Workforce
Why were more women joining the workforce?
The Great Depression
What were most women expected to do everyday in the mid 20th century?
Cook, clean, and take care of their family and home
Which body of water did Amelia Earhart attempt to fly over?
The Pacific Ocean
When did the "second wave of feminism" occur?
1960s and 1970s
Since Jem and Scout don’t have a mother, who helps around the house?
Calpurnia
What were some common jobs for women in the 1930s?
Teacher, waitress, hair stylist, nurse, factory worker, librarian, or laundries
What major event/turning point was happening in the world around the 1930's?
The Great Depression
Who was the first woman to appear in a United States presidential debate?
Shirley Chisholm
What was the purpose of the 19th amendment?
It granted women the right to vote.
From the women we know in TKAM who has the best education?
Miss Maudie
What laid the infrastructure that helped women enter the workforce?
The Women’s Bureau
Why did women become activists?
To point out the inequality between men and women
Who was referred to as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement?
Rosa Parks
What year was the equal pay act passed?
1963
What does Mrs. Dubose most commonly shame Scout for?
For being unladylike (including her clothing)
What percent of the workforce was women in the 1960s?
34%
What was the main responsibility of women in 1940s?
To look for husband
Who were the two most influential women in Scout’s life as she grew up?
Miss Maudie and Calpurnia
What year did a woman serve in the presidential cabinet for the first time?
1933
Which of the Finches neighbors disregard gender expectations for Scout?
Miss Maudie
What was the pay gap between women and men in the 1930s?
$600
What was the main role of women in the book TKAM?
Housewife/mother
Who was the co-founder of the National Organization for Women?
Betty Fridan
Who was the first woman to be elected into the Senate?
What is Miss Caroline's job in the workforce?
She is a teacher