Feminism

Question 1

What did initial feminists add to liberalism?

Answer 1

Extending rationality and individual rights to women as well as men

Question 2

Which acts did Caroline Sheridan successful lobby for in the 19th century?

Answer 2

Custody of Infants Act

Matrimonial Causes Act (divorce)

Married Women’s Property Act

Question 3

How did Wollstonecraft liken men to the old feudal system?

Answer 3

Referred to them as the Divine Right of Husbands

Question 4

How did Wollstonecraft propose they should stop socialisation and return to natural rights?

Answer 4

Universal primary education

Classification of young students into domestic, mechanical or academic

Question 5

What was the Revolution Controversy?

Answer 5

Pamphlets in response to the French Revolution
Wollstonecraft defended the creation of a new political status quo

Question 6

When was the end of the first wave of feminism?

Answer 6

20th century

Rep of the People Act 1918 (30+)
Rep of the People Act 1928 (21+)

Question 7

What survey did Betty Friedan undertake?

Answer 7

Asking female graduates about satisfaction
Led to writing the Feminine Mystique - women were not happy in their lives as housewives

Question 8

What was the National Organisation of Women?

Answer 8

Founded by Friedan
Aimed to gain equal rights

Question 9

What were the bill of rights of the NOW in 1968?

Answer 9

Equal rights in the constitution
Banned employment discrimination
Maternity leave and social security
Tax deduction for childcare
Day care centres
Right of women over their productive live
Equal unsegregated education