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Conservatism and Gender Roles

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Which of the following is a core belief of conservatism regarding gender roles?

  1. Women should be primarily responsible for domestic duties.

  2. Men and women should have equal opportunities in all aspects of life.

  3. Gender roles are fluid and can change over time.

  4. Gender roles are determined by biology and are immutable.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that women should be primarily responsible for domestic duties, while men should be the primary breadwinners.

What is the traditional conservative view on abortion?

  1. Abortion should be illegal in all cases.

  2. Abortion should be legal in all cases.

  3. Abortion should be legal in some cases, such as when the mother's life is in danger.

  4. Abortion should be legal in all cases, but should be discouraged.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that abortion is morally wrong and should be illegal in all cases.

Which of the following is a common conservative argument against same-sex marriage?

  1. Same-sex marriage is a threat to traditional family values.

  2. Same-sex marriage is not recognized by the Bible.

  3. Same-sex marriage will lead to the legalization of polygamy.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives often argue against same-sex marriage on the grounds that it is a threat to traditional family values, is not recognized by the Bible, and will lead to the legalization of polygamy.

What is the conservative view on the role of government in regulating gender roles?

  1. The government should not interfere in gender roles.

  2. The government should promote traditional gender roles.

  3. The government should regulate gender roles to ensure equality between men and women.

  4. The government should provide support for individuals who want to break free from traditional gender roles.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that the government should not interfere in gender roles, and that individuals should be free to choose their own roles.

Which of the following is a common conservative argument against feminism?

  1. Feminism is a threat to traditional family values.

  2. Feminism is not necessary because women already have equal rights.

  3. Feminism is divisive and creates conflict between men and women.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives often argue against feminism on the grounds that it is a threat to traditional family values, is not necessary because women already have equal rights, and is divisive and creates conflict between men and women.

What is the conservative view on the importance of religion in shaping gender roles?

  1. Religion plays an important role in shaping gender roles.

  2. Religion has no role in shaping gender roles.

  3. Religion should be used to promote traditional gender roles.

  4. Religion should be used to challenge traditional gender roles.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that religion plays an important role in shaping gender roles, and that religious teachings should be used to promote traditional gender roles.

Which of the following is a common conservative argument against gender equality?

  1. Gender equality is a threat to traditional family values.

  2. Gender equality is not necessary because women already have equal rights.

  3. Gender equality will lead to the decline of civilization.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives often argue against gender equality on the grounds that it is a threat to traditional family values, is not necessary because women already have equal rights, and will lead to the decline of civilization.

What is the conservative view on the role of men in society?

  1. Men should be the primary breadwinners.

  2. Men should be the leaders in society.

  3. Men should be the protectors of women and children.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that men should be the primary breadwinners, the leaders in society, and the protectors of women and children.

Which of the following is a common conservative argument against affirmative action?

  1. Affirmative action is unfair to white men.

  2. Affirmative action is not necessary because minorities already have equal opportunities.

  3. Affirmative action will lead to reverse discrimination.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives often argue against affirmative action on the grounds that it is unfair to white men, is not necessary because minorities already have equal opportunities, and will lead to reverse discrimination.

What is the conservative view on the role of women in society?

  1. Women should be primarily responsible for domestic duties.

  2. Women should be subservient to men.

  3. Women should be excluded from leadership positions.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that women should be primarily responsible for domestic duties, and that they should be subservient to men.

Which of the following is a common conservative argument against the Equal Rights Amendment?

  1. The Equal Rights Amendment is unnecessary because women already have equal rights.

  2. The Equal Rights Amendment will lead to the decline of civilization.

  3. The Equal Rights Amendment will destroy the traditional family.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives often argue against the Equal Rights Amendment on the grounds that it is unnecessary because women already have equal rights, that it will lead to the decline of civilization, and that it will destroy the traditional family.

What is the conservative view on the importance of marriage?

  1. Marriage is a sacred institution that should be protected.

  2. Marriage is the foundation of society.

  3. Marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that marriage is a sacred institution that should be protected, that it is the foundation of society, and that it is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman.

Which of the following is a common conservative argument against divorce?

  1. Divorce is a threat to the traditional family.

  2. Divorce is harmful to children.

  3. Divorce is a sign of moral decay.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives often argue against divorce on the grounds that it is a threat to the traditional family, that it is harmful to children, and that it is a sign of moral decay.

What is the conservative view on the importance of family values?

  1. Family values are the foundation of a strong society.

  2. Family values are under attack from secularism and liberalism.

  3. Family values need to be promoted and protected.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives generally believe that family values are the foundation of a strong society, that they are under attack from secularism and liberalism, and that they need to be promoted and protected.

Which of the following is a common conservative argument against comprehensive sex education?

  1. Comprehensive sex education is a threat to traditional family values.

  2. Comprehensive sex education is harmful to children.

  3. Comprehensive sex education will lead to increased sexual activity among teenagers.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatives often argue against comprehensive sex education on the grounds that it is a threat to traditional family values, that it is harmful to children, and that it will lead to increased sexual activity among teenagers.

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