Feminist
Suppose you are out with your friends and they say that you should have complete control over your wife. What is your Response
A: Yeah definitely
B: uhhh i don’t know
C: i like cookies
D: No she is her own person
D is the correct answer
According to Simone de Beauvoir's critique, which of the following best represents the traditionalist view of women's role in society that she challenged?
A) Women are biologically suited for intellectual pursuits and should prioritize careers over family
B) Women and men are inherently equal and should share all societal roles equally
C) Women's primary purpose is to be wives and mothers, as dictated by their biology and nature
D) Women should reject all societal expectations and live completely independently of men
C) Women's primary purpose is to be wives and mothers, as dictated by their biology and nature
Based on Simone de Beauvoir's philosophy, what mostly describes her view on education’s importance for women?
It allows intellectual freedom and insight
It allows for women to see men were right all along
it allows stability in their home and personal life
It allows ideas that women are entitled to equality
It allows for intellectual freedom and insight
What label did De Beauvoir give to describe how women are defined in the context of men?
A. the outsider
B. the other
C. the wife
D. the independent
B. the other
Which one of the following people in Simone de Beauvoir’s life tried to instill their strict, conservative Catholic beliefs upon her?
Father
Mother
Lover
Best Friend
Mother
What is an accurate representation of “the other” as described by simone de beauvoir and what need to be fixed
the other means that everyone thinks they are the compliment to men and that they aren’t anyone else, but people need to realize that they are a separate person
How did Simone de Beauvoir challenge the traditionalist notion that a woman's primary role is centered around motherhood and domesticity, and what is one way, as stated in the feminism speech, that a woman can break free from her traditional confinements?
One way women can achieve this is by taking the initiative to understand more about their ideology’s social & cultural implications by studying in institutions like universities, which are traditionally male-dominated but hold the highest quality education.
Using Simone’s philosophy and beliefs, what is the best answer that describes how her notion that education was crucial for a women’s freedom
She believed that women could rise above oppression through their intelligence because they knew more about their beliefs’ social and cultural implications
She believed that women gained freedom by awareness and clarity of their environment through education
She believed that women could realize themselves through education and, thus, realize freedom in the pursuit of their self
She believed that women gained power through education
She believed that women could rise above oppression through their intelligence because they knew more about their beliefs' social and cultural implications
How would a supporter want women to free themselves from norms of society?
in front of a woman he would completely agree with feminist ideals, but when he is not with women he would separate from this and choose to just revert to whatever the societal norm is
Describe, using Simone de Beauvoir’s ideas about experiencing free will as subjects and objects, why a potential social activist may end up not taking action toward their goal.
They may be overpowered by the pressures of external powers, such as other men, religious beliefs, or the government, forcing them to mask their personal desires in exchange for a stable life.
: How can we change society’s perspective that women aren’t married and respected for their intellect but rather their appearance?
Society needs to stop judging women by their looks and start valuing their ideas and abilities. This means breaking down stereotypes, giving women equal opportunities in education and work, and showing more examples of women as thinkers and leaders.
Simone de Beauvoir argues that “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” How does this assertion fundamentally disturb the natural order and divine design of gender roles? In your response, consider the biological differences between the sexes, the historical stability of traditional family structures, and the potential societal consequences of rejecting established gender norms.
Traditionalists often argue that gender roles are rooted in biological differences between men and women. How does Beauvoir challenge this notion, and what evidence does she present to support the idea that gender roles are socially constructed rather than naturally determined?
Knowledge from education brings clarity and understanding. However, the knowledge may be harmful to your “self.” For example, imagine yourself an adherent of the caste system, and you respect the hierarchy even though you are a relatively low caste member. And, with an advent of a random scenario or situation, you gain knowledge of the higher caste. Unfortunately, you realize that the higher caste members are not adherents of the caste system and are exploiting your labor. You have two choices. Stay adherent or fight the oppressive system. Explain your answer using Simone's ideals.
stay relevant to topics discussed during the presentation
Supportive partner POV: You are Mickey mouse. You are out with Donald Duck and he makes a sexist joke. Minnie is not here. How do you respond? (Select the answer choice and explain why)
You laugh uncomfortably
You laugh comfortably
You rebuke Donald Duck
You call Minnie and cry
You laugh comfortably
B is correct because you are a shallow feminist and if minnie isn't around you don't care enough to challenge the patriarchal structures that protect sexist language and jokes like De Beavoir would want you too :(
It is the mid-1970s and you are Valery d'Estaing, the president of France. You are made aware of the Manifesto of the 343: a women’s group led by philosopher Simone de Beauvoir. Their movement calling for legalizing abortion is gaining steam across the country. However, the Catholic Church, which represents the faith of the majority of the French people, has called abortion murderous. As the leader of France, you are tasked with confronting this issue. Would you take the chance and decriminalize abortion in France to appease this group and their supporters or would you go against Simone de Beuavoir’s beliefs and stick to traditional Catholic ways of banning abortion? (Answer from an all-around perspective with your team, not just as an authority figure. There is no wrong answer, but you must have sufficient reasoning to support your argument otherwise it will not be accepted.)
Either, just make sure they explain in depth why they chose that approach, if not, then thumbs down.