What was the most dramatic change in the geography of the world during Iris Summers’ lifetime?
a. the loss of forested land and the dramatic increase in farmland
b. the largest cities shifted from being those located on the coasts to inland cities where they were safer from attack
c. immigration from poor countries to richer countries swelled after mid-century
d. 125 nations were added to the map of the world, most by gaining independence after an era of European colonialism
d. 125 nations were added to the map of the world, most by gaining independence after an era of European colonialism
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Italian Americans established special ties with the Black community in Southern society. Which of the following was a reason behind this?
a. The Black community had acquired advanced degrees and professions. b. They received their jobs through labor contractors in Black community. c. Both groups found comfort in the same Catholic Church. d. Both groups were marginalized.
According to Hochschild, a man who earns less than his wife may attempt to maintain his power by refusing to:
a. grant her a divorce. b. perform housekeeping and child-care duties. c. participate in "togetherness" time. d. introduce her to his friends.
A religious organization that is recognized as the national or official religion is known as a(n)
A. cult. B. denomination. C. sect. D. ecclesia.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Both Martineau and Gilman wrote to popular audiences. 2. Similar to Marx, Charlotte Perkins Gilman explained almost all aspects of both historic and contemporary society in terms of a “master class” dominating others 3. Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s sexuo-economic arrangement provided barrier for a meaningful construction of the self via labor for women, not men. 4. Like Engels, Charlotte Perkins Gilman used societal evolution to show how patriarchy came about, thereby indirectly highlighting how men’s domination of women is not “natural.” 5. Charlotte Perkins Gilman claimed people have an innate, even instinctual need for social recognition, especially men who cannot bear children.