There were many societal changes that prompted the resurgence of the women’s movement.Which of these changes helped start a new women’s movement in the 1950s and 1960s? Check any of the boxes that apply.
Which of the following did you include in your answer?
Based on this lesson, which of the following discriminated against women in the workplace?Check any of the boxes that apply.
Write one or two sentences that describe why the publication of The Feminine Mystique was important for the women’s movement.Use information from the lesson to explain your reasoning.
The publication of The Feminine Mystique was important because Betty Friedan articulated the restlessness and lack of fulfillment that many women were feeling in their domestic roles. Because the book was widely distributed through magazine excerpts and high sales, it helped many women realize they were not alone, which helped spark the modern women's rights movement.
What was NOW’s initial focus issue?
What was the goal of the Equal Rights Amendment?
What do you think was the most positive impact of NOW and other women’s organizations?Explain your choice in two or three sentences.
The most positive impact of NOW and other women’s organizations was the advancement of gender equality in the workplace and in education. Through their advocacy, these groups helped secure legal protections that expanded professional opportunities for women and fought for equal pay and access to higher education.
What did NOW create that identified their goals to employment?a Constitution for womena Declaration of Independence for women✔ a Bill of Rights for women
On which of the following areas did you focus your answer?
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