womens rights and campaigns up to ww2 Flashcards
What year marked the beginning of significant campaigns for women’s rights leading up to the Second World War?
1920
What restrictions did women face in the inter-war years regarding public office?
Restrictions on their right to run for public office and own land
By 1933, how many women were in state legislatures?
146 women
How many female state governors were there by 1939?
Two female state governors
What was a notable social change for women during the 1920s?
The ‘flapper era’ with less restricted clothing and more acceptance of freer social behavior
What major economic event in 1929 severely affected female workers?
The Great Depression
Who was elected as the Democratic president in 1932 promising ‘a new deal’?
Franklin Roosevelt
What role did Eleanor Roosevelt play in women’s rights during the New Deal?
She was a vocal supporter of women’s rights
Who was the first female cabinet member and what position did she hold?
Frances Perkins, Secretary for Labor
By 1945, how many women were elected for state legislatures?
254 women
What was the impact of the Second World War on women’s employment?
An increase in women working and an extension of job types
What was the famous poster ‘Rosie the Riveter’ meant to represent?
A woman doing a traditional male job in engineering
What percentage of clerical work was done by women by 1945?
70 percent
Fill in the blank: Women were still paid ______ than men during the Second World War.
less
True or False: Women had significant participation in major decision-making in military or political affairs during the Second World War.
False
