What is ecofeminism? What sets ecofeminism apart from other forms of feminism? What is a strength and weakness of ecofeminism?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Ecofeminism combines ideas from the environmental movement and feminism in
exploring the domination of women and the environment. Ecofeminism focuses on how nature is used
to oppress many groups not only women. Like Queer theory, Ecofeminism rejects the meta-narrative,
but is a loose set of theories.
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Some social scientists argue that the elderly are not a true minority group because they do not exist as an independent subgroup. Therefore, they should be called a __________
a. half-minority b. dependent minority c. dominant group d. quasi-minority e. majority group
Efforts to free women to pursue a broader range of jobs and other social positions have led a few conservative scholars to ground societal gender-role differences primarily in biological (genetic) characteristics
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not a stereotype of older adults?
A. The majority of men and women are out of the labor force by age 62. B. The aged are isolated from family members. C. The aged are politically powerful. D. Most older people are disabled.
The diversity within a minority group is minimal in comparison to the diversity between the dominant group and a minority group.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)