helped end a civil war in Liberia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catherine Hamlin 
B)  Tawakkal Karman 
C)  Leymah Gbowee 
D)  Maggie Kuhn 
A)  Catherine Hamlin 
B)  Tawakkal Karman 
C)  Leymah Gbowee 
D)  Maggie Kuhn C

Question 4

Which of the following is/are true of greater gender equality in organizational power?

Accepted Answer

A)  As more women reach levels of power currently held by men, gender equality will begin to affect other areas. 
B)  Greater power equality will mean less harassment of women. 
C)  Antidiscrimination legislation alone cannot change attitudes. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  As more women reach levels of power currently held by men, gender equality will begin to affect other areas. 
B)  Greater power equality will mean less harassment of women. 
C)  Antidiscrimination legislation alone cannot change attitudes. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

According to the text, what are some of the benefits that result from research and teaching about the psychology of women? What benefits accrue from research and teaching about diverse groups of women?

Accepted Answer

Research and teaching about the psycholo

Question 6

Women who support the goals of feminism but reject the feminist label have been called:

Accepted Answer

A)  . egalitarians 
B)  . lite feminists 
C)  . closet feminists 
D)  . hypocrites 
A)  . egalitarians 
B)  . lite feminists 
C)  . closet feminists 
D)  . hypocrites

Question 7

Which of the following have been instrumental in increasing feminist beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  women's studies courses 
B)  personal experience with sexual harassment 
C)  having a feminist mother or sister 
D)  all of the above 
A)  women's studies courses 
B)  personal experience with sexual harassment 
C)  having a feminist mother or sister 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The movement whose slogan is "Men, working to end men's violence against women" is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mythopoetic movement 
B)  Promise Keepers 
C)  White Ribbon Campaign 
D)  Million Man March 
A)  Mythopoetic movement 
B)  Promise Keepers 
C)  White Ribbon Campaign 
D)  Million Man March

Question 9

Approximately ___ percent of American women identify as feminists.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-15 
B)  25-30 
C)  50-55 
D)  75-80 
A)  10-15 
B)  25-30 
C)  50-55 
D)  75-80

Question 10

According to the text, some reasons why women of color might not identify with the feminist movement include

Accepted Answer

A)  a perceived discrepancy between the values of their culture and feminist goals. 
B)  the belief that White women, who are in the majority within the feminist movement, are not interested in the special concerns of women of color. 
C)  a desire for individual growth but not for the betterment of women as a group. 
D)  a and b 
A)  a perceived discrepancy between the values of their culture and feminist goals. 
B)  the belief that White women, who are in the majority within the feminist movement, are not interested in the special concerns of women of color. 
C)  a desire for individual growth but not for the betterment of women as a group. 
D)  a and b

Question 11

How has the Internet revolutionized women's activism?

Accepted Answer

The Internet has revolutionized women's

Question 12

Describe things parents can do to raise feminist children. Also, discuss outcomes of a gender-flexible socialization.

Accepted Answer

To raise feminist children, parents can

Question 13

Studies show that women who identify as feminists have greater _____ than other women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Feelings of insecurity 
B)  Identification with their fathers 
C)  psychological well-being 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Feelings of insecurity 
B)  Identification with their fathers 
C)  psychological well-being 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

Some feminists suggested practices parents can use to raise feminist children. Which of the following was not one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting the amount of TV children watch 
B)  eliminating all gender-related traits, behaviors, and roles in children 
C)  modeling a nontraditional division of household labor 
D)  maternal employment 
A)  limiting the amount of TV children watch 
B)  eliminating all gender-related traits, behaviors, and roles in children 
C)  modeling a nontraditional division of household labor 
D)  maternal employment

Question 15

Some reasons why research and teaching about psychology of women are key factors in achieving feminist goals include:

Accepted Answer

A)  The knowledge of gender differences in interpersonal and societal power can help clarify the position that power imbalance plays in women's lives. 
B)  Research and teaching on the psychology of women enlighten women about how they construct gender in their lives. 
C)  Research and teaching about diverse women's experiences can dispel myths and stereotypes that distort women's understanding and reduce tolerance. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The knowledge of gender differences in interpersonal and societal power can help clarify the position that power imbalance plays in women's lives. 
B)  Research and teaching on the psychology of women enlighten women about how they construct gender in their lives. 
C)  Research and teaching about diverse women's experiences can dispel myths and stereotypes that distort women's understanding and reduce tolerance. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

