WST3015 QUIZES WITH ANSWERS
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In the early history of the modern transnational feminist movement, _____
conceptions of feminism and feminist concerns dominated, and _____
feminists clashed. - ✔✔Western; northern and southern
(T or F) The modern transnational women's movement has been hindered
by globalization and advances in information and communication
technologies. - ✔✔False
The term "_____" refers to activities of government structures that are
formally charged with furthering the status and rights of women. - ✔✔state
feminism
One of the perils associated with women's activism is the potential loss of
social belongingness and social approval. The social costs of speaking out
are especially severe in _____ cultures that emphasize the subordination of
_____ goals for the sake of the _____. - ✔✔collectivist; individual;
community
, Self-efficacy is fostered by _____. - ✔✔receiving social support and
encouragement
The social costs of speaking out against gender inequality are especially
severe in _____. - ✔✔collectivist cultures
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - ✔✔out of
an awareness of a generalized patriarchy
(T or F) In some languages, the words "gender" and "gender-neutral" do
not exist. - ✔✔True
The _____ was developed in 1979 and has been described as an
international bill of rights for women. - ✔✔Convention on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Oftentimes, women do not resist gender inequality because they believe
their efforts will be ineffective. Such women may be described as having a
lack of _______________. - ✔✔self-efficacy
Historically, scholars from the United States, Canada, and Western Europe
have focused on women's movements. As such, their analyses have
overemphasized all of the following, EXCEPT: - ✔✔women's strength,
assertiveness, and autonomy
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In the early history of the modern transnational feminist movement, _____
conceptions of feminism and feminist concerns dominated, and _____
feminists clashed. - ✔✔Western; northern and southern
(T or F) The modern transnational women's movement has been hindered
by globalization and advances in information and communication
technologies. - ✔✔False
The term "_____" refers to activities of government structures that are
formally charged with furthering the status and rights of women. - ✔✔state
feminism
One of the perils associated with women's activism is the potential loss of
social belongingness and social approval. The social costs of speaking out
are especially severe in _____ cultures that emphasize the subordination of
_____ goals for the sake of the _____. - ✔✔collectivist; individual;
community
, Self-efficacy is fostered by _____. - ✔✔receiving social support and
encouragement
The social costs of speaking out against gender inequality are especially
severe in _____. - ✔✔collectivist cultures
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - ✔✔out of
an awareness of a generalized patriarchy
(T or F) In some languages, the words "gender" and "gender-neutral" do
not exist. - ✔✔True
The _____ was developed in 1979 and has been described as an
international bill of rights for women. - ✔✔Convention on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Oftentimes, women do not resist gender inequality because they believe
their efforts will be ineffective. Such women may be described as having a
lack of _______________. - ✔✔self-efficacy
Historically, scholars from the United States, Canada, and Western Europe
have focused on women's movements. As such, their analyses have
overemphasized all of the following, EXCEPT: - ✔✔women's strength,
assertiveness, and autonomy
