Question 1

One common form of backlash is to

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A)  visualize women with babies. 
B)  label feminists and their ideas as crazy. 
C)  talk of the "Jekyll and Hyde" story. 
D)  encounter groups. 
A)  visualize women with babies. 
B)  label feminists and their ideas as crazy. 
C)  talk of the "Jekyll and Hyde" story. 
D)  encounter groups. B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of all feminists?

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A)  They believe that women are the same all over the world. 
B)  They believe that social change is unnecessary. 
C)  They believe that collective action is necessary. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  They believe that women are the same all over the world. 
B)  They believe that social change is unnecessary. 
C)  They believe that collective action is necessary. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the 1980s version of backlash?

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A)  The media began to declare feminism outdated. 
B)  The media claimed that equal rights had been fully achieved. 
C)  Everything from infertility to the breakdown of society was blamed on feminism. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  The media began to declare feminism outdated. 
B)  The media claimed that equal rights had been fully achieved. 
C)  Everything from infertility to the breakdown of society was blamed on feminism. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. D

Question 4

Robnett and Anderson (2016) conducted a study to determine whether African-American, Asian-American, and Latina women were likely to identify as feminists. They surveyed 1,140 students at an urban university and asked them for their definitions of feminism and their reasons for identifying (or not) as feminists. Describe the study and its results.

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The study conducted by Robnett and Ander

Question 5

Describe the evidence that suggests that feminism still has work to do to be fully integrated into psychology.

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There are several pieces of evidence tha

Question 6

What can you do to help others understand that feminists are more than the negative stereotypes?

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To help others understand that feminists

Question 7

What can you do as a student to apply your learnings about feminism to your life? How can you educate others about women's issues?

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As a student, there are several ways you

Question 8

Attempts to put women, and particularly feminists, in their "place" is referred to as

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A)  the "Jekyll and Hyde" approach. 
B)  quarreling. 
C)  the war among women. 
D)  backlash. 
A)  the "Jekyll and Hyde" approach. 
B)  quarreling. 
C)  the war among women. 
D)  backlash.

Question 9

In the news media, conservative commentators try to scare men and turn women away from working together for equality by referring to "feminazis" and characterizing any criticism of the status quo as

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A)  female privilege. 
B)  "male-bashing." 
C)  double standard. 
D)  a trivialization of male needs. 
A)  female privilege. 
B)  "male-bashing." 
C)  double standard. 
D)  a trivialization of male needs.

Question 10

How do modern college students-men and women both-view feminism? How do their views affect their beliefs about women's issues?

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Modern college students, both men and wo

Question 11

How will you deal with the backlash and stereotypes that are faced by feminists?

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Dealing with backlash and stereotypes fa

Question 12

What issues are faced by contemporary feminists?

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Contemporary feminists face a range of i

Question 13

Identify a true statement about the second wave of feminist activists.

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A)  They included suffragists who achieved the vote for women in the early 1900s. 
B)  They aimed at eliminating global trafficking in girls and women. 
C)  They were depicted by political cartoonists as ugly, cigar-smoking, angry women who foist their babies off on men. 
D)  They worked on issues such as workplace equality and nonsexist child raising. 
A)  They included suffragists who achieved the vote for women in the early 1900s. 
B)  They aimed at eliminating global trafficking in girls and women. 
C)  They were depicted by political cartoonists as ugly, cigar-smoking, angry women who foist their babies off on men. 
D)  They worked on issues such as workplace equality and nonsexist child raising.

Question 14

How is feminism made into a "women's problem"? What problems are likely to arise because of this attitude?

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Feminism is often made into a "women's p

Question 15

What are the benefits and problems associated with feminism becoming a global movement?

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The benefits of feminism becoming a glob

Question 16

Surveys of college women indicated that

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A)  usually, they were willing to label themselves as feminists. 
B)  most of them endorsed the goals of feminism but did not label themselves as feminists. 
C)  most of them endorsed the goals of feminism and also labeled themselves as feminists. 
D)  major goals of feminism were not endorsed by most of them. 
A)  usually, they were willing to label themselves as feminists. 
B)  most of them endorsed the goals of feminism but did not label themselves as feminists. 
C)  most of them endorsed the goals of feminism and also labeled themselves as feminists. 
D)  major goals of feminism were not endorsed by most of them.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about all feminists?

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A)  They share the idea that women are unworthy and powerless. 
B)  They share the idea that collective action is unnecessary. 
C)  They share the idea that social change is necessary. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  They share the idea that women are unworthy and powerless. 
B)  They share the idea that collective action is unnecessary. 
C)  They share the idea that social change is necessary. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of feminists?

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A)  They are often portrayed as lesbians. 
B)  They are often portrayed as man-hating women. 
C)  They are often portrayed as fighting with each other. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  They are often portrayed as lesbians. 
B)  They are often portrayed as man-hating women. 
C)  They are often portrayed as fighting with each other. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

Today, women earn ________ higher degrees in psychology.

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A)  about half of the 
B)  the majority of 
C)  very few of the 
D)  almost none of the 
A)  about half of the 
B)  the majority of 
C)  very few of the 
D)  almost none of the

Question 20

In a review of research on the relationship between feminist attitudes and psychological well-being, psychologist Kristin Anderson (2015) found that in virtually all the areas that were measured, feminist attitudes and feminist identity are linked with positive effects on women. Briefly discuss the findings of the research study.

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The research study conducted by psycholo

One common form of backlash is to

Which of the following statements is true of all feminists?

Which of the following statements is true of the 1980s version of backlash?

Describe the evidence that suggests that feminism still has work to do to be fully integrated into psychology.

What can you do to help others understand that feminists are more than the negative stereotypes?

What can you do as a student to apply your learnings about feminism to your life? How can you educate others about women's issues?

Attempts to put women, and particularly feminists, in their "place" is referred to as

In the news media, conservative commentators try to scare men and turn women away from working together for equality by referring to "feminazis" and characterizing any criticism of the status quo as

How do modern college students-men and women both-view feminism? How do their views affect their beliefs about women's issues?

How will you deal with the backlash and stereotypes that are faced by feminists?

What issues are faced by contemporary feminists?

Identify a true statement about the second wave of feminist activists.

How is feminism made into a "women's problem"? What problems are likely to arise because of this attitude?

What are the benefits and problems associated with feminism becoming a global movement?

Surveys of college women indicated that

Which of the following statements is true about all feminists?

Which of the following statements is true of feminists?

Today, women earn ________ higher degrees in psychology.

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Exam 14: Making a Difference: Toward a Better Future for Women

One common form of backlash is to

Which of the following statements is true of all feminists?

Which of the following statements is true of the 1980s version of backlash?

Describe the evidence that suggests that feminism still has work to do to be fully integrated into psychology.

What can you do to help others understand that feminists are more than the negative stereotypes?

What can you do as a student to apply your learnings about feminism to your life? How can you educate others about women's issues?

Attempts to put women, and particularly feminists, in their "place" is referred to as

In the news media, conservative commentators try to scare men and turn women away from working together for equality by referring to "feminazis" and characterizing any criticism of the status quo as

How do modern college students-men and women both-view feminism? How do their views affect their beliefs about women's issues?

How will you deal with the backlash and stereotypes that are faced by feminists?

What issues are faced by contemporary feminists?

Identify a true statement about the second wave of feminist activists.

How is feminism made into a "women's problem"? What problems are likely to arise because of this attitude?

What are the benefits and problems associated with feminism becoming a global movement?

Surveys of college women indicated that

Which of the following statements is true about all feminists?

Which of the following statements is true of feminists?

Today, women earn ________ higher degrees in psychology.

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

Images of Women

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood and Adolescence

Sex, Love, and Romance

Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

Mothering

Work and Achievement

The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Filters