Undergraduate Studies

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES
Philosophy Department

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

Assessment

Individualism, Justice, Feminism

INSTRUCTIONS: Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. They who believe in devising abstract principles of justice to protect freedom and equality,
and see justice as the "first virtue" of social and political institutions.
A. Feminist
B. Liberal individualist
C. Communitarians
D. Anarchist

2. An extreme form of opposition to individualism is holism, why?

A. According to holism, the idea of a separate, independent individual is an illusion;
individuals are deeply interconnected with society, culture, and racial heritage.
B. Holists argue that a person's identity and actions are solely determined by their
own choices and preferences, granting them complete individual autonomy.
C. In contrast to individualism, which emphasizes personal responsibilities, holism
places greater emphasis on the prioritization of collective interests over individual
rights and freedoms.
D. Holism is an extreme philosophical view that fully embraces the concept of
individualism.

3. Early feminist demand focused on equal rights for women, aiming for liberty and concrete
opportunities without dependence on gender. The following examples are historical
representations of the statement EXCEPT?
A. 19th and 20th century Women's Suffrage Movement of the United States
B. 1791 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of France
C. 20th century Equal Pay Movement
D. Married Women's Property Act

4. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. The distinction between sex and gender highlights the potential for change in
gender roles.
B. Gender roles can be changed and challenged as they are socially constructed, not
biologically predetermined.
C. Feminists ignore gender differences and advocate for addressing special needs and
rights.
D. Feminists seek equality while recognizing unique needs and experiences for
women.

5. Some feminist political philosophers argue that focusing solely on affirmative action and
social policies within the existing capitalist society is not enough to combat women's oppression
and gender identity reproduction. Which statement best supports this claim?

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A. Feminists argue that addressing women's oppression does not require questioning
psychosexual relations in domestic and private spheres, and that gender identity
reproduction is not influenced by these factors.
B. Some feminists advocate embracing capitalism, as they see no intrinsic link
between capitalism and patriarchy, and believe it can contribute to gender
equality.
C. Merely focusing on affirmative action and social policies may not challenge the
broader societal structures that perpetuate male dominance and gender inequality.
D. These critics suggest that feminist efforts should focus solely on policy changes and
not engage in broader societal transformation to achieve gender justice.

6. Feminists advocating for the establishment of worker-owned cooperatives and communal

economic structures as alternatives to the capitalist system, where resources and wealth are
collectively managed and distributed based on needs rather than profit motives.
A. Affirmative Action
B. Social Policy
C. Rejecting Capitalism
D. Abandoning the Language of Justice

7. Some feminists argue for adopting an ethic of care and empathy rather than emphasizing
abstract principles of justice, valuing interconnectedness and considering the particularities of
each situation when addressing issues related to gender equality and women's rights.
A. Affirmative Action
B. Social Policy
C. Rejecting Capitalism
D. Abandoning the Language of Justice

8. A government introduces a comprehensive social policy that includes measures such as

subsidized childcare, flexible work arrangements, and parental leave to support working
parents, aiming to reduce gender disparities in caregiving responsibilities and create a more
equitable work-life balance for both men and women.
A. Affirmative Action
B. Social Policy
C. Rejecting Capitalism
D. Abandoning the Language of Justice

9. In a company that historically showed gender bias in its hiring practices, an affirmative action
policy is implemented to actively recruit and promote women into leadership positions, thereby
increasing gender representation and diversity at higher levels within the organization.
A. Affirmative Action
B. Social Policy
C. Rejecting Capitalism
D. Abandoning the Language of Justice

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10. The notion of _____ is acknowledged as an important aspect in the consideration of

distributive justice.
A. Social Responsibility
B. Equity
C. Respect
D. Care

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ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. D

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