the rise of feminism and its opponents Flashcards
What was a major concern regarding women’s status by the 1960s?
Unequal pay and women’s political participation
The gap between opportunity and rewards in work between men and women had widened since 1945.
What cultural phenomenon in the 1950s contributed to conformity in America?
The growth of suburban America
This period led to a culture where protests for equality were stigmatized as ‘unnatural’.
Who was a prominent figure in the new feminist movement inspired by civil rights?
Betty Friedan
Friedan’s book, The Feminine Mystique (1963), was highly influential in addressing women’s potential.
What did the National Organization for Women (NOW) aim to achieve?
End discrimination against women
Established in 1966, this organization sought to address issues beyond political influence.
What landmark legislation was passed in 1963 related to gender equality?
The Equal Pay Act
This act aimed to eliminate wage disparity based on gender.
What was the purpose of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) campaign?
To gain constitutional equality for women
The campaign initiated in 1970 and sought to amend the Constitution to ensure equal rights.
Who was a notable opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment?
Phyllis Schlafly
Schlafly emphasized traditional values and argued against women’s equality.
What was the significance of the Roe v. Wade case in 1973?
It addressed abortion laws and women’s rights to privacy
The Supreme Court ruled that states could not impose abortion limits during the first three months of pregnancy.
What book by Kate Millett influenced the feminist movement?
Sexual Politics
Millett’s work rallied women against discriminatory attitudes and male condescension.
What was the overall membership of women’s groups in the 1970s?
80,000 to 100,000
These groups had various agendas but were united in advocating for women’s rights.
True or False: The feminist movement of the 1980s and 1990s was politically radical.
False
The 1980s and 1990s were relatively conservative politically, but there were advances in female awareness.
Fill in the blank: The Report on American Women of 1963 revealed the extent of _______.
inequality
This report was influential in reviving organized protest by women.
