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The Feminist The Feminist MovementMovement
The Feminist The Feminist MovementMovement
Chapter 18 - Section 2Chapter 18 - Section 2Chapter 18 - Section 2Chapter 18 - Section 2
Belief that men and women should be equal = politically, economically, and socially
Belief that men and women should be equal = politically, economically, and socially
FeminismFeminismFeminismFeminism
World War IIWorld War IIWorld War IIWorld War II
Many women went to work to fill needed positions during war
War ended = jobs for women ended
Most returned home to raise family
Many women went to work to fill needed positions during war
War ended = jobs for women ended
Most returned home to raise family
Women’s Movement Women’s Movement ReawakensReawakens
Women’s Movement Women’s Movement ReawakensReawakens
Many were resentful of advertisements
refused memberships at clubs, credit at banks, and paid less for same job
Not allowed in finance, law, medicine
1960’s = 3/4 worked in clerical, sales, or factories
Many were resentful of advertisements
refused memberships at clubs, credit at banks, and paid less for same job
Not allowed in finance, law, medicine
1960’s = 3/4 worked in clerical, sales, or factories
Workplace RightsWorkplace RightsWorkplace RightsWorkplace Rights
2 forces helped women’s rights
A. Mass protests
B. Government (Headed by Eleanor Roosevelt)
1963 - Equal Pay Act - made it illegal to pay men more for the same job
2 forces helped women’s rights
A. Mass protests
B. Government (Headed by Eleanor Roosevelt)
1963 - Equal Pay Act - made it illegal to pay men more for the same job
1964 Civil Rights Act1964 Civil Rights Act1964 Civil Rights Act1964 Civil Rights Act
Also included women
Title VII section outlawed discrimination - race, color, religion, national origin
Created the “EEOO” - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -
Also included women
Title VII section outlawed discrimination - race, color, religion, national origin
Created the “EEOO” - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -
Betty FriedanBetty FriedanBetty FriedanBetty Friedan
The Feminist Mystique
Traveled country interviewing women with college degrees
found most enjoyed their life but were missing something
Most women related / started movement
The Feminist Mystique
Traveled country interviewing women with college degrees
found most enjoyed their life but were missing something
Most women related / started movement
N.O.WN.O.WN.O.WN.O.WNational Organization for Women - or - NOW
Bring Women to mainstream of American society
demanded greater educational and work opportunities
Wanted govt to enforce civil rights for women
National Organization for Women - or - NOW
Bring Women to mainstream of American society
demanded greater educational and work opportunities
Wanted govt to enforce civil rights for women
Equality in EducationEquality in EducationEquality in EducationEquality in Education
Title IX - prohibits federally funded schools from discriminating girls in all aspects of its operation
many schools implemented the law - Women had Fed. law on their side
Title IX - prohibits federally funded schools from discriminating girls in all aspects of its operation
many schools implemented the law - Women had Fed. law on their side
Abortion & Roe v. WadeAbortion & Roe v. WadeAbortion & Roe v. WadeAbortion & Roe v. Wade
After mid 1800’s abortion was outlawed except in cases to save mother’s life
Women who had abortions faced criminal charges
1960’s - law changed to include victim of rape, incest
After mid 1800’s abortion was outlawed except in cases to save mother’s life
Women who had abortions faced criminal charges
1960’s - law changed to include victim of rape, incest
Roe v. WadeRoe v. WadeRoe v. WadeRoe v. Wade
Supreme Ct. ruled:
1st 3 month - women’s choice
2nd 3 months - states could regulate abortions on mothers health basis
Final 3 mo. - Abortion only allowed in medical emergency
Supreme Ct. ruled:
1st 3 month - women’s choice
2nd 3 months - states could regulate abortions on mothers health basis
Final 3 mo. - Abortion only allowed in medical emergency
Impact of Women’s Impact of Women’s MovementMovement
Impact of Women’s Impact of Women’s MovementMovement
Women working was finally accepted
1970’s More women in workforce and college
Income gap still exists
By the year 2000 - 1/4 of nations Doctors and lawyers
by 2000 - 40% of college graduates
Women working was finally accepted
1970’s More women in workforce and college
Income gap still exists
By the year 2000 - 1/4 of nations Doctors and lawyers
by 2000 - 40% of college graduates
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