Women Flashcards
When did American women receive the right to vote?
1920
What did WW1 enable women to do?
Prove themselves and demonstrate their capabilities
What were some common jobs women did during the war?
Labourers, telephonists and typists
With social security schemes such as the new deal, who was prioritised?
Men, many new deal schemes has strong policies against hiring women.
How were gender roles challenged during the 1920’s for women?
The emergence of the flapper - sexual liberation
Could all women be flappers?
No, not poor women
Who objected to flapping?
Many middle class women and immigrants who kept their traditional values
Who was the first women to be elected a state governor?
Nellie Ross
Did AA women get jobs?
Worker shortages meant AA women could be trained and apply for some jobs however there was still discrimination.
Who was against women’s liberation of the 60s - 70s?
The moral right
What image circulated during the 50’s portraying women as strong and couragous?
Rosie the riveter
When was the equal pay act?
1963
When was the civil rights act passed?
1964
When was the executive order passed?
1967
What was the executive order?
An act outlawing sexual discrimination in companies
