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1

Muted group theory is most closely related to which other theory in this text?
A)dramatism
B)cultivation theory
C)expectancy violations theory
D)feminist standpoint theory
2

This theory is generated by the research agenda of which scholar?
A)Julia Wood
B)Sandra Harding
C)Cheris Kramarae
D)Deborah Tannen
3

Muted group theory claims that the biggest problem in communication is that
A)language is arbitrary.
B)there are too many exceptions to rules in English.
C)language usage is always changing.
D)men have primary control of the language system in terms of definitions.
4

Which is the muted group that this theory is based on?
A)migrant farm workers
B)African Americans
C)women
D)none of the above
5

Kramare's research began with her study of
A)professional sports.
B)stay at home moms.
C)cartoons.
D)talk shows.
6

Kramarae argues that one reason that women are muted is that
A)the public-private distinction of language keeps them in the private sphere.
B)they are always silent.
C)women just don't understand men's goals in communication.
D)a and b
7

Kramarae believes that women and men perceive the world differently because of
A)their biological dissimilarities.
B)the experiences stemming from the division of labor.
C)the media's portrayal of women.
D)all of the above
8

Part of the problem for women is that
A)men don't really care about their concerns.
B)men frame the discussion because they dominate the public domain.
C)women are not vocal enough.
D)all of the above
9

One evidence of the male stronghold over language can be seen in
A)the high number of terms that refer to sexually loose women.
B)the number of sports metaphors used by politicians.
C)the way that women react to names like homemaker.
D)all of the above
10

Kramarae cites a personal example about the problems with males being in charge of the public sphere. What is her example concerning?
A)women changing their names at marriage
B)women and men both being called "guys" in public settings
C)legal birth certificates
D)tax forms
11

Kramarae suggests that the Internet has the potential to be a more equal space for women, but it isn't because of the metaphors used to describe it. Which one of the metaphors does she suggest keeps women out because of economics?
A)democracy
B)the new frontier
C)information superhighway
D)a global community
12

Kramarae suggests that the Internet has the potential to be a more equal space for women, but it isn't because of the metaphors used to describe it. Which one of the metaphors does she says has been ruined because of male imposters?
A)democracy
B)the new frontier
C)information superhighway
D)a global community
13

Kramarae suggests that the Internet has the potential to be a more equal space for women, but it isn't because of the metaphors used to describe it. Which one of the metaphors does she suggests limits women to compete in a rough environment where men can be aggressive (e.g. flaming)?
A)democracy
B)the new frontier
C)information superhighway
D)a global community
14

Kramarae suggests that the Internet has the potential to be a more equal space for women, but it isn't because of the metaphors used to describe it. Which one of the metaphors does she use to claim that women are at a knowledge disadvantage?
A)democracy
B)the new frontier
C)information superhighway
D)a global community
15

Kramarae suggests that some steps can be taken to overcome male dominance. Which of the following is consistent with her ideas?
A)Networking with other women in private.
B)The printing of a feminist dictionary.
C)The coining of the term sexual harassment as a feminist way to label experience.
D)All of the above.
16

The basis for muted group theory is to recognize that women's thoughts and words are devalued in society.
A)True
B)False
17

Kramarae's research into muted group theory began with the study of women's portrayals in cartoons.
A)True
B)False
18

The name muted group implies that women are always silent about the way they are treated.
A)True
B)False
19

Muted group theory believes that women's perceptions of the world are overlooked because men have had control of public discussion for so long and have defined certain terms as normal.
A)True
B)False
20

Kramarae believes that a good example of men's power to name comes from laws and customs that cause women to change their names when they marry.
A)True
B)False





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