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WOMEN AND POLITICS:Spring 2015 Midterm Good Luck!
1) Discuss two major historical events that mark the first wave of feminism occurring between 1848 and 1920.
2) Identify and describe two important pieces of Federal legislation passed in the early 1960s which were intended to advance women's rights in the workplace.
3) Discuss the fight for passage of the ERA between 1972 and 1982 including the impact of Roe v. Wade.
4) Compare and contrast the media coverage of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin during the 2008 presidential race. How did each candidate seek to overcome the "double bind"?
5) Describe 4 theories used to explain why women are less likely to run for political office.
6) Identify 2 PACS focused on electing women, and describe their impact.
7) Identify and discuss the contributions of two female activists in the early civil rights movement.
8) Discuss the accomplishments and contributions of each of the following: Betty Friedan; Nancy Pelosi; Helen Thomas.
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Biological and environmental factors
: Write a description of the biological and environmental factors that you selected. Then explain how each might influence native and second language acquisition. Provide examples to support your response.
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Report on consumer behavior
: Given all the changes in the branding strategy for Las Vegas over the years, has the Vegas brand had a consistent meaning to consumers? Is this a benefit or a detriment to the city as it moves forward?
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Problem related to the accounts receivables
: Imagine that you are the treasurer of your organization, and the company is in need of cash; unfortunately, the company is unable to secure a loan from the bank.
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Employee and an organizational perspective
: What types of criteria, from both an employee and an organizational perspective, do you feel are the most important to use when evaluating training? Provide two separate lists and discuss the differences these perspectives might hold toward train..
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Why women are less likely to run for political office
: Describe 4 theories used to explain why women are less likely to run for political office. Identify 2 PACS focused on electing women, and describe their impact.
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Influence language acquisition-production
: Write an explanation of how environmental deprivation, deafness, and neurological disruption (e.g., stroke or brain injury) might influence language acquisition, production, or comprehension. Provide examples for each to support your response.
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Negative effects of divorce
: Explain the positive effects of a quality childcare program. Convince these parents that your program is the ideal childcare program for their child.
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What are the causes of price escalation
: Explain the concept of price escalation and why it can mislead an international marketer - What are the causes of price escalation
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of standardized tests
: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of standardized tests. Would a standardized test be appropriate? Why or why not? If yes, give examples of appropriate standardized assessments.
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