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What does the term "femmes of color” highlight?

A
the intersection of appearance, behavior, and identity
B
the intersection of class, race, and femininity
C
the intersection of race, gender identity, and sexuality
D
the intersection of politics, sexuality, and femininity
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What term is used when someone faces compounded disadvantages?

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double jeopardy
B
double oppression
C
heteronormative
D
hegemony
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How might perceptions of women and femmes of color manifest themselves in health care?

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overtreatment
B
increased investment
C
lower payments
D
misdiagnoses
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The pain they were experiencing was not taken seriously.
B
They felt they were treated with less respect than other patients.
C
They were rushed by their healthcare provider.
D
They had to speak up to get the proper care.
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How did the civil rights movement contribute to the development of Black feminist thought?

A
Most of the key leaders were Black women.
B
The rights of Black women were a focal point.
C
Space emerged for some Black women to lead.
D
Black women felt seen and heard for the first time.
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What trend related to biases affecting women and femmes of color contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline?

A
inadequate infrastructure
B
higher risk of expulsion
C
crowded classrooms
D
the glass ceiling
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What can happen when the views of a dominant societal group are considered most desirable?

A
The dominant views are less likely to include stereotypes.
B
Different views are automatically welcomed and valued.
C
Different views are perceived as less important or flawed.
D
The dominant views are more likely to be challenged.
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How does the term "femme of color” empower individuals?

A
It provides language to express experience.
B
It ignores intersectionality.
C
It merges White-centric and other definitions of femininity.
D
It illustrates experiences of privilege and discrimination.
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Which description represents ideological oppression?

A
laws systematically disadvantage a group while benefitting another
B
stereotypes negatively impact an individual’s sense of self
C
a group believes they are more deserving based on their values
D
an individual discriminates against someone from a different race
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What level of oppression is experienced by women and femmes of color facing inequities in access to quality health care?

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institutional
B
ideological
C
interpersonal
D
internalized
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Which Black female scholar of the 20th century introduced the concept of "intersectionality”?

A
Audre Lorde
B
Patricia Hill Collins
C
bell hooks
D
Angela Davis
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Which issue is an example of institutional oppression?

A
the gender wage gap
B
banking regulation
C
microaggressions
D
the federal budget deficit
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What does "stereotype threat” refer to?

A
the opposition to stereotypes represented within popular culture
B
the risk of conforming to stereotypes about one’s identity group
C
the portrayal of stereotypes in movies, TV shows, and news stories
D
the creation of stereotypes against people who do not fit social norms
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Which statement describes internalized oppression?

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A member of a marginalized group believes the negative stereotypes about their race.
B
A member of a marginalized group is discriminated against by a colleague at work.
C
A social club prohibits membership for community members born outside of the country.
D
A state passes a law requiring all voters to show a specific type of identification card.
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Which reason best states the motivation underlying the Black feminist movement?

A
to address the interconnectedness of race, gender, and class oppression
B
to address issues faced by Black women in the middle and upper classes
C
to highlight the legislative achievements of the women’s liberation movement
D
to celebrate the gains made for Black women during the civil rights movement
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In what way did the women’s liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s fail to address the needs of all women?

A
It did not focus on reproductive rights.
B
It did not take into account the middle class.
C
It did not aim to bring about social equity.
D
It did not address issues of intersectionality.

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