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Students of United States history, seeking to identify the circumstances that encouraged the emergence of feminist movements, have thoroughly investigated the Lim mid-nineteenth-century American economic and social conditions that affected the status of women. These historians, however, have analyzed less fully the development of specifically feminist ideas and activities during the same period. Furthermore, the ideological origins of feminism in the United States have been obscured because, even when historians did take into account those feminist ideas and activities occurring within the United States, they failed to recognize that feminism was then a truly international movement actually centered in Europe. American feminist activists who have been described as "solitary" and "individual theorists" were in reality connected to a movement—utopian socialism—which was already popularizing feminist ideas in Europe during the two decades that culminated in the first women's rights conference held at Seneca Falls. New York. in 1848. Thus, a complete understanding of the origins and development of nineteenth-century feminism in the United States requires that the geographical focus be widened to include Europe and that the detailed study already made of social conditions be expanded to include the ideological development of feminism.
The earliest and most popular of the utopian socialists were the Saint-Simonians. The specifically feminist part of Saint-Simonianism has, however, been less studied than the group's contribution to early socialism. This is regrettable on two counts. By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents' energy; hence, by ignoring its feminism, European historians have misunderstood Saint-Simonianism. Moreover, since many feminist ideas can be traced to Saint-Simonianism, European historians' appreciation of later feminism in France and the United States remained limited.
Saint-Simon's followers, many of whom were women, based their feminism on an interpretation of his project to reorganize the globe by replacing brute force with the rule of spiritual powers. The new world order would be ruled together by a male, to represent reflection, and a female, to represent sentiment. This complementarity reflects the fact that, while the Saint-Simonians did not reject the belief that there were innate differences between men and women, they nevertheless foresaw an equally important social and political role for both sexes in their utopia.
Only a few Saint-Simonians opposed a definition of sexual equality based on gender distinction. This minority believed that individuals of both sexes were born similar in capacity and character, and they ascribed male-female differences to socialization and education. In, The envisioned result of both currents of thought, however, was that women would enter public life in the new age and that sexual equality would reward men as well as women with an improved way of life.
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21. It can be inferred that the author considers those historians who describe early feminists in the United States as "solitary" to be
(A) insufficiently familiar with the international origins of nineteenth-century American feminist thought (B) overly concerned with the regional diversity of feminist ideas in the period before 1848 (C) not focused narrowly enough in their geographical scope (D) insufficiently aware of the ideological consequences of the Seneca Falls conference (E) insufficiently concerned with the social conditions out of which feminism developed
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22. According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Seneca Falls conference on women's rights?
(A) It was primarily a product of nineteenth-century Saint-Simonian feminist thought. (B) It was the work of American activists who were independent of feminists abroad. (C) It was the culminating achievement of the utopian socialist movement. (D) it was a manifestation of an international movement for social change and feminism. (E) It was the final manifestation of the women's rights movement in the United States in the nineteenth century.
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23. The author's attitude toward most European historians who have studied the Saint-Simonians is primarily one of
(A) approval of the specific focus of their research (B) disapproval of their lack of attention to the issue that absorbed most of the Saint-Simonians' energy after 1832 (C) approval of their general focus on social conditions (D) disapproval of their lack of attention to lids between the Saint-Simonians and their American counterparts (E) disagreement with their interpretation of the Saint-Simonian belief in sexual equality
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24. The author mentions all of the following as characteristic of the Saint-Simonians EXCEPT:
(A) The group included many women among its members. (B) The group believed in a world that would be characterized by sexual equality. (C) The group was among the earliest European socialist groups. (D) Most members believed that women should enter public life. (E) Most members believed that women and men were inherently similar in ability and character.
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25. It can be inferred from the passage that the Saint-Simonians envisioned a utopian society having which of the following characteristics?
(A) It would be worldwide. (B) It would emphasize dogmatic religious principles. (C) It would most influence the United States. (D) It would have armies composed of women rather than of men. (E) It would continue to develop new feminist ideas.
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26. It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that study of Saint-Simonianism is necessary for historians of American feminism because such study
(A) would clarify the ideological origins of those feminist ideas that influenced American feminism (B) would increase understanding of a movement that deeply influenced the utopian socialism of early American feminists (C) would focus attention on the most important aspect of Saint-Simonian thought before 1832 (D) promises to offer insight into a movement that was a direct outgrowth of the Seneca Falls conference of 1848 (E) could increase understanding of those ideals that absorbed most of the energy of the earliest American feminists
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27. According to the passage, which of the following would be the most accurate description of the society envisioned by most Saint-Simonians?
