Sociologist
History of Feminism
Feminist Standpoint Theory
Black Women's Standpoint
Misc.
100

Which sociologist theorized Black Women's Standpoint?

Patricia Collins

100

What specific right were women fighting for during the first wave of feminism (early 1900s)?

The right to vote
100

What is a ruling text? Give an example.

Ruling text: text written by men that govern women's lives in ways that subordinate and objectify women.


Examples: bible, constitution, etc.

100

Define controlling images and give an example.

Stereotypical, demeaning images of Black women circulated by White media that justify oppression.


Ex: mammy, Jezebel, welfare queen, etc.

100

Why is gender considered to be socially constructed?

Because society create meanings that it attaches to gender.
200

Which sociologist recognized the importance of knowledge coming from the groups being studied?

Dorothy Smith

200

When was the 2nd wave of feminism?

The 1960s-80s

200

Give an example of a visual ruling text in modern society.

Magazines, social media, models, advertisements, commercials, etc.

200

What did Collins mean by the "double-day?"

Black women have always had to live two days, everyday. They work during the day, then come home and work in the household & provide childcare.
200
Why is gender a type of performance?
We "do gender" both in public and private, based on the meanings society attaches to gender. We act to fit certain norms. For example, how we dress, talk, act, etc.
300

What concept widely used in sociology today did Collins think about but not name? 

Hint: Crenshaw coined this term

Intersectionality

300

What was the result of men coming back from WWII? Why were women upset?

They entered the workforce when men went away and had to leave the workforce when they returned. Many women enjoyed working.
300

Define androcentrisim.

Men's lives and experiences are viewed as universal and normative in society.

300

Why is "women" plural in Black Women's Standpoint?

Because Black women are not a homogenous group. Different Black women experience the world differently.

300
Explain how dominant birthing practices in Western medicine is an example of a ruling practice.

Western birthing practices were created and are enforced by males. They make doctors' (historically men) jobs easier but make birthing harder for women.

400

What did Arlie Hochschild say about men, women, and emotion?

Women have to do more emotional management than men both at work and at home.

400

Why did leaders of feminist movements exclude certain groups of women?

They excluded lesbian women and Black women and their issues from the movement to avoid seeming too radical. They did so to gain public approval.

400

Where does most sociological knowledge come from? Why is this a problem?

Historically, from male sociologists. This is a problem because knowledge from different people provides different perspectives. 1/2 of the population is excluded.

400

Why do Black women have a unique standpoint and unique knowledge production?

Because of their shared experiences of oppression and legacy of struggle.

400

Why is Liver King relevant to feminist theory? Explain the connection.

Feminist theory also examines masculinity and gender. Liver King represents hegemonic masculinity. Brian Johnson changed himself to conform with the "one," macho definition of masculinity.

500

Which sociologist produced theories about masculinity in Western society?

R. W. Connell

500

What issues were relevant to the Progressive Movement?

Education, ending child labor, fixing city housing, etc.

500

Give an example from the magazine you examined in class that represents the social construction of gender.

Women & beauty, women chase love from men, women need to change themselves to be accepted, etc.

500

What term was Collin's "matrix of domination" the precursor for? Explain the "matrix of domination."

Intersectionality. Systems of oppression are mutually constructed.

500

How is gender embedded in institutions like the household, the workplace, and sports?

We perform to meet gender norms in different settings and have expected positions and duties based on our gender.

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