Women’s Right Movement – Flashcards
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In The Feminine Mystique, the author argued that
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women feel worthless when they deny themselves freedom of expression.
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The Feminine Mystique was written by
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Betty Friedan
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An example of workplace inequality would be
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women earning less than men for similar work.
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Which statement best describes the focus of abortion opponents today?
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They work both to restrict and to outlaw abortions.
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A woman who entered the workforce in the 1960s could expect to
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work for male supervisors and managers
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The belief that a woman's place is in the home and not in the workforce is an example of
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a cultural attitude
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How was Phyllis Schlafly connected to the women's rights movement?
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She helped to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Which statement best describes the