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Sheinspiresme Feminist Quiz #SheInspiresMe Feminist Quiz FUNDRAISING FOR WOMEN SURVIVORS OF WAR “That’s what she said.” FEMINIST QUOTES ROUND – MATCH THE QUOTE WITH THE KICK ASS WOMAN WHO SAID IT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. “When the whole “Power’s not “Knowing what “What you do makes “Change your life “The most difficult world is silent, given to you. must be done a difference, and you today. Don’t thing is the even one voice have to decide what gamble on the decision to act, becomes You have to does away kind of difference you want to make.” future, act now, the rest is merely powerful.” take it.” with fear.” without delay.” tenacity.” a. b. c. d. e. f. Simone de Jane Malala Beyoncé Amelia Rosa Parks Beauvoir Goodall Yousafza Earhart 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. “When the whole “Power’s not “Knowing what “What you do makes “Change your life “The most difficult world is silent, given to you. must be done a difference, and you today. Don’t thing is the even one voice have to decide what gamble on the decision to act, becomes You have to does away kind of difference you want to make.” future, act now, the rest is merely powerful.” take it.” with fear.” without delay.” tenacity.” c. d. f. b. a. e. Malala Beyoncé Rosa Parks Jane Simone de Amelia Yousafza Goodall Beauvoir Earhart Who is she? NAME THE FAMOUS FEMINIST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tarana Burke Nadia Murad Naomi Klein Audre Lorde Wangari Maathai Sojourner Truth American Activist and Iraqi Human Canadian author, American writer, Renowned abolitionist and Founder of the poet, feminist Kenyan social, #MeToo Rights Activist social activist and civil rights women’s rights environmental Movement who was held as and film-maker activist activist, born an ISIS sex slave known for her and political into slavery in and won the political analyses activist –the first New York State Nobel Peace African woman to Prize win the Nobel Peace Prize Feminist Film Round WHAT FILM IS IT? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Thelma and Erin Brokovich The Help Bridesmaids Hidden Figures Booksmart Louise BONUS QUESTION In the past two decades, what percentage of films pass the Bechdel test? The Bechdel test (/ˈbɛkdəl/ BEK-dəl), also known as the Bechdel–Wallace test, is a measure of the representation of women in fiction. It asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that the two women must be named is sometimes added. BONUS QUESTION In the past two decades, what percentage of films pass the Bechdel test? 50% Feminist Facts TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1. Malala Yousafzai, a teenage Pakistani political campaigner, released her autobiography I Am Malala in 2012 after being shot for what reason? a. Going shopping unaccompanied b. Not wearing traditional clothing c. Walking in the street with a man she wasn't related to d. Writing a blog about girls' right to education Malala Yousafzai, a teenage Pakistani political campaigner, released her autobiography I Am Malala in 2012 after being shot for what reason? a. Going shopping unaccompanied b. Not wearing traditional clothing c. Walking in the street with a man she wasn't related to d. Writing a blog about girls' right to education 2. What is the average proportion of women globally who will suffer violence from a man or male partner in their lifetime? a. 1 in 5 b. 1 in 3 c. 1 in 10 d. 1 in 6 What is the average proportion of women globally who will suffer violence from a man or male partner in their lifetime? a. 1 in 5 b. 1 in 3 c. 1 in 10 d. 1 in 6 3. The contraceptive pill was introduced on the NHS in 1961 – but saw a huge surge in uptake in 1974. Why? a. Changes to the NHS meant that women could now access free contraceptive advice and services, regardless of age or marital status. b. There had been concerns about side effects, but a major scientific study confirmed the pill was safe to use c. A parliamentary bill meant teenage girls no longer had to get written permission from a parent or guardian to go on the pill The contraceptive pill was introduced on the NHS in 1961 – but saw a huge surge in uptake in 1974. Why? a. Changes to the NHS meant that women could now access free contraceptive advice and services, regardless of age or marital status. b. There had been concerns about side effects, but a major scientific study confirmed the pill was safe to use c. A parliamentary bill meant teenage girls no longer had to get written permission from a parent or guardian to go on the pill 4. Which country had the most female representation in Parliament in 2019?? a. Germany b. Rwanda c. Sweden d. Mexico Which country had the most female representation in Parliament in 2019?? a. Germany b. Rwanda c. Sweden d. Mexico BONUS QUESTION Which country had the lowest female representation in parliament in 2019? BONUS QUESTION Which country had the lowest female representation in parliament in 2019? Yemen 5. Around x million women alive today were married as children a. 650 b. 800 c. 375 5. Around x million women alive today were married as children a. 650 b. 800 c. 375 6. Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize. But what year did she win? a. 1925 b. 1910 c. 1903 d. 1920 Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize. But what year did she win? a. 1925 b. 1910 c. 1903 d. 1920 THANK YOU FOR HELPING WOMEN LIVING IN THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS PLACES REBUILD THEIR LIVES Share your #SheInspiresMe Feminist Quiz @womenforwomenuk Find out more womenforwomen.org.uk .
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