WST Final Exam (1).pdf

Faith Mackey QUESTION 1 Part I: Short answer. 30 questions. 2 points each. 60 points total. Although a few of these require only a single word answer, in most cases, 1-3 sentences will be sufficient. For the definitions, be sure to define them in terms of and in relevance to THIS class. We do not know how well you understand these questions. We can only judge by what you write on this exam. Do yourselves a favor and show us how well you understand them. Please avoid simply quoting from readings or from lectures. Demonstrate in your own words that you understand these concepts. Also, avoid cutting and pasting from the internet. Bad idea, and it will result in a reduction in the grade for that question. 1. What is “transfeminism”? What are its a rguments? What are its aims/goals? Who are its major proponents? As mentioned in Module 9, transfeminism is the idea that every individual has the right to define her or his own identity and believes that society should be able to respect their identities. Its goals are to be able to express their gender without being discriminated against or physically harmed by anyone. Lastly, to not be politically, medically, or religiously violated the integrity of their bodies against their own will. The major proponents are individuals who do not agree with their identities such as religious people, Conservative politicians, or even medical professionals. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 2 points QUESTION 2 2. Several essays we have read use the term “menstruator.” What do they mean? What are their arguments for using that term? Many people believe that all women menstruate and not all menstruators are women, which is false. Rather, as me ntioned in Module 12, the word “menstruators” refers to all people who experience menstruation such as cisgenders, transgender, non-binary, and gender-fluid individuals. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 2 points QUESTION 3 3. Several of the essays discuss the Hyde Amendment. What is the Hyde Amendment? How is it relevant to the discussions of reproductive rights? As mentioned in Module 10, the Hyde Amendment does not allow women to be able to have the federal funds to pay for an abortion unless the woman was pregnant from rape or incest. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 2 points QUESTION 4 4. Define “kyriarchy.” (Be sure to draw from readings from our class) As mentioned in lec ture, Kyriarchy can be known describes an intersectional system built simply on domination, oppression, and submission. This can happen in the legal system, school, and workplace setting. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 2 points QUESTION 5 5. Who were the “Redstockings,” and how were the relevant/important to the move to gai n reproductive rights? As mentioned in Module 10, it is a women’s liberation group. Many reproductive rights activists believed in Pro-choice rights are for women, not for men. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 2 points QUESTION 6 6. In several essays, we have met the term “TERF.” What does the term mean? What are the issues between/among trans activists and TERFs? As mentioned in Module 9, TERF can be seen as a feminist who does not allow trans women to conform to society’s definition of femininity that stems from heterosexism and patriarchy. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

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