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Reconstructing Gender: A Multicultural Anthology, 3/e
Estelle Disch, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Families

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

In Reading 38 (The Transformation of Family Life), Lillian Rubin states that while working different shifts helps couples cope with childcare issues, it is burdensome on marriages.
A)True
B)False
2

According to Patricia Hill Collins in Reading 39 (Bloodmothers, Othermothers, and Women-Centered Networks), women's centrality in African-American family life is characterized primarily by the absence of husbands and fathers.
A)True
B)False
3

In Reading 40 (Dilemmas of Involved Fatherhood), by Kathleen Gerson, fathers who become equal or primary parents are subjected to discrimination similar to that experienced by women in male-dominated occupations.
A)True
B)False
4

In Reading 41 (Man Child: A Black Lesbian Feminist's Reponse), author Audre Lorde describes the struggles she has raising a son who is unaccepting of her and her lesbian lover.
A)True
B)False
5

According to Audre Lorde in Reading 41 (Man Child: A Black Lesbian Feminist's Reponse), men become trapped in dependency and fear if they rely on their mothers for their emotions.
A)True
B)False
6

In Reading 42 (I Am a Man), author Raul Ybarra describes struggling with farm work in order to prove his masculinity to his father.
A)True
B)False
7

In Reading 43 (Sexual Dissent and the Family: The Sharon Kowalski Case), author Nan Hunter's main argument is centered on the legislation and subsequent legitimation of families.
A)True
B)False
8

According to Walter Williams in Reading 44 (The Relationship Between Male-Male Friendship and Male-Female Marriage: American Indian and Asian Comparisons), for North American Indians, marriage was/is the primary source of intimacy.
A)True
B)False
9

In Reading 44 (The Relationship Between Male-Male Friendship and Male-Female Marriage: American Indian and Asian Comparisons), author Walter Williams suggests that Americans should:
A)not expect marriage to fulfill all intimacy needs
B)not marry hastily, but wait to find someone who can fulfill all intimacy needs
C)not let friendships detract from the marriage relationship
D)not marry close friends, so as to protect the friendship
10

In Reading 38 (The Transformation of Family Life), author Lillian Rubin studies families differing along what lines?
A)sexual orientation
B)number of children
C)married versus unmarried
D)socioeconomic status
11

In Reading 39 (Bloodmothers, Othermothers, and Women-Centered Networks), by Patricia Hill Collins, bloodmothers are:
A)surrogate mothers
B)"other" mothers
C)aunts who are like mothers
D)biological mothers
12

In Reading 40 (Dilemmas of Involved Fatherhood), by Kathleen Gerson, which of the following is NOT included as one of the benefits of involved fatherhood?
A)emotional gratification
B)respect among other primary caretakers
C)work flexibility
D)marital peace
13

In Reading 42 (I Am a Man), author Raul Ybarra's major obstacle to leaving his abusive home was:
A)protecting his brothers
B)protecting his mother
C)his fear of his father
D)not having any work
14

According to Reading 43 (Sexual Dissent and the Family: The Sharon Kowalski Case), by Nan Hunter, the changing laws relating to gay and lesbian unions/marriages stand to:
A)protect heterosexuals
B)condemn sexual dissent
C)protect sexual dissent
D)all of the above