Female athletes, especially those involved in sports requiring strength and aggression, continue to battle stereotypes, because they do not conform to the
a. same rules for their sports as men do.
b. social requirements that all athletes should be individual stars.
c. dominant cultural definitions of femininity.
d. social requirements that all athletes should be team players.
Question 2In 1915, Emma Goldman became the first political activist to
a. sign the Seneca Falls declaration of women's suffrage.
b. refuse to give up her seat to a White man on a bus in Alabama.
c. speak publicly in favor of gay and lesbian rights.
d. organize protests against sweatshops.
Question 3Today, many feminist activities occur at _____, where issues of race, class, and sexuality are important and part of people's daily lives.
a. the grassroots level
b. the National Organization for Women
c. Seneca Falls
d. the corporate level
Question 4The chapter notes that one of the most recent, interesting, and successful battles for gender equity has occurred in _____, although it was (and is) an institution that contributes to and perpetuates male dominance in society.
a. higher education
b. the business world
c. sports
d. the men's movement
Question 5As Susan Faludi noted in 1991, political, legal, and media opposition to _____ continues to undermine women's equality.
a. mothers
b. feminism
c. the poor
d. formal protest organizations
Question 6As Naples noted in 1998, In communities across the country, _____ fight against the abuse of women, against corporate poisoning of their neighborhoods, against homophobia and racism,
and for people-oriented economic development, immigrants' rights, educational equity, and adequate wages.
a. women
b. women and men
c. men
d. women and children
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