The first state to pass a law against a husband raping his wife was:
a. California.
b. New York.
c. Oregon.
d. Florida.
Ques. 2Many states have eliminated the humiliating defense tactic of cross-examining the rape victim about her:
a. body language.
b. previous sexual conduct.
c. religious beliefs.
d. marital problems.
Ques. 3Rehabilitative alimony and the Displaced Homemaker's Relief Act require the former husband to provide financial help to his ex-wife so she can:
a. purchase another home.
b. retain a competent attorney.
c. pay day-to-day child care expenses.
d. retrain herself to become self-supporting.
Ques. 4The feminization of poverty thesis argues that the ranks of the poor are being filled by:
a. individuals who are passive and nonassertive.
b. female-headed, single-parent families.
c. elderly women.
d. gays and lesbians.
Ques. 5Cox and Demmitt believe that men have:
a. openly embraced the women's liberation movement.
b. benefited from the women's liberation movement.
c. not been affected by the women's liberation movement.
d. been oppressed by the women's liberation movement.
Ques. 6Divorce laws that require an equal division of property have been linked to:
a. the feminization of poverty.
b. domestic violence.
c. the male revolt.
d. escalating child support payments.
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