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About This Quiz
As bell hooks said, "Feminism is for everybody," and there is no one way to do feminism. Take this quiz to find out what wave of feminism your beliefs fall under.
What is the most effective way for the voice of feminism to be heard?
Via grassroots organizing.
Via the media and freedom of the press.
Via education.
A multidimensional, interdisciplinary approach is always most effective.
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What is ground zero in the fight for women's equality?
Religious and moral conservatism.
Workplace inequality.
There's many intersecting issues to consider.
The sex industry (sex workers, dancers, pornography).
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Can women "have it all"?
No, women cannot have a family and a career, given the way society is set up.
It depends on the woman.
In theory, yes, but there are too many societal obstacles that make it impossible for most women.
Yes, there's no reason women can't have it all.
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If women would simply "lean in," then:
They'd pave the way for other women and be equal to men.
They'd be able to take advantage of the rights they already have.
Nothing would change. Women have always leaned in. Women aren't the problem.
I'm not sure, but it couldn't hurt.
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Are some inequalities worse than others?
As Martin Luther King, Jr., said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Yes, I think so.
I'm not sure. It depends on the context.
No, it's much more complicated than that.
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Should women wear makeup?
No, makeup is a symbol of women's subjugation.
I don''t think anyone has the right to say what women should and shouldn't wear.
If they want to.
If the occasion calls for it.
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Does it matter how women dress?
I don't like it when women aren't dressed modestly.
No, and even asking this question is ridiculous.
There's a time and a place to wear certain things.
Women should always leave something for the imagination.
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Are women treated as equals today?
No, not by a long shot.
Yes, what more do they want?
In some senses, yes.
No, but only because they aren't leaning in.
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Are LGBTQ issues related to women's issues?
Yes, it's all connected.
No, they're completely separate issues.
Somewhat, but I'm not sure how.
LGBTQ rights are irrelevant. It's like comparing apples and oranges...
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Is feminism intersectional?
What does that mean?
No, feminism is for women's issues.
Yes, of course.
The concept is new to me, but I can see why it might be.
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How important is abortion access to women's equality?
It's ground-zero-level essential.
It's just as important as anything else.
I think preventing pregnancy should be the focus.
There are more important issues to deal with.
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Is feminism concerned with sexuality?
Yes, feminism includes sexuality.
In what sense?
Probably, but I don't know enough to be certain.
Yes, but mainly in relation to things like marriage, religion, family planning, and the sex industry.
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Is feminism concerned with environmental issues?
I don't see how the two are related.
No, but some people think it is.
Yes, its all connected.
Maybe, but it's a stretch.
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Are women's rights at all related to animal rights?
Yes, veganism is a feminist cause.
There are more important things than animal rights.
There are parallels between the two.
No, they're not related.
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How do you feel about the War on Drugs?
It's a failed policy.
It's an oppressive, racist policy that never should have happened.
I'm okay with it.
It has it's issues, but it's a necessary evil.
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Laws dictating what you can and cannot do to your own body are:
Always oppressive.
A necessary evil in some cases.
Effective and useful.
Usually wrong.
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Is there a "right way" to do feminism?
There are definitely wrong ways.
Yes, my way.
Feminism is constantly evolving.
Probably, but I don't know what that would look like.
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Are there universal rights and wrongs?
Everything is contextual and subjective.
I'm a moral relativist.
Yes, some things are always wrong.
I'm not sure.
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What do you think about "ladies first"?
While often well-intentioned, such norms contribute to women's oppression.
It's a nice sentiment. Chivalry has its place.
It's annoying. Men should mind their own business.
I'm indifferent.
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What's the most effective way to address sexism?
Education and media campaigns.
Government and policy reform.
Grassroots campaigning and activism.
Informing women of their rights.
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What does an empowered woman look like?
Seriously? Another ridiculous question...
There is no one image of an empowered woman.
Hillary Clinton.
Working women.
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How often do you think about your gender?
Constantly.
Frequently.
When I'm discussing women's rights.
It's not something I think much about.
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Does feminism look the same now as it did in the 1960s?
Yes, it's always been about women's rights!
No, feminism changes with the times.
There are many similarities, yes.
No, feminism is constantly evolving and expanding.
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Why aren't women treated as equals to men yet?
Because of the choices women make.
Because of the discrimination women face.
There are a number of contributing factors.
Women are already treated equally.
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Abortion should be:
Legal in all cases.
Legal in most cases.
Illegal in all cases.
Illegal in most cases.
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What do you think about sex positivity?
Sex is a positive thing, but not when it's porn or prostitution.
The movement has an important message, but it has its flaws.
Sex is a private matter.
It's not for you.
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Are conditions for women any better now than they were in the 1960s?
Yes, women have come a long way.
Not really, women's oppression just looks different now than it did then.
Yes, women can vote and hold jobs.
In some ways, but not in other ways.
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Are trans* rights related to women's rights?
No, and you don't think they should ever be.
Perhaps in some ways when it comes to gender equality.
Yes, they're interconnected.
I'm not sure how the issues would be related.
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