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1

The history of Standpoint Theory can be traced back to the work of:
A)Hegel
B)Plato
C)Cicero
D)Aristotle
2

Feminism focuses primarily on the inequities of:
A)men
B)children
C)women
D)the workplace
3

Researcher Mark Orbe has expanded Standpoint Theory to include the examination of:
A)race and culture
B)the workplace
C)the media
D)the arts
4

Another word for standpoint is:
A)presentation
B)location
C)withdrawal
D)perspective
5

A person who, despite being historically marginalized, has gained access to the privileged groups is called a(n):
A)revisionist
B)outsider
C)outsider/insider
D)outrider within
6

When a person learns from her position as a caretaker for an ailing person and from her position as an engineer, that person has which type of knowledge?
A)situated
B)circumstantial
C)positional
D)acquisitional
7

Essentialism involves the belief that women and men are all essentially:
A)different
B)equal
C)the same
D)unique
8

Why is Standpoint Theory part of the class of theories called critical theories?
A)The theory suggests ways to change the status quo.
B)The theory criticizes people's behavior in society.
C)The theory recognizes that self-criticism is important in theory-making.
D)The theory criticizes the media for perpetuating stereotypes.
9

Who or what perpetuates the myth that society is beneficial and virtuous to all people?
A)the educational system
B)the ruling class
C)social service agencies
D)the poor
10

What is primarily responsible for shaping and transmitting standpoints?
A)gender
B)race
C)the media
D)communication







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