Famous Women
Her famous pre-Civil War speech "Ain't I a Woman" helped impact both the abolition and women's movements.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
Women could lose their job if a boss found out they were
What is pregnant?
What is the 19th amendment?
She wrote the Feminine Mystique
Who was Betty Friedan?
Until Roe v Wade this was illegal in most states
What is abortion?
True or False - Some colleges placed quotas on the # of women attending
What is True?
She was a journalist, feminist activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine
Who was Gloria Steinem?
In many states women were generally excluded from serving on these in court cases
What are juries?
During the 1950s this reinforced sexist roles as a woman as wife and caregiver
What is TV and/or media (advertisements)?
Betty Friedan founded this organization to promote women's rights and eliminate discrimination in all areas of society
What is NOW (National Organization for Women)?
It was difficult for a woman to get this without a male co-signer.
What is a credit card and/or loan (mortgage)?
In the 1950s and 1960s women were geared to learning what in school
She was a congresswoman who introduced legislation supporting the Equal Rights Amendment, reproductive rights, and workplace equality in the 1970s.
Who is Bella Abzug?
This is the term given for when women were denied jobs in higher-paying fields and leadership roles
What is glass ceiling?
Another name for the Second Wave of Feminism fought for protection against gender discrimination and equality in employment, education, politics, and reproductive rights.
What is the Women's Liberation Movement?