second wave feminism Flashcards
1
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what did betty friedan publish in 1963?
A
a book called the feminine mystique, which said how women were seen as second class citizens in britain
2
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what did second wave feminism focus on?
A
equality away from the legal side, working to change societal attitudes
3
Q
who wrote the female eunuch and when?
A
germaine greer, 1970
4
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when was the first national women’s liberation conference held?
A
early 1970
5
Q
where did second wave feminism start?
A
america
6
Q
what percentage of those in higher education were women?
A
28%
7
Q
why is feminism in the 1960s seen as an evolution not revolution?
A
the movement didn’t make much headway until the 70s
inequalities and discrimination still existed
the traditional stereotyping of roles remained strong
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