Question 1

Which of the following is the most problematic aspect of violence in children's television and video games?

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A)   Violence is portrayed as trivial.
B)   Violence is portrayed as justified.
C)   Violence is portrayed as funny.
D)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 2

How can the things you have learned throughout the book so far on feminist ideas and concerns be applied to the problem of domestic violence?

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Question 3

Studies show most women in abusive relationships

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A)   make a "clean break" when they leave.
B)   are never able to leave.
C)   are able to leave only if the safety of their children is involved.
D)   do manage to leave them, but usually after returning to the abuser several times.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of rape myths?

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A)   Men who endorse rape myths are more likely to endorse a proclivity to rape.
B)   Rape myths play an insignificant role in coercive sex.
C)   Rape myths magnify sexual assault and encourage perpetrator blaming.
D)   Women tend to endorse rape myths more than men.

Question 5

Some scholars believe the term ________ should be reserved for material combining sexual themes with violence, dehumanization, degradation, or abuse.

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A)   pornography
B)   erotica
C)   sexually explicit media
D)   XXX

Question 6

The most common situation or context in which rape occurs is in societies

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A)   that approve or condone the use of violence.
B)   where violence against men also is tolerated.
C)   where men have little power relative to women.
D)   where rape is punished severely.

Question 7

Media violence builds schemas of the world as

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A)   a colorful and varied place.
B)   being kind to those in need.
C)   a dangerous and scary place.
D)   a place where being weak is the best way to stay out of harm's way. C

Question 8

Describe the cycle of violence in battering relationships and how the cycle keeps women in abusive relationships.

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Question 9

What's wrong with pornography? Define the word and explain how it is related to violence against women.

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Pornography is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexual arousal. It often involves the objectification and dehumanization of individuals, particularly women, and can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and attitudes towards sex and relationships.

One of the main issues with pornography is its connection to violence against women. Studies have shown that exposure to pornography is linked to an increased acceptance of violence against women, as well as a desensitization to the harmful effects of such violence. This is because much of mainstream pornography depicts women in degrading and violent scenarios, reinforcing the idea that women are objects to be used and abused for male pleasure.

Furthermore, the production of pornography often involves exploitation and coercion, particularly in the case of amateur or non-consensual content. Many performers in the industry report experiencing physical and emotional abuse, as well as pressure to engage in acts that they are not comfortable with.

Overall, the normalization and consumption of pornography can contribute to a culture that condones and perpetuates violence against women. It is important to recognize the harmful effects of pornography and work towards creating a society that respects and values all individuals, regardless of their gender.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of common couples violence?

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A)   The male perpetrator feels that he owns his woman and is entitled to control her by any means.
B)   It occurs fairly often in a relationship and always escalates over time.
C)   Women and men both report inflicting violence on their partners about equally often.
D)   It is entirely gender-neutral in heterosexual couples.

Question 11

Describe the research on rape and sexual assault. How does it differ from stereotypes about sexual attacks?

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Question 12

What is stalking? Discuss the features of cyberstalking.

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Question 13

Which of the following is true of elder abuse?

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A)   It reflects patriarchal power imbalances.
B)   It takes place in private settings and is often a family secret.
C)   It is fostered by the isolation of its victims and their fears of losing their homes.
D)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Though people often ask why a battered woman doesn't just leave, research shows that a woman is more likely

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A)   to leave when she is afraid of her partner.
B)   to be injured or killed after she leaves her partner.
C)   to leave when her partner's abuse is cyclical.
D)   to kill her perpetrator when provoked too often. B

Question 15

Sexually arousing material that does not contain themes of violence, degradation, abuse, or dehumanization is called

Accepted Answer

A)   pornography.
B)   erotica.
C)   sexually explicit media.
D)   XXX.

Question 16

In the context of violence against women, sexual assault by a dating partner or someone known to the victim is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   common couples violence
B)   acquaintance rape
C)   patriarchal terrorism
D)   unwanted pursuit behavior

Question 17

In New Delhi, India, a young bride is beaten and sexually assaulted by the groom and his friends. In the United States, women workers in a Minnesota mine are groped, grabbed, pressured for sex, threatened, and harassed. Which of the following is most likely reflected by these examples?

Accepted Answer

A)   Violence against women is a global problem.
B)   They are relatively isolated incidents in women's treatment by men.
C)   They reflect a kind of semiofficial or unofficial terrorism.
D)   None of these answers is correct.

Question 18

Some women become so disempowered by abuse that they feel trapped, worthless, depressed, and even develop a kind of post-traumatic stress disorder called

Accepted Answer

A)   cyclical disorder.
B)   patriarchal trauma.
C)   battered women's syndrome.
D)   cyclic redundancy.

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the widely held set of myths and misconceptions about rape and rape victims in North America?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women cannot prevent rape regardless of how badly they may want to.
B)   Rapists' subconscious motivations are those of power and not a drive for sex.
C)   Victims precipitate rape by dressing provocatively.
D)   None of these answers is correct.

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of abusive families?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are patriarchal.
B)   They are emotionally distant and unaffectionate.
C)   They are conflictual.
D)   All of these answers are correct.

Exam 12: Violence Against Women

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