Depth study: Women in the Black Power movement(gains)1930-60's

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

AA women were encouraged to be proud of their culture rather than integrating into a white society

Question 2

activity in BP movement

Answer 2

by 1970’s 2/3 of Black Panthers were women due to killing and imprisonment of males

Question 3

Women leaders in Black Panthers

Answer 3

Elaine Browne- 2nd most important panther women trained with men and were seen as revolutionaries

Question 4

Local leaders

Answer 4

Women were local leaders who would help AA communities with healthcare, education and housing

Question 5

slogans

Answer 5

‘revolutionary first, sister second’ inspired women to be active in politics

Question 6

second wave feminism

Answer 6

BP movement encouraged change across all cylinders and led to the second wave of feminism