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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following claims to be the "media's number one psychologist," broadcasting live, nationwide, from Los Angeles?
(a) Teresa Bernardez.
(b) Karen Horney.
(c) Robin Norwood.
(d) Toni Grant.

2. According to Toni Grant, self-assertion for women is abnormal and relinquishing control is naturally feminine. Therefore, when women attempt to control their own destiny they are in fact showing that they are _____________.
(a) Misogynistic.
(b) Masochistic.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Self-destructive.

3. Faludi identified which of the following books as the most widely quoted and influential feminist work in the 1980s?
(a) In a Different Voice.
(b) Sex and Destiny.
(c) Sexual Personae.
(d) Ms. Still.

4. Which of these is not a goal of the New Right?
(a) Censoring of birth control information.
(b) Revocation of the Equal Pay Act.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) A ban on all abortions.

5. According to Faludi, abortion is legal in every state:
(a) And is supported by a majority of women.
(b) Since colonial times.
(c) Until women's rights becomes an issue in the mid nineteenth century.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. George Gilder, a Reagan speechwriter, states that the women's movement does all of the following EXCEPT:

2. Christine Craft is demoted for which of the following reasons?

3. Smart Women/Foolish Choices and Women Men Love/Women Men Leave are written by which of the following two authors?

4. Medical journals define codependency as individuals doing which of the following?

5. Which book blames women for depleting men of "vim and vigor"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In her tone and word use, Faludi defends Carol Gilligan as an unlucky researcher whose work is misused to support the backlash. Give three examples of where Faludi's tone or word use convey this message.

2. Why is it an important fight for the women to challenge the use of the word masochism in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM))?

3. How does Sylvia Ann Hewlett attack and affect the ERA?

4. Michael Levin and his wife Margarita Levin are highlighted as examples of a couple who espouse anti-feminist views while benefiting from feminist thoughts and perspectives. In what ways does Faludi believe this is seen in their lives?

5. The feminist movement gained support and momentum in 1984 when Representative Geraldine Ferraro was nominated for vice-president on the Democratic ticket. Four years later, however, female candidates running for office are at record lows and they do not win most of the races for which they run. What is the explanation for this vast shift over a four-year period?

6. Highlight the 1980s battle against abortion and women's rights to control their reproductive rights.

7. The press touts a shrinking pay gap and decreasing discrimination for women in white-collar positions. According to Faludi, however, this is not the case. Explain the evidence Faludi presents to refute the presses claims.

8. Discuss at least two of the implications of the fetal protection movement.

9. In Chapter 11, "The Backlash Brain Trust: From Neocons to Neofems," an author states that male academics in an era of "political correctness" are like "shell-shocked" Cambodian refugees. In addition, feminists change departments and courses, and hire only their own. Faludi, however, suggests that the data show a different reality for women in academia. List three to five of her arguments.

10. Author and radio show host Toni Grant provides advice to help women be happy, overcome the obstacles of feminism, and get married. Highlight how her relationship advice contrasts with her real life relationships.

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