Which of the following assumptions about post-feminism are NOT true?

1. A. Post-feminism rests on the postulates laid down by Elaine Showalter.
2. B. It is a discourse popularised by the media in the 1990s, reacting against feminism of the 1970s–80s.
3. C. It re-establishes a gender binary in which man is essentially powerful.
4. D. It foregrounds femininity and the 'career woman'.
5. E. Its discourse extends into ecofeminism and cyberfeminism.

1. A(A) and (C) only
2. B(B) and (C) only
3. C(C) and (D) only
4. D(D) and (E) only

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Correct answer: A. (A) and (C) only

Explanation

Post-feminism is a 1990s media sensibility that treats feminism as achieved and celebrates choice, femininity and the career woman. It neither derives from Showalter nor asserts essential male power.