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Women's Rights Movement — Quiz

Question 3 • United States History and Geography

Which statement best expresses the dilemma women faced in the 1950s and 1960s?

Answer
A
They wanted to find outside jobs but found that housework took all their time.
B
They wanted to stay home with their families, but society urged them to work.
C
They had time and opportunity to reinvent themselves but still faced barriers.
D
They had opportunities to work, but their life expectancies were decreasing.

Explanation

Women in the 1950s and 1960s had more access to education, careers, and other opportunities than before. At the same time, traditional expectations and discrimination continued to limit their choices. So the best statement is that they had opportunities to reinvent themselves but still faced barriers.

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