Formal Equality: Civil Liberties and Careers for Women (Mary Wollstonecraft) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does formal equality mean in the context of gender?
What does formal equality mean in the context of gender?
Women have same legal rights as men
What year did Wollstonecraft publish 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'?
What year did Wollstonecraft publish 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'?
1792
Which rights did Wollstonecraft argue were essential for women's independence?
Which rights did Wollstonecraft argue were essential for women's independence?
Education, vote & own property
Why did Wollstonecraft believe women needed to pursue careers?
Why did Wollstonecraft believe women needed to pursue careers?
To achieve economic independence
According to Wollstonecraft, why was women's economic dependence on men problematic?
According to Wollstonecraft, why was women's economic dependence on men problematic?
It was key factor in their subjugation
How did Wollstonecraft say women's careers would benefit society?
How did Wollstonecraft say women's careers would benefit society?
Contributions to economy, culture & life
How did Wollstonecraft describe traditional gender roles?
How did Wollstonecraft describe traditional gender roles?
Socially constructed
Why did Wollstonecraft see education as central to formal equality?
Why did Wollstonecraft see education as central to formal equality?
Without it, women ill-equipped for careers
Which feminist movement considers Wollstonecraft's ideas a central tenet?
Which feminist movement considers Wollstonecraft's ideas a central tenet?
Liberal feminism
What should women's professional success be based on, according to Wollstonecraft?
What should women's professional success be based on, according to Wollstonecraft?
Merit rather than gender
Which modern issue shows Wollstonecraft's arguments remain relevant today?
Which modern issue shows Wollstonecraft's arguments remain relevant today?
Gender pay gap