Quiz on Africana Womanism

According to the text, what is a key aspect of Africana womanism that distinguishes it from mainstream feminism?

• It focuses solely on gender issues.

• It includes the race factor as a prerequisite for dealing with gender issues.

• It promotes dependency on feminism.

• It mandates one’s identification with a patriarchal system.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of Africana Womanism?

• Respectful of elders.

• Adaptable.

• Dependent on mainstream patriarchal values.

• Ambitious.

What was the response of middle-class white women to the citizenship for Africana people?

• They were supportive and continued their advocacy for Africana people's rights.

• They were indifferent and did not react to the situation.

• They felt disappointed and assumed a more conservative stance.

• They fully embraced the idea and worked harder to secure rights for Africana people.

What was the view of the suffragists regarding Africana people's right to vote before white women?

• They believed it was a necessary step towards equality.

• They felt that Africana people should not be allowed the right to vote before them.

• They supported it as a means to strengthen their own position.

• They were indifferent as long as women's suffrage was achieved.

Which historical figure's speech is referenced in relation to the term "womanism"?

• Rosa Parks

• Sojourner Truth

• Mamie Till Mobley

• Anna Julia Cooper

According to the text, what is one reason why the term "womanism" is considered more appropriate than the term "female"?

• Because "female" refers to any female of the human race

• Because "female" is a term used only in electronic and mechanical terminology

• Because "womanism" is derived from the word "woman" which is more suitable and specific when naming a group of the human race

• Because "female" can refer to a member of the animal or plant kingdom, as well as to a member of the human race

According to the text, why is the feminist movement considered the white woman's movement?

• Because it primarily appealed to educated and middle-class White women

• Because it was designed with the Africana woman in mind

• Because it includes women of all races equally

• Because it focuses on the oppression of black feminists

What is the contrast between African and European cosmology regarding women's relation to men?

• In African cosmology, women are equal to men, while in European cosmology, women are seen as an appendage of men.

• In African cosmology, women are superior to men, while in European cosmology, women are seen as equals.

• In African cosmology, women are the main decision-makers, while in European cosmology, men hold that role.

• In African cosmology, women are seen as servants, while in European cosmology, they are partners.

According to the text, why do Africana women reject the feminist movement?

• Because they do not see men as their primary enemies

• Because they distrust white organizations and feel these have not been able to mobilize the majority of Africana people

• Because they believe the feminist movement is too issue-oriented

• Because they think the feminist movement has been successful without them

Why does Clenora-Hudsom Weems criticize the use of 'African feminism'?

• It is more focused on the dynamics of the conflict between mainstream and Black feminists

• It does not properly name itself and thus can easily be viewed as an extension of feminism

• It is unique and separate from both White feminism and Black feminism

• It only addresses the struggles of women in Africa