(A) A society in which women were highly regarded for their extensive education (B) A society in which the two genders played complementary roles and had equal status (C) A society in which women did not enter public life (D) A social order in which a body of men and women would rule together on the basis of their spiritual power (E) A social order in which distinctions between male and female would not exist and all would share equally in political power
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American feminist activists who have been described as "solitary" and "individual theorists" were in reality connected toa movement—utopian socialism—which was already popularizing feminist ideas in Europe during the two decades thatculminated in the first women's rights conference held at Seneca Falls. New York. in 1848.
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21. It is mentioned that early feminists in the United States took into account feminist ideas and activities occurring within the United States, they failed to recognize that feminism was then a truly international movement actually centred in Europe. So, they are not aware of the international origins.
22. In the passage it is mentioned that the first women’s rights conference held at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. Thus, a complete understanding of the origins and development of nineteenth-century feminism in the United States requires that the geographical focus be widened to include Europe and that the detailed study already made of social conditions be expanded to include ideological development of feminism. Option D matches this illustration.
23. It is mentioned that European historians have misunderstood Saint-Simonianism, European historians appreciation of later feminism in France and the United States remained limited. By 1832, feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism. Thus option B fits well.
24. The minority believed that individuals of both sexes were born similar in capacity and character and they ascribed male-female differences to socialization and education. Its mentioned that men and women are different and not similar in ability and character, So correct answer is E.
25. Among the options mentioned, b,c,d and e are out of scope and option A is mentioned in the passage. So correct answer is A.
26. In the first paragraph, it is mentioned that the ideological origins of feminism in the united states have been obscured. So, Saint Simonianism study would be necessary for such historians. Hence, the correct option is A.
27. In the beginning of the last paragraph it is mentioned that only a few Saint-Simonians opposed a definition of sexual equality based on gender distinction. So most of the Saint-Simonians played complementary roles and had equal status.
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American feminist activists who have been described as "solitary" and "individual theorists" were in reality connected toa movement—utopian socialism—which was already popularizing feminist ideas in Europe during the two decades thatculminated in the first women's rights conference held at Seneca Falls. New York. in 1848.
So C is wrong and D is the right answer.
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I still can't wrap my head around why C is wrong. Can you please elaborate? The passage seems to indicate after two decades Utopian Socialism reached a peak by organizing Seneca Falls.
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Can someone explain q23? I narrowed down to B & D but ended up chose D because I thought B was a trap answer with similar wording except for the timing - before vs after. From the passage, it looks like BEFORE 1832, feminism was a major concern of Saint-Simonianism. But B expressed the author's "disapproval of their lack of attention to the issue that absorbed most of the Saint-Simonians' energy AFTER 1832," which doesn't make any sense for this kind of disapproval. If the author were to disapprove the lack of attention to the issue BEFORE 1832, it would make more sense to me to choose B. Can someone please explain where did I miss?
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By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents' energy; hence, by ignoring its feminism, European historians have misunderstood Saint-Simonianism.
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Carcass wrote:
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American feminist activists who have been described as "solitary" and "individual theorists" were in reality connected toa movement—utopian socialism—which was already popularizing feminist ideas in Europe during the two decades thatculminated in the first women's rights conference held at Seneca Falls. New York. in 1848.
So C is wrong and D is the right answer.
Ask if you do need further assistance.
Regards
I still can't wrap my head around why C is wrong. Can you please elaborate? The passage seems to indicate after two decades Utopian Socialism reached a peak by organizing Seneca Falls.
I think you are overthinking
First of all the 22nd question is an inference question: it must be true.
Moreover, never an inference question repeats the wording of the passage: in C is so.
But the real reason why D is wrong is that the utopian socialism is the heritage on which, the foundation, the movement had its roots. But in over 20 years it expanded and culminated in the conference which turns out is the expression of what were the achievements or whatever might be in 20 years by the movement itself.
The utopian socialist movement. is the inspiration NOT the end.
Also I have highlighted to you that the movement was connected to the utopian movement so how is it possible that the feminist m. culminated into the conference of the utopian one ?? read carefully
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21. It can be inferred that the author considers those historians who describe early feminists in the United States as "solitary" to be (A) insufficiently familiar with the international origins of nineteenth-century American feminist thought correct- were in reality connected to a movement—utopian socialism—which was already popularizing feminist ideas in Europe
22. According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Seneca Falls conference on women's rights? (C) It was the culminating achievement of the utopian socialist movement. Incorrect trap answer- passage does not say it was culminating achievement of s.u.movement. (D) it was a manifestation of an international movement for social change and feminism. Correct-
23. The author's attitude toward most European historians who have studied the Saint-Simonians is primarily one of (B) disapproval of their lack of attention to the issue that absorbed most of the Saint-Simonians' energy after 1832 Correct- By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents' energy; hence, by ignoring its feminism, European historians have misunderstood Saint-Simonianism.