The feminist movement in the United States has been criticized for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to address classism 
B)  focusing primarily on the needs of white middle-class heterosexual women 
C)  not dealing with unique problems faced by poor and working-class women 
D)  all of the above 
A)  failure to address classism 
B)  focusing primarily on the needs of white middle-class heterosexual women 
C)  not dealing with unique problems faced by poor and working-class women 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Some women support the goals of feminism but do not identify themselves as feminists. According to the text, this may be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  concern about negative images of feminists. 
B)  the assumption that women have already attained power equality. 
C)  they associate feminism with collective political action. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  concern about negative images of feminists. 
B)  the assumption that women have already attained power equality. 
C)  they associate feminism with collective political action. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

The network of organizations and individuals that works with men and boys to achieve gender equality, end violence, and empower women is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mythopoetic movement 
B)  Promise Keepers 
C)  Million Man March 
D)  Global MenEngage Alliance 
A)  Mythopoetic movement 
B)  Promise Keepers 
C)  Million Man March 
D)  Global MenEngage Alliance

Question 19

According to the text, what are some of the benefits that would result from a greater equality of power between women and men?

Accepted Answer

The text you are referring to is not pro

Question 20

Some women support the goals of feminism but do not label themselves as feminists. Discuss three possible reasons for this discrepancy.

Accepted Answer

There are several possible reasons why s

According to the text, greater flexibility in the construction of gender could lead to:

Bonnie Fisher and her colleagues proposed several college curriculum changes that could lower the risk of sexual victimization. These changes include:

Which of the following won the Nobel Prize for organizing Christian and Muslim women into a peace movement that helped end a civil war in Liberia?

Which of the following is/are true of greater gender equality in organizational power?

According to the text, what are some of the benefits that result from research and teaching about the psychology of women? What benefits accrue from research and teaching about diverse groups of women?

Women who support the goals of feminism but reject the feminist label have been called:

Which of the following have been instrumental in increasing feminist beliefs?

The movement whose slogan is "Men, working to end men's violence against women" is the:

Approximately ___ percent of American women identify as feminists.

According to the text, some reasons why women of color might not identify with the feminist movement include

How has the Internet revolutionized women's activism?

Describe things parents can do to raise feminist children. Also, discuss outcomes of a gender-flexible socialization.

Studies show that women who identify as feminists have greater _____ than other women.

Some feminists suggested practices parents can use to raise feminist children. Which of the following was not one of these?

Some reasons why research and teaching about psychology of women are key factors in achieving feminist goals include:

The feminist movement in the United States has been criticized for which of the following?

Some women support the goals of feminism but do not identify themselves as feminists. According to the text, this may be due to:

The network of organizations and individuals that works with men and boys to achieve gender equality, end violence, and empower women is the:

According to the text, what are some of the benefits that would result from a greater equality of power between women and men?

Some women support the goals of feminism but do not label themselves as feminists. Discuss three possible reasons for this discrepancy.

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

Sexuality

Reproductive System and Childbearing

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Balancing Family and Work

Physical Health

Mental Health

Violence Against Girls and Women

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Exam 15: A Feminist Future

According to the text, greater flexibility in the construction of gender could lead to:

Bonnie Fisher and her colleagues proposed several college curriculum changes that could lower the risk of sexual victimization. These changes include:

Which of the following won the Nobel Prize for organizing Christian and Muslim women into a peace movement that helped end a civil war in Liberia?

Which of the following is/are true of greater gender equality in organizational power?

According to the text, what are some of the benefits that result from research and teaching about the psychology of women? What benefits accrue from research and teaching about diverse groups of women?

Women who support the goals of feminism but reject the feminist label have been called:

Which of the following have been instrumental in increasing feminist beliefs?

The movement whose slogan is "Men, working to end men's violence against women" is the:

Approximately ___ percent of American women identify as feminists.

According to the text, some reasons why women of color might not identify with the feminist movement include

How has the Internet revolutionized women's activism?

Describe things parents can do to raise feminist children. Also, discuss outcomes of a gender-flexible socialization.

Studies show that women who identify as feminists have greater _____ than other women.

Some feminists suggested practices parents can use to raise feminist children. Which of the following was not one of these?

Some reasons why research and teaching about psychology of women are key factors in achieving feminist goals include:

The feminist movement in the United States has been criticized for which of the following?

Some women support the goals of feminism but do not identify themselves as feminists. According to the text, this may be due to:

The network of organizations and individuals that works with men and boys to achieve gender equality, end violence, and empower women is the:

According to the text, what are some of the benefits that would result from a greater equality of power between women and men?

Some women support the goals of feminism but do not label themselves as feminists. Discuss three possible reasons for this discrepancy.

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

Sexuality

Reproductive System and Childbearing

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Balancing Family and Work

Physical Health

Mental Health

Violence Against Girls and Women

Filters