Question

All questions below are True or False:

1. One of the basic premises of feminism is that the oppression of women by men is morally undesirable and should be brought to an end.

2. Sally Markowitz claims that a rights-based argument regarding abortion is a genuine feminist argument because it is gender neutral.

3. According to Sally Markowitz, the "Impermissible Sacrifice Principle" means that disadvantaged groups should not be required to make any kinds of sacrifices.

4. According to Sally Markowitz, a law which requires only the poor to pay taxes would violate the "Impermissible Sacrifice Principle."

5. The claim that we must choose between a fetus's right to life and a woman's right to autonomy is alleged to be a "false dilemma" by Sally Markowitz.

6. Sally Markowitz claims that one way to show respect for the unborn and their right to life is by instituting a system of sexual equality in our society.

7. According to Sally Markowitz, feminists believe that societies would be better off if women held most or all positions of authority.

Answer 1

Answer 1:) True

Feminists put an aim to end women's oppression by incorporating into the philosophical theories.

Answer 2:) False

According to Markowitz, feminists have to speak out against abortions and should fight for equality with the "mankind”.

Answer 3:) True

For the systematically oppressed group or the disadvantaged group, sacrifice is impermissible to the oppressed group because the sacrifice will exacerbate or perpetuate their oppression.

Answer 4:) True

Yes, according to Markowitz, The Impermissible Sacrifice Principle is able to block a policy about bearing the burden of taxes by poor people rather than rich people.