Terms and Concepts
This is the understanding that separate parts of an someone's identity such as race, class, or gender can create overlapping systems of discrimination that must all be addressed in the fight for gender equality.
What is intersectional feminism?
This Supreme Court ruling once protected the right to abortion.
What was Roe v. Wade?
After being shot by the Taliban for standing up for her right to go to school, this activist founded a fund in her name to advocate for the importance of girls' education around the world.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
This Supreme Court Justice once said, "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made."
Who was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
International Women's Day is celebrated on this day each year.
What is March 8th?
This term describes how much women are paid compared to their male counterparts.
What is the gender wage gap?
This amendment granted women the right to vote.
What is the Nineteenth Amendment?
This chemist was the first woman to win Nobel Peace Prize.
Who was Marie Curie?
This author and poet wrote, "You may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise."
Who was Maya Angelou?
This cultural icon was the face of women in the workforce during WWII, known for her slogan, "We can do it!"
What is Rosie the Riveter?
This social media movement helped raise awareness for and prevent sexual violence against women.
What is the #MeToo movement?
This women's suffrage gathering resulted in the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments in 1848.
What was the Seneca Falls Convention?
This musical artist is the most awarded woman in the history of the Grammy Awards, with 28 wins.
Who is Beyoncé?
Who was Audre Lorde?
For every US dollar earned by white men, women on average earn this much.
This nickname was given to the frequently higher prices of products that are specifically made for/advertised to women.
What is "The Pink Tax?"
In 1893, this country was the first ever to grant nation-wide women's suffrage.
What is New Zealand?
This was the first woman to be elected Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Who was Margaret Thatcher?
This 2020 inauguration poet said, "So I might say our victory is just beginning. See me as change. Say I am movement, that I am the year, and I am the era of the women.”
Who is Amanda Gorman?
This is the number of women who have served as Supreme Court Justices in American history (4 are currently serving).
What is six?
This word is the metaphorical term for the societal barrier that prevents women and minorities from being promoted to higher positions in the workforce.
What is the "glass ceiling effect?"
In 1869, this US state was the first to grant women the right to vote.
This former No. 1 tennis player has won 39 major titles and is known for her victory in the Battle of the Sexes match.
Who is Billie Jean King?
This labor activist said, "Si, se puede." ("Yes, one can.")
Who is Dolores Huerta?
In 2025, Kristina Koch and Victor Glover will be the first woman and black man sent on this NASA mission.
What is a lunar mission?