Theme 3: Struggle for Equality- Women – Flashcards

Women had no say in politics or religion, with men dominanting society. They had little rights whatsoever. Essentially, they didn't exist outside the household, meaning they considered legally dead.

Education became more important in society (better generation), so public education improved. Education also improved for women so they could become good mothers, with private academies for well-to-do families.

the ideal woman was seen as a tender, self-sacrificing caregiver who provided a nest for her children and a peaceful refuge for her husband, social customs that restricted women to caring for the house

Women became active in the abolitionist movement, writing essays and signing petitions. This led to the women's rights movement.

A declaration written at the first women's rights convention that stated "all men and women are created equal"; it also listed many items that the signers believed were injustices perpetrated by "man" towards women

The women's suffrage movement took place in the United States from the latter half of the 19th century up until the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, which put into law women's right to vote. Thought to be the "first wave" of American feminism, the suffrage movement arguably began with the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, which issued a Declaration of Sentiments that called for the equal rights of men and women before the law. Led by figures such as Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, and Carrie Chapman Catt.

For Physics/Chemistry,1903/1911- first women to win the prize-won two

gave women the right to vote

Supported by the National Organization for Women, this amendment would prevent all gender-based discrimination practices. However, it never passed the ratification process.

FDR's Wife and New Deal supporter. Was a great supporter of civil rights and opposed the Jim Crow laws. She also worked for birth control and better conditions for working women

Roosevelt's secretary of labor (1933-1945); the first woman to serve as a federal Cabinet officer, she had a great influence on many New Deal programs, most significantly the Social Security Act.

A propaganda character designed to increase production of female workers in the factories. It became a rallying symbol for women to do their part.

Women also played a part in the civil rights movement, which in turn helped the women's rights movement. Rosa Parks, Autherine Lucy, Linda Brown

Name of the book by Betty Friedan that discussed the frustration of many women in the 1950's and 1960's who felt they were restricted to their roles of mother and homemaker.

LBJ passed this in 1964. Prohibited discrimination of African Americans in employement, voting, or public accomidations. Also said there could be no discrimination against race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

National Organization for Women; formed in 1966 to promote the full participation of women in American society

involved with the women's movement, the peace movement, the civil rights movement.

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance

first woman supreme court justice. appointed by Reagan

1st woman in space

1st woman to run as vice presidential candidate. Ran with Walter Mondale

1st woman to serve as Secretary of State (3rd highest ranking government position)