Question

The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4) given below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequence of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.
1. Conceptualizations of ‘women’s time’ as contrary to clock-time and clock-time as synonymous with economic rationalism are two of the deleterious results of this representation. 
2. While dichotomies of ‘men’s time’, ‘women’s time’, clock-time, and caring time can be analytically useful, this article argues that everyday caring practices incorporate a multiplicity of times; and both men and women can engage in these multiple-times. 
3. When the everyday practices of working sole fathers and working sole mothers are carefully examined to explore conceptualizations of gendered time, it is found that caring time is often more focused on the clock than generally theorized.
4. Clock-time has been consistently represented in feminist literature as a masculine artefact representative of a ‘time is money’ perspective.

• A. 2341
• B. 1342
• C. 3421
• D. 4132

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To determine the correct sequence of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph, we need to assess the logical flow and connection between the sentences provided.

Let's break down the sentences:

• Sentence 1: Discusses the results of representing ‘women’s time’ and clock-time.
• Sentence 2: Introduces the analytical utility of time dichotomies and the article's argument against strict binaries.
• Sentence 3: Observes gendered time through the examination of caring practices.
• Sentence 4: Provides a feminist literature perspective on clock-time being a masculine concept.

Now, let's find the logical order:

1. Sentence 4: Offers an overview of how clock-time is viewed in feminist literature, setting the context for discussing different conceptions of time.
2. Sentence 1: Continues from sentence 4 by discussing the results of such representations on women’s time and clock-time.
3. Sentence 3: Provides empirical evidence that explores the conceptualizations discussed in sentence 1, focusing on caring time.
4. Sentence 2: Concludes by suggesting that these dichotomies can be useful but are not absolute, and can involve both genders.

Thus, the correct sequence is 4132.