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What is Roe v. Wade?
1973 Supreme Court decision legalized abortion in the United States.
What is the birth control pill?
This is the most common form of contraception used by women in the U.S.
What is Soviet Russia?
This country became the first to legalize abortion in 1920.
What is Planned Parenthood?
This organization, founded in 1916, became a key advocate for reproductive rights and birth control access.
What is Reproductive Justice?
This term emphasizes the intersection of reproductive rights with social justice issues like race and class
How did women contribute to the success of the civil rights movement?
By organizing, leading, and supporting efforts like school desegregation lawsuits and literacy programs
How did societal expectations of gender roles in the family evolve during times of economic or social stress, such as the Great Depression and the Cold War?
Traditional gender roles were reinforced.
What is Mifepristone?
This medication, approved by the FDA in 2000, is used for medical abortions.
What is an IUD(Intrauterine Device)?
This form of birth control is a small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus.
What act, signed by President Truman in 1948, allowed women to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. armed forces?
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act
Anne Hutchinson was exiled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony because she
Challenged Puritan religious leaders
What was the concept of Republican Motherhood, and how did it define women’s roles in early America?
It tasked women with raising virtuous citizens while excluding them from politics.
How did the actions of flappers contribute to cultural and social changes during the Roaring 20s?
They normalized women’s presence in nightlife and public spaces, fostering social equality.
Title IX, passed in 1972, is best known for promoting gender equality in what area of school-related activities?
Athletics and sports programs
How has the legacy of Republican Motherhood shaped women’s civic and educational roles today?
It emphasized women’s influence in education and leadership
How did the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920 impact women's voting rights, and what challenges did minorities face afterward in exercising this right?
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920, but many minorities still faced barriers, such as discrimination and voter suppression, that prevented them from fully exercising their voting rights for many years.
What was the goal of the movement introduced to Congress in 1923, and when did it finally earn the support of the majority of states?
The goal of the movement was to ensure equality between men and women and to challenge laws that created inequality. It earned the support of the majority of states in 2020.
Why is the Pink Tax still relevant in today’s society, and what are its long-term implications?
It highlights gender inequality and calls for pricing reforms.
What is the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)?
This U.N. initiative, started in 1994, advocates for universal access to reproductive health services
In what ways did flappers influence women’s fashion and self-expression, and how is this visible today?
They introduced bold, liberated styles that inspire modern fashion and body autonomy.
This landmark document, presented at the Seneca Falls Convention, declared that "all men and women are created equal" and listed grievances against gender inequality.
Declaration of Sentiments
Which early American woman urged her husband to "remember the ladies" when drafting the Declaration of Independence, advocating for women’s rights and education?
Abigail Adams
How has the legacy of Republican Motherhood shaped women’s civic and educational roles today?
It emphasized women’s influence in education and leadership
How did flappers challenge traditional societal roles for women in the 1920s, and why was this important?
They rejected Victorian norms, promoting independence and modernity.
What U.S. Supreme Court case established that students could sue for monetary damages under Title IX in cases of sexual harassment?
Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools