Feminist Theory Quiz
1. Distinguish between first, second, and third wave feminism.
2. What is meant by the term “Postfeminism”?
3. What is the Bechdel test? How has this influenced feminist thought?
4. How do the ideas of Simone de Beauvoir impact our conceptions of sex and gender? In your answer, you should distinguish between the two terms.
5. Discuss the influence of French feminists Cixous, Irigaray, and Kristeva.
6. Discuss one of the example texts Parker applies feminism to in the chapter.
7. Discuss how feminism is related to the idea of visual pleasure.
8. What is the central argument of Barlowe’s article?
9. How does Barlowe apply feminism to The Scarlet Letter?
10. How does the Barlowe article influence your thinking about The Scarlet Letter?
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