1.  What distinctive perspective on feminism is offered by Black feminists? Name and discuss at least two characteristics. Why do some African American women prefer the term "womanist" to feminist and why are Black feminists so critical of the "mainstream women's movement"?





2.   Name and explain two facets of liberal democracy that would have to be altered, added, or abolished to make it compatible with feminism in the eyes of its feminist critics.





3.  Evaluate the intersection of class and race with separate spheres ideology. How did separate spheres work differently for women of the lower and upper classes and for women of color? In what ways did it constrain all women's public participation?





4.  In what ways does pregnancy provide a challenge to feminists in achieving equality in the workplace? Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages to a gender neutral policy versus a specific policy covering only pregnant women. In which case are women treated more equally?