Question

As per the distinctions made by Toril Moi, regarding the terms ‘feminist’, ‘female’ and ‘feminine’, which of the following is/are correct?

• A. The first is ‘a matter of economic manumission’.
• B. The second is ‘a matter of psychology’.
• C. The first is ‘a political position’.
• D. The third is a set of ‘culturally defined characteristics’.

Hint:

Toril Moi’s distinctions emphasize the political and cultural dimensions of gender, illustrating how terms like ‘feminist’, ‘female’, and ‘feminine’ are constructed and understood.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C, D

Step 1: Understanding the distinctions.
Toril Moi makes significant distinctions between the terms ‘feminist’, ‘female’, and ‘feminine’. She defines these terms in the context of cultural and political dimensions.

Step 2: Explanation of the options.
(A) "A matter of economic manumission" does not fit the definition for "feminist" as per Toril Moi.
(B) The second, "female", is not a matter of psychology but is instead biologically and culturally defined.
(C) "Feminist" is indeed defined by Moi as a political position, as it involves a commitment to gender equality and societal change.
(D) "Feminine" refers to a set of cultural characteristics, as per Moi, that are culturally constructed and defined.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answers are (C) and (D). These correspond correctly to Toril Moi’s distinctions.