24. The author mentions all of the following as characteristic of the Saint-Simonians EXCEPT: (E) Most members believed that women and men were inherently similar in ability and character. Correct- while the Saint-Simonians did not reject the belief that there were innate differences between men and women
25. It can be inferred from the passage that the Saint-Simonians envisioned a utopian society having which of the following characteristics? POE (A) It would be worldwide. correct- his project to reorganize the globe (E) It would continue to develop new feminist ideas. Incorrect- not supported by passage
26. It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that study of Saint-Simonianism is necessary for historians of American feminism because such study POE (A) would clarify the ideological origins of those feminist ideas that influenced American feminism correct- Moreover, since many feminist ideas can be traced to Saint-Simonianism
27. According to the passage, which of the following would be the most accurate description of the society envisioned by most Saint-Simonians? (B) A society in which the two genders played complementary roles and had equal status Correct- The new world order…….This complementarity reflects the fact that…. they nevertheless foresaw an equally important social and political role for both sexes in their utopia.
(D) A social order in which a body of men and women would rule together on the basis of their spiritual power incorrect trap answer- passage does mention spiritual power but not mention who holds that power
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Aditya11 wrote:
I have a doubt. Do big RC passages like these come on the GRE exam? (having 7 questions)
The long passages in GRE come with maximum 4 questions and are shorter compared to these passages.
But these old GRE passages are excellent official practice as they come from the test makers and match closely with new GRE passages in terms of structure, language and questions.
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cnk1 wrote:
Aditya11 wrote:
I have a doubt. Do big RC passages like these come on the GRE exam? (having 7 questions)
The long passages in GRE come with maximum 4 questions and are shorter compared to these passages.
But these old GRE passages are excellent official practice as they come from the test makers and match closely with new GRE passages in terms of structure, language and questions.
Thank you cnk1 I was just going through the Big OG now for some practice after doing the other ETS materials. Thanks again
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mind wrote:
Can someone explain q23? I narrowed down to B & D but ended up chose D because I thought B was a trap answer with similar wording except for the timing - before vs after. From the passage, it looks like BEFORE 1832, feminism was a major concern of Saint-Simonianism. But B expressed the author's "disapproval of their lack of attention to the issue that absorbed most of the Saint-Simonians' energy AFTER 1832," which doesn't make any sense for this kind of disapproval. If the author were to disapprove the lack of attention to the issue BEFORE 1832, it would make more sense to me to choose B. Can someone please explain where did I miss?
The excerpt of passage below:
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By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents' energy; hence, by ignoring its feminism, European historians have misunderstood Saint-Simonianism.
This is exactly what I thought! Thanks for putting it down mind. Any thoughts?
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I think "By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents' energy" means that starting in 1832, feminism became the central concern of SS. Hence, B is consistent with the passage.
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Lazarus002k wrote:
I think "By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents' energy" means that starting in 1832, feminism became the central concern of SS. Hence, B is consistent with the passage.
Almost had a panic attack. Never knew "by" has a meaning of "since." To no avail, yet can only confirm usage of 3.b "not later than" on the Merriam-Webster.
Originally posted by guestuser on 09 Jul 2021, 00:53.
Last edited by guestuser on 09 Jul 2021, 01:01, edited 1 time in total.
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NCX11 wrote:
mind wrote:
Can someone explain q23? I narrowed down to B & D but ended up chose D because I thought B was a trap answer with similar wording except for the timing - before vs after. From the passage, it looks like BEFORE 1832, feminism was a major concern of Saint-Simonianism. But B expressed the author's "disapproval of their lack of attention to the issue that absorbed most of the Saint-Simonians' energy AFTER 1832," which doesn't make any sense for this kind of disapproval. If the author were to disapprove the lack of attention to the issue BEFORE 1832, it would make more sense to me to choose B. Can someone please explain where did I miss?
The excerpt of passage below:
Quote:
By 1832 feminism was the central concern of Saint-Simonianism and entirely absorbed its adherents' energy; hence, by ignoring its feminism, European historians have misunderstood Saint-Simonianism.
This is exactly what I thought! Thanks for putting it down mind. Any thoughts?
I can only justify the answer or the relevant text in the passage by typo...
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