Feminist Ethics

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What is the central focus of feminist ethics?

  1. The experiences and perspectives of women

  2. The promotion of gender equality

  3. The critique of patriarchal structures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminist ethics is a branch of moral philosophy that focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women, the promotion of gender equality, and the critique of patriarchal structures.

Which feminist ethicist is known for her work on the ethics of care?

  1. Carol Gilligan

  2. Nel Noddings

  3. Sara Ruddick

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carol Gilligan, Nel Noddings, and Sara Ruddick are all feminist ethicists who have written extensively about the ethics of care.

What is the main argument of the ethics of care?

  1. That morality is based on relationships and interdependence

  2. That women's experiences and perspectives are morally relevant

  3. That caregiving is a morally valuable activity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethics of care argues that morality is based on relationships and interdependence, that women's experiences and perspectives are morally relevant, and that caregiving is a morally valuable activity.

Which feminist ethicist is known for her work on the ethics of domination?

  1. Catharine MacKinnon

  2. Andrea Dworkin

  3. Marilyn Frye

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Catharine MacKinnon, Andrea Dworkin, and Marilyn Frye are all feminist ethicists who have written extensively about the ethics of domination.

What is the main argument of the ethics of domination?

  1. That patriarchy is a system of domination that oppresses women

  2. That sexual violence is a form of domination

  3. That the division of labor between men and women is a form of domination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethics of domination argues that patriarchy is a system of domination that oppresses women, that sexual violence is a form of domination, and that the division of labor between men and women is a form of domination.

Which feminist ethicist is known for her work on the ethics of reproduction?

  1. Judith Jarvis Thomson

  2. Mary Anne Warren

  3. Susan Sherwin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Judith Jarvis Thomson, Mary Anne Warren, and Susan Sherwin are all feminist ethicists who have written extensively about the ethics of reproduction.

What is the main argument of the ethics of reproduction?

  1. That women have a right to control their own bodies

  2. That abortion is morally permissible

  3. That surrogacy is morally permissible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethics of reproduction argues that women have a right to control their own bodies, that abortion is morally permissible, and that surrogacy is morally permissible.

Which feminist ethicist is known for her work on the ethics of technology?

  1. Donna Haraway

  2. Sandra Harding

  3. Helen Longino

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donna Haraway, Sandra Harding, and Helen Longino are all feminist ethicists who have written extensively about the ethics of technology.

What is the main argument of the ethics of technology?

  1. That technology is not neutral but is shaped by gender and power relations

  2. That technology can be used to oppress women or to empower them

  3. That we need to develop more ethical technologies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethics of technology argues that technology is not neutral but is shaped by gender and power relations, that technology can be used to oppress women or to empower them, and that we need to develop more ethical technologies.

Which feminist ethicist is known for her work on the ethics of globalization?

  1. Vandana Shiva

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Naomi Klein

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vandana Shiva, Arundhati Roy, and Naomi Klein are all feminist ethicists who have written extensively about the ethics of globalization.

What is the main argument of the ethics of globalization?

  1. That globalization is a form of imperialism that exploits women in the Global South

  2. That globalization has led to an increase in violence against women

  3. That globalization has undermined women's traditional roles and responsibilities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethics of globalization argues that globalization is a form of imperialism that exploits women in the Global South, that globalization has led to an increase in violence against women, and that globalization has undermined women's traditional roles and responsibilities.

Which feminist ethicist is known for her work on the ethics of climate change?

  1. Greta Thunberg

  2. Naomi Klein

  3. Vandana Shiva

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Greta Thunberg, Naomi Klein, and Vandana Shiva are all feminist ethicists who have written extensively about the ethics of climate change.

What is the main argument of the ethics of climate change?

  1. That climate change is a form of environmental injustice that disproportionately affects women

  2. That climate change is a threat to women's health and safety

  3. That climate change is undermining women's traditional roles and responsibilities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethics of climate change argues that climate change is a form of environmental injustice that disproportionately affects women, that climate change is a threat to women's health and safety, and that climate change is undermining women's traditional roles and responsibilities.

Which feminist ethicist is known for her work on the ethics of artificial intelligence?

  1. Cathy O'Neil

  2. Joy Buolamwini

  3. Timnit Gebru

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cathy O'Neil, Joy Buolamwini, and Timnit Gebru are all feminist ethicists who have written extensively about the ethics of artificial intelligence.

What is the main argument of the ethics of artificial intelligence?

  1. That artificial intelligence is not neutral but is shaped by gender and power relations

  2. That artificial intelligence can be used to oppress women or to empower them

  3. That we need to develop more ethical artificial intelligence systems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ethics of artificial intelligence argues that artificial intelligence is not neutral but is shaped by gender and power relations, that artificial intelligence can be used to oppress women or to empower them, and that we need to develop more ethical artificial intelligence systems.

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