Who is often credited with being a pioneer of the women’s suffrage movement in the UK?
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Queen Victoria
c) Emmeline Pankhurst
d) Margaret Thatcher
Answer: c) Emmeline Pankhurst
The Suffragettes and the Suffragists were two major groups advocating for women’s suffrage. Which group employed more militant tactics?
a) Suffragettes
b) Suffragists
c) Feminists
d) Radicals
Answer: a) Suffragettes
In which year did some women in the UK gain the right to vote for the first time?
a) 1898
b) 1918
c) 1928
d) 1945
Answer: b) 1918
The first woman to hold the position of Prime Minister in the UK was:
a) Queen Elizabeth I
b) Margaret Thatcher
c) Queen Victoria
d) Emmeline Pankhurst
Answer: b) Margaret Thatcher
The publication of Mary Wollstonecraft’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” in 1792 was a significant early work in the field of:
a) Fiction writing
b) Science fiction
c) Feminist philosophy
d) Political satire
Answer: c) Feminist philosophy
The Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) was a prominent suffragette organization. What colors were associated with the WSPU?
a) Red, white, and blue
b) Green and gold
c) Purple, white, and green
d) Black and white
Answer: c) Purple, white, and green
Which iconic event involving women’s suffrage took place on June 4, 1913, and led to the death of suffragette Emily Davison?
a) Suffrage Parade
b) Suffrage Strike
c) Epsom Derby incident
d) Suffrage Rally
Answer: c) Epsom Derby incident
The “Declaration of Sentiments,” a pivotal document in the US women’s rights movement, was inspired by which earlier document?
a) Magna Carta
b) US Constitution
c) English Bill of Rights
d) Communist Manifesto
Answer: b) US Constitution
The Women’s Liberation Movement of the 1960s and 1970s focused on a wide range of issues, including:
a) Religious freedom
b) Environmental conservation
c) LGBTQ rights
d) Gender equality
Answer: d) Gender equality
Which feminist activist and author wrote “The Second Sex,” a seminal work in feminist philosophy?
a) Simone de Beauvoir
b) Virginia Woolf
c) Susan B. Anthony
d) Gloria Steinem
Answer: a) Simone de Beauvoir
The “Me Too” movement gained widespread attention for addressing issues related to:
a) Environmental conservation
b) Economic inequality
c) Sexual harassment and assault
d) Racial segregation
Answer: c) Sexual harassment and assault
The first woman to be appointed to the United Kingdom’s highest court, the Supreme Court, was:
a) Emmeline Pankhurst
b) Margaret Thatcher
c) Mary Wollstonecraft
d) Brenda Hale
Answer: d) Brenda Hale
The concept of “intersectionality” in feminism acknowledges the interconnectedness of:
a) Environmental and economic issues
b) Gender, race, and other social identities
c) National and international politics
d) Academic and artistic pursuits
Answer: b) Gender, race, and other social identities
The Fawcett Society, founded in 1866, continues to advocate for:
a) Universal healthcare
b) Education reform
c) Women’s rights and gender equality
d) Taxation policies
Answer: c) Women’s rights and gender equality
The “No More Page 3” campaign targeted a British tabloid newspaper over its practice of featuring:
a) Political cartoons
b) Sports coverage
c) Topless models on Page 3
d) Crossword puzzles
Answer: c) Topless models on Page 3
The term “glass ceiling” refers to:
a) A type of art installation
b) An invisible barrier to women’s advancement in the workplace
c) A new architectural design
d) A feminist fashion trend
Answer: b) An invisible barrier to women’s advancement in the workplace
The Women’s March on London in 2017 was part of a global movement advocating for:
a) Lower taxes
b) Women’s rights and gender equality
c) Increased military spending
d) International trade agreements
Answer: b) Women’s rights and gender equality
Which woman founded the Birth Control International Information Centre in the UK in the early 20th century?
a) Rosa Parks
b) Marie Curie
c) Margaret Sanger
d) Angela Merkel
Answer: c) Margaret Sanger
The Reclaim the Night movement emerged as a response to:
a) Street art
b) Domestic violence and sexual assault
c) Consumerism
d) Traffic congestion
Answer: b) Domestic violence and sexual assault
The term “feminism” refers to:
a) The study of plant life
b) A political and social movement advocating for women’s rights and gender equality
c) A type of music genre
d) A religious practice
Answer: b) A political and social movement advocating for women’s rights and gender equality
The “Waves” of feminism are typically categorized into how many distinct phases?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: c) 3
Which suffragette leader went on a hunger strike while imprisoned and was subsequently force-fed?
a) Millicent Fawcett
b) Emily Davison
c) Emmeline Pankhurst
d) Mary Wollstonecraft
Answer: c) Emmeline Pankhurst
The “Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp” was established in protest against:
a) Gender inequality
b) Nuclear weapons
c) Environmental pollution
d) Religious discrimination
Answer: b) Nuclear weapons
The term “feminist art” refers to artwork that:
a) Depicts landscapes and nature
b) Portrays scenes from mythology
c) Addresses social and political issues from a feminist perspective
d) Is created exclusively by women
Answer: c) Addresses social and political issues from a feminist perspective
The “Everyday Sexism Project” encouraged individuals to share their experiences of:
a) Unemployment
b) Discrimination in the workplace
c) Gender-based harassment and discrimination
d) Economic inequality
Answer: c) Gender-based harassment and discrimination
The concept of “body positivity” aims to promote:
a) Healthy eating habits
b) Cosmetic surgery
c) Self-acceptance and appreciation of diverse body types
d) Extreme fitness regimens
Answer: c) Self-acceptance and appreciation of diverse body types
The term “patriarchy” refers to:
a) A form of government
b) A social system in which men hold primary power and authority
c) A religious practice
d) An economic theory
Answer: b) A social system in which men hold primary power and authority
Which famous author wrote the essay “A Room of One’s Own,” exploring the challenges women face in pursuing creative endeavors?
a) Virginia Woolf
b) Jane Austen
c) Emily Brontë
d) George Eliot
Answer: a) Virginia Woolf
The “HeForShe” campaign, launched by UN Women, encourages:
a) Men to support women’s rights and gender equality
b) Women to exclusively support other women
c) Women to focus on beauty and appearance
d) Women to pursue careers in STEM fields
Answer: a) Men to support women’s rights and gender equality
The “Riot Grrrl” movement emerged in the punk rock scene of the 1990s and aimed to address issues related to:
a) Racial segregation
b) LGBTQ rights
c) Gender inequality
d) Economic policy
Answer: c) Gender inequality
The concept of “gender pay gap” refers to the disparity in earnings between:
a) Men and women of the same profession and experience
b) Individuals of different nationalities
c) Men and women of different age groups
d) Men and women of different educational backgrounds
Answer: a) Men and women of the same profession and experience
The first female Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK was:
a) Theresa May
b) Margaret Thatcher
c) Harriet Harman
d) Nancy Astor
Answer: c) Harriet Harman
The term “mansplaining” is used to describe:
a) A form of public speaking
b) A type of architectural design
c) The tendency of men to explain things condescendingly to women
d) A philosophical concept
Answer: c) The tendency of men to explain things condescendingly to women
The hashtag #MeToo became widely used on social media to raise awareness about:
a) Environmental conservation
b) Technological advancements
c) Sexual harassment and assault
d) International trade agreements
Answer: c) Sexual harassment and assault
Which UK suffragette famously said, “I would rather be a rebel than a slave”?
a) Emmeline Pankhurst
b) Emily Davison
c) Millicent Fawcett
d) Sylvia Pankhurst
Answer: a) Emmeline Pankhurst
The “Wages for Housework” movement advocated for:
a) Higher wages for men in the workplace
b) Equal pay for equal work
c) Recognition and compensation for unpaid domestic labor
d) Abolishing wages altogether
Answer: c) Recognition and compensation for unpaid domestic labor
The term “reproductive rights” refers to the right to:
a) Receive free education
b) Choose a career path
c) Access healthcare and make decisions about reproduction
d) Vote in elections
Answer: c) Access healthcare and make decisions about reproduction
Which feminist activist co-founded the Women’s Liberation Movement in the UK and was a key figure in the fight for women’s rights?
a) Betty Friedan
b) Gloria Steinem
c) Germaine Greer
d) Audre Lorde
Answer: c) Germaine Greer
The “Bechdel Test” is used to evaluate:
a) Academic essays
b) Films and other media for gender bias
c) Athletic performance
d) Food and beverage quality
Answer: b) Films and other media for gender bias
The UK suffragette movement gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Which of these suffragette tactics was notable for its confrontational and sometimes militant approach?
a) Silent protests
b) Letter-writing campaigns
c) Direct action and civil disobedience
d) Diplomatic negotiations
Answer: c) Direct action and civil disobedience
Which organization, founded in the UK, focuses on supporting women survivors of domestic violence and campaigning against gender-based violence?
a) Fawcett Society
b) Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)
c) Women’s Aid
d) National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS)
Answer: c) Women’s Aid
The “Four Waves of Feminism” framework is often used to categorize different periods of feminist activism. Which wave of feminism emerged in the 1960s and 1970s?
a) First Wave
b) Second Wave
c) Third Wave
d) Fourth Wave
Answer: b) Second Wave
The UK’s Gender Recognition Act of 2004 allows transgender individuals to:
a) Change their legal gender without medical intervention
b) Access gender-affirming healthcare
c) Change their legal gender only after undergoing surgery
d) Be exempt from gender-specific laws
Answer: a) Change their legal gender without medical intervention
The “Equal Pay Act” in the UK, passed in 1970, aimed to address:
a) Racial discrimination
b) Age discrimination
c) Unequal pay between men and women for the same work
d) Religious discrimination
Answer: c) Unequal pay between men and women for the same work
The “No Platforming” movement in universities involves:
a) Implementing stricter dress codes
b) Encouraging students to participate in debates
c) Refusing to provide a platform for speakers with controversial views
d) Promoting academic freedom
Answer: c) Refusing to provide a platform for speakers with controversial views
Which feminist campaigner and writer coined the phrase “The Personal is Political,” highlighting the interconnectedness of personal experiences and broader political issues?
a) Gloria Steinem
b) Angela Davis
c) bell hooks
d) Carol Hanisch
Answer: d) Carol Hanisch
The UK’s Women’s Equality Party, founded in 2015, aims to address issues related to:
a) Ethnic diversity
b) Economic inequality
c) Environmental conservation
d) Youth empowerment
Answer: b) Economic inequality
The “Pink Tax” refers to:
a) A tax on the color pink
b) The higher prices often charged for women’s products and services compared to similar products marketed to men
c) A tax on cosmetic surgery
d) A tax on feminine clothing
Answer: b) The higher prices often charged for women’s products and services compared to similar products marketed to men
The “Body Image Movement” seeks to promote:
a) Cosmetic surgery
b) Unrealistic beauty standards
c) A healthy and positive body image for all individuals
d) Fad diets
Answer: c) A healthy and positive body image for all individuals
The UK’s Modern Slavery Act of 2015 addresses various forms of exploitation, including forced labor and human trafficking. Which group of individuals does the Act seek to protect?
a) Only women and children
b) Only men
c) All individuals, regardless of gender
d) Only citizens and residents
Answer: c) All individuals, regardless of gender
