Who Counts as a Feminist?In this activity, you will consider the impact of public figures' statements on mainstream views of feminism.Celebrities, particularly women, are often asked if they consider themselves feminists. Some agree that they are, some say they are not, and others try to redefine the term.Using an Internet search, find recent examples of public figures (celebrities, politicians, etc.) who have identified as feminist and answer the following questions:Based on the information you have read in this text, do you think feminism is still necessary? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
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R.W. Connell has analyzed how dramatic inequalities in the distribution of power in societies often deprive women of opportunities to realize their full potential. Connell's work shows that __________
a. in much of the industrialized world men still have much greater access to cultural prestige, political authority, corporate power, individual wealth, and material comforts than women b. individual men and small groups of men are generally confident and comfortable with the inequalities that surround them c. today, male-female relations are structured so that men and women are equal d. All of the above e. None of the above
Briefly describe a passive-congenial marriage
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______________ is an international agenda for reducing poverty and improving the lives of the poor
a. Affordable Care b. Sustainable Development Goals c. The World United d. Occupy Wall Street
The term was first used in the early 19th century in response to the excessive poverty and inequality that accompanied the Industrial Revolution
a. socialism b. capitalism c. domestication d. democracy