Question

Johanna,a feminist, believes that modern day feminist theories have lost their bearings and have deviated from their original purpose. She finds that they no longer emphasize larger, more important issues. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weakenher view?

A) A majority of feminist theorists today have shifted focus from personal issues to social issues.
B) Most feminist theories today fail to include issues such as minimum wage for women.
C) Feminist theories are often written by theorists who emphasize the importance of gender equality.
D) Modern feminist theories emphasize different forms of oppression such as age, disability, and religious intolerance

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A.

Explanation: Feminist theory is an extension of feminism in theoretical, imaginary or philosophical discourse. It is intended to understand the nature of gender inequality. It examines women's social role, feminist experiences, interests, tasks, and policies in a variety of fields, such as anthropology and sociology, communication, psychoanalysis, home economics, literature, education, and philosophy.