US History MCQs

US Civil Rights Women’s Liberation Movement MCQs with Answer

The landmark book “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan is credited with sparking which movement?
A) Civil Rights Movement
B) Women’s Liberation Movement
C) LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
D) Environmental Movement
Answer: B) Women’s Liberation Movement

The “Equal Pay Act” of 1963 aimed to address wage disparities based on:
A) Race
B) Gender
C) Age
D) Sexual orientation
Answer: B) Gender

The “National Organization for Women” (NOW) was founded in which year?
A) 1950
B) 1960
C) 1970
D) 1980
Answer: C) 1970

The “Ms.” magazine was co-founded by which prominent feminist?
A) Betty Friedan
B) Gloria Steinem
C) Susan B. Anthony
D) Eleanor Roosevelt
Answer: B) Gloria Steinem

The “Title IX” of the Education Amendments of 1972 addressed gender-based discrimination in:
A) Voting
B) Employment
C) Education
D) Housing
Answer: C) Education

The famous phrase “The personal is political” is associated with which feminist movement?
A) First Wave Feminism
B) Second Wave Feminism
C) Third Wave Feminism
D) Fourth Wave Feminism
Answer: B) Second Wave Feminism

The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case of 1973 legalized:
A) Interracial marriage
B) Same-sex marriage
C) Abortion
D) Employment rights
Answer: C) Abortion

The women’s liberation movement advocated for which of the following?
A) Racial segregation
B) Gender equality
C) Religious exclusivity
D) Economic inequality
Answer: B) Gender equality

The “National Women’s Political Caucus” aimed to:
A) Promote women’s suffrage
B) Advocate for women’s reproductive rights
C) Improve women’s workplace conditions
D) Increase women’s political representation
Answer: D) Increase women’s political representation

The women’s liberation movement gained significant momentum during which decade?
A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s
Answer: C) 1970s

The “Women’s Strike for Equality” took place in which year?
A) 1955
B) 1963
C) 1970
D) 1980
Answer: C) 1970

The concept of “intersectionality” in feminism emphasizes the interconnectedness of:
A) Gender and sexuality
B) Gender and race
C) Gender and class
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

The “Combahee River Collective” was known for its focus on:
A) Economic equality
B) Reproductive rights
C) Racial and gender intersectionality
D) LGBTQ+ rights
Answer: C) Racial and gender intersectionality

The “Our Bodies, Ourselves” book aimed to provide information about:
A) Women’s suffrage
B) Racial segregation
C) Women’s reproductive health and sexuality
D) Economic inequality
Answer: C) Women’s reproductive health and sexuality

The “ERA” amendment sought to establish equality based on:
A) Race
B) Gender
C) Sexual orientation
D) Religion
Answer: B) Gender

The term “consciousness-raising” refers to:
A) Improving workplace conditions for women
B) Gaining reproductive rights
C) Sharing personal experiences to raise awareness of women’s issues
D) Promoting women’s political representation
Answer: C) Sharing personal experiences to raise awareness of women’s issues

The “ERA” stands for:
A) Equal Rights Agreement
B) Equal Rights Amendment
C) Essential Rights Amendment
D) Empowerment Rights Amendment
Answer: B) Equal Rights Amendment

The women’s liberation movement focused on challenging traditional societal roles, including those related to:
A) Parenting and homemaking
B) Professional careers
C) Political leadership
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

The “Suffragettes” were associated with which wave of feminism?
A) First Wave Feminism
B) Second Wave Feminism
C) Third Wave Feminism
D) Fourth Wave Feminism
Answer: A) First Wave Feminism

The “Women’s International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell” (W.I.T.C.H.) was a feminist group known for its:
A) Militant activism
B) Advocacy for women’s political representation
C) Focus on reproductive rights
D) Environmental advocacy
Answer: A) Militant activism

The “Reclaim the Night” movement aimed to address:
A) Workplace discrimination
B) Domestic violence and street harassment
C) Reproductive rights
D) LGBTQ+ rights
Answer: B) Domestic violence and street harassment

The “radical feminism” movement emphasized:
A) Traditional gender roles
B) The importance of marriage
C) Gender and societal structures as oppressive
D) Religious conservatism
Answer: C) Gender and societal structures as oppressive

The “Women’s Liberation” movement emerged as a response to:
A) Economic recession
B) Racial segregation
C) The Vietnam War
D) Gender-based inequalities and discrimination
Answer: D) Gender-based inequalities and discrimination

The term “feminism” refers to:
A) The advocacy for women’s rights and gender equality
B) The preference for matriarchal societies
C) The exclusion of men from social and political participation
D) The belief in traditional gender roles
Answer: A) The advocacy for women’s rights and gender equality

The “riot grrrl” movement of the 1990s was associated with:
A) Environmental activism
B) Music and feminist zines
C) LGBTQ+ advocacy
D) Reproductive rights
Answer: B) Music and feminist zines

The women’s liberation movement aimed to address issues such as:
A) The wage gap
B) Reproductive rights
C) Lack of political representation
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

The “S.C.U.M. Manifesto,” written by Valerie Solanas, expressed radical feminist views and advocated for:
A) Women’s political representation
B) The elimination of men from society
C) Environmental conservation
D) Traditional gender roles
Answer: B) The elimination of men from society

The concept of “choice feminism” centers on:
A) Empowering women to make their own choices
B) Advocating for traditional gender roles
C) Rejecting the idea of gender equality
D) Promoting religious conservatism
Answer: A) Empowering women to make their own choices

The “Radicalesbians” were a feminist group known for their focus on:
A) Workplace equality
B) Reproductive rights
C) Lesbian rights and visibility
D) Racial integration
Answer: C) Lesbian rights and visibility

The “third wave feminism” movement aimed to address the critiques of:
A) Second wave feminism
B) First wave feminism
C) Fourth wave feminism
D) Suffragette movement
Answer: A) Second wave feminism

The concept of “body positivity” is closely related to which wave of feminism?
A) First wave feminism
B) Second wave feminism
C) Third wave feminism
D) Fourth wave feminism
Answer: C) Third wave feminism

The “Guerrilla Girls” used art and activism to draw attention to:
A) Women’s suffrage
B) Workplace discrimination
C) Racial segregation
D) Gender inequality in the art world
Answer: D) Gender inequality in the art world

The “Bechdel test” is a measure commonly used to evaluate:
A) Gender representation in media
B) Equal pay in the workplace
C) Political representation
D) Domestic violence statistics
Answer: A) Gender representation in media

The “fourth wave feminism” movement is characterized by a strong emphasis on:
A) Reproductive rights
B) LGBTQ+ advocacy
C) Online activism and social media
D) Workplace equality
Answer: C) Online activism and social media

The “Time’s Up” movement gained prominence as a response to:
A) Environmental degradation
B) Sexual harassment and assault in the workplace
C) Gender-based discrimination in education
D) Racial segregation
Answer: B) Sexual harassment and assault in the workplace

The concept of “mansplaining” refers to:
A) Men advocating for gender equality
B) Men explaining things to women in a condescending manner
C) Men participating in women’s liberation movements
D) Men taking on traditionally feminine roles
Answer: B) Men explaining things to women in a condescending manner

The “Me Too” movement began as a way to raise awareness about:
A) Workplace discrimination
B) Domestic violence
C) Sexual harassment and assault
D) Reproductive rights
Answer: C) Sexual harassment and assault

The concept of “pink-collar jobs” refers to:
A) Jobs that involve manual labor
B) Jobs traditionally held by women and often paid less
C) Jobs that require formal education
D) Jobs in the healthcare sector
Answer: B) Jobs traditionally held by women and often paid less

The “Free the Nipple” movement focuses on:
A) Women’s reproductive rights
B) Breastfeeding advocacy
C) Challenging censorship of women’s bodies
D) Workplace discrimination
Answer: C) Challenging censorship of women’s bodies

The concept of “wage gap” refers to the disparity in earnings between:
A) Men and women
B) Different racial groups
C) Older and younger workers
D) Urban and rural workers
Answer: A) Men and women

The “Everyday Sexism Project” aims to raise awareness about:
A) Racial segregation
B) Gender-based discrimination
C) Environmental degradation
D) Religious discrimination
Answer: B) Gender-based discrimination

The “HeForShe” campaign encourages:
A) Women to support other women
B) Men to advocate for gender equality
C) Women to prioritize their own needs
D) Men to focus on self-improvement
Answer: B) Men to advocate for gender equality

The concept of “rape culture” refers to a society that:
A) Encourages healthy relationships
B) Normalizes and tolerates sexual violence
C) Celebrates gender diversity
D) Promotes consent education
Answer: B) Normalizes and tolerates sexual violence

The “#YesAllWomen” movement emerged as a response to:
A) Workplace discrimination
B) Gender-based discrimination
C) Climate change
D) Racial segregation
Answer: B) Gender-based discrimination

The “Why I Stayed” campaign highlighted the complexities of:
A) Workplace relationships
B) Domestic violence and abuse
C) Racial segregation
D) Parenting challenges
Answer: B) Domestic violence and abuse

The “Feminist Majority Foundation” focuses on issues related to:
A) Women’s political representation
B) Men’s rights
C) Religious conservatism
D) Environmental conservation
Answer: A) Women’s political representation

The “SlutWalk” movement aims to challenge:
A) Victim-blaming and slut-shaming
B) Gender-based discrimination in the workplace
C) Racial segregation
D) Domestic violence
Answer: A) Victim-blaming and slut-shaming

The “No More Page 3” campaign focused on:
A) Workplace discrimination
B) Racial segregation
C) Removing topless images from newspapers
D) Challenging gender norms in children’s books
Answer: C) Removing topless images from newspapers

The “Lean In” movement, started by Sheryl Sandberg, encourages women to:
A) Prioritize family over career
B) Pursue traditionally feminine roles
C) Advocate for gender equality in the workplace
D) Reject higher education
Answer: C) Advocate for gender equality in the workplace

The “Femen” movement is known for its:
A) Advocacy for women’s political representation
B) Radical approach to protesting and body visibility
C) Focus on traditional gender roles
D) Support for religious conservatism
Answer: B) Radical approach to protesting and body visibility

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