Women of Color
this woman was a Mexican painter best known for her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits that deal with such themes as identity, the human body, and death.
Frida Kalho
Define "intersectionality."
recognizing that different identities and social factors intersect to make complex systems of oppression and discrimination.
What percentage of women are millionaires in the U.S.?
33%
define feminism
the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
When is Women's History Month celebrated?
March
What is Madam C.J. Walker known for?
Most people who've heard of her will tell you one or two things: She was the first black millionaires, and she invented the world's first hair-straightening formula and/or the hot comb.
What is the 19th amendment?
Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. The 19th amendment legally guarantees American women the right to vote. Achieving this milestone required a lengthy and difficult struggle—victory took decades of agitation and protest.
Who is the current vice president of the United States?
Kamala Harris
define womanism
Womanism is a social theory based on the history and everyday experiences of Black women.
What day is International Women's Day?
March 8th
What is Belle Hooks best known for?
She is best known for her writings on race, feminism, and class.
What is Ruth Bader Ginsburg most known for?
Supreme Court of the United States. Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent a lifetime flourishing in the face of adversity before being appointed a Supreme Court justice, where she successfully fought against gender discrimination and unified the liberal block of the court.
Who was the first woman to receive a presidential nomination from a major political party?
Hillary Clinton
What is the "glass ceiling?"
an unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.
What year did women gain the right to vote?
1920
What is Maya Angelou known for?
Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar Maya Angelou was a world-famous author. She was best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style.
Describe the significance of Roe vs. Wade.
The Roe v. Wade Ruling, 1973. In its 1973 decision Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court recognized that the right to liberty in the Constitution, which protects personal privacy, includes the right to decide whether to continue a pregnancy.
What actress is playing Ariel in the remake of the Little Mermaid?
Halle Bailey
Define the term "patriarchy."
A hierarchical-structured society in which men hold more power.
When is Women's Equality Day?
August 26th
What is singer, Selena, most known for?
Selena earned the title “Queen of Tejano Music” for her eclectic style and powerful voice.
Describe the 3rd Feminist Wave.
While the advances of second-wave feminism had undoubtedly achieved more equality and rights for women, the movement that emerged in the early 1990s focused on tackling problems that still existed, including sexual harassment in the workplace and a shortage of women in positions of power.
What is Rihanna's net worth?
1.4 billion
What does WOC stand for?
Women of Color
What year did Women's History Month begin?
1987