Question 1

One of the five images of women identified by Hunter College is a __________, the representation of women as instruments for male satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   frightening females
B)   sex objects
C)   earth mothers
D)   venerated madonnas B

Question 2

In the 1960s and 1970s, women were stereotyped as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rational
B)   logical
C)   calculating
D)   emotional D

Question 3

What traditional images of women are still pervasive in society today? Which traditional images have we dispensed with and why?

Accepted Answer

Traditional images of women that are still pervasive in society today include the idea of women as caregivers, nurturers, and homemakers. Women are often expected to prioritize their family and household responsibilities over their own personal and professional goals. Additionally, traditional beauty standards that emphasize youth, thinness, and physical attractiveness continue to be pervasive in society, placing pressure on women to conform to these ideals.

On the other hand, there are traditional images of women that we have dispensed with in recent years. For example, the idea that women are inherently less capable or intelligent than men has been challenged and debunked. Women have made significant strides in education, the workforce, and leadership positions, dispelling the notion that they are not as competent as men. Additionally, the traditional image of women as solely dependent on men for financial and emotional support has been dismantled as women have become more independent and self-sufficient.

These changes have occurred due to the efforts of feminist movements, changes in societal attitudes, and advancements in laws and policies promoting gender equality. As a result, women today have more opportunities to pursue their own ambitions and are no longer confined to traditional gender roles. However, despite these advancements, there is still work to be done to fully dispel all traditional images of women and achieve true gender equality in society.

Question 4

__________ calls the husband the "head of the wife," but also acknowledges that both spouses should submit to the other.

Accepted Answer

A)   Paul
B)   Mark
C)   Jesus
D)   Peter

Question 5

Because women are __________ in politics, policies are largely written by men.

Accepted Answer

A)   underrepresented
B)   unrepresented
C)   silent
D)   not capable

Question 6

__________ was an early American feminist.

Accepted Answer

A)   Elizabeth Cady Stanton
B)   Michelle Bachman
C)   Betty Friedan
D)   Deborah Rhode

Question 7

How would society benefit by having more women involved in politics? What steps could we take as a society to achieve that end?

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Question 8

List the kinds of modern rights women enjoy that are the product of the feminist movement.

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Question 9

How are feminism and Christian ethics related? Can these two ideas inform each other? How?

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Question 10

In the early church, many women were active in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   subordinate positions
B)   assistance roles
C)   childcare
D)   leadership positions

Question 11

Despite their political involvement, we are yet to have a female president. Why do you think that America has not elected a women president? Do you believe that we ever will have a female president?

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Question 12

__________ is credited with starting second wave feminism.

Accepted Answer

A)   Elizabeth Cady Stanton
B)   Michelle Bachman
C)   Betty Friedan
D)   Deborah Rhode

Question 13

In the Roman Catholic Church, the __________ of women continues to be a significant issue.

Accepted Answer

A)   subordination
B)   education
C)   leadership
D)   conversion

Question 14

Discuss the historical development of feminism. How have the goals of feminism changed over time?

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Question 15

Jesus had an attitude toward women that was __________ compared to his cultural background.

Accepted Answer

A)   radical
B)   common
C)   patriarchal
D)   condescending

Question 16

In early American law, husband and wife were __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   one under the husband
B)   one under the wife
C)   equals
D)   master and slave

Question 17

__________ includes unwanted sexual advances.

Accepted Answer

A)   Male-female interaction
B)   Sexual harassment
C)   Feminist theory
D)   The experience of female college students

Question 18

Until the 1840s, women could not __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   have jobs
B)   attend the theater
C)   make contracts
D)   sell things

Question 19

While the basic doctrines of Christian faith require acceptance of all people, much of scripture is __________ in its outlook.

Accepted Answer

A)   egalitarian
B)   classist
C)   feminist
D)   patriarchal

Question 20

Attitudes toward women in the Bible are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   positive
B)   negative
C)   varied
D)   ambivalent

Exam 10: The Status of Women