WST3015 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.
In the early history of the modern transnational feminist movement, _____ conceptions of
feminism and feminist concerns dominated, and _____ feminists clashed. - ANS 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. - ANS False
The term "_____" refers to activities of government structures that are formally charged with
furthering the status and rights of women. - ANS 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 _____. - ANS collectivist;
individual; community
Self-efficacy is fostered by _____. - ANS receiving social support and encouragement
The social costs of speaking out against gender inequality are especially severe in _____. -
ANS collectivist cultures
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - ANS out of an awareness of
a generalized patriarchy
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, (T or F) In some languages, the words "gender" and "gender-neutral" do not exist. - ANS True
The _____ was developed in 1979 and has been described as an international bill of rights for
women. - ANS 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 _______________. - ANS 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: - ANS women's strength, assertiveness, and autonomy
(T or F) Small, local-level activist groups (or grassroots organizations) provide services such as
shelter to battered women and credit to female micro-entrepreneurs; they also engage in local
protests and awareness campaigns. - ANS True
(T or F) The United States was one of the very first nations to ratify the Convention on the
Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). - ANS False
(T or F) Practical gender interests arise out of an awareness of a generalized patriarchy and a
desire to challenge and change it. - ANS False
(T or F) Femocrats are feminist bureaucrats who work within government structures that are
charged with furthering the status and rights of women. - ANS True
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - ANS out of an awareness of
a generalized patriarchy
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DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.
In the early history of the modern transnational feminist movement, _____ conceptions of
feminism and feminist concerns dominated, and _____ feminists clashed. - ANS 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. - ANS False
The term "_____" refers to activities of government structures that are formally charged with
furthering the status and rights of women. - ANS 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 _____. - ANS collectivist;
individual; community
Self-efficacy is fostered by _____. - ANS receiving social support and encouragement
The social costs of speaking out against gender inequality are especially severe in _____. -
ANS collectivist cultures
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - ANS out of an awareness of
a generalized patriarchy
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, (T or F) In some languages, the words "gender" and "gender-neutral" do not exist. - ANS True
The _____ was developed in 1979 and has been described as an international bill of rights for
women. - ANS 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 _______________. - ANS 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: - ANS women's strength, assertiveness, and autonomy
(T or F) Small, local-level activist groups (or grassroots organizations) provide services such as
shelter to battered women and credit to female micro-entrepreneurs; they also engage in local
protests and awareness campaigns. - ANS True
(T or F) The United States was one of the very first nations to ratify the Convention on the
Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). - ANS False
(T or F) Practical gender interests arise out of an awareness of a generalized patriarchy and a
desire to challenge and change it. - ANS False
(T or F) Femocrats are feminist bureaucrats who work within government structures that are
charged with furthering the status and rights of women. - ANS True
Movements focusing on strategic gender interests arise _____. - ANS out of an awareness of
a generalized patriarchy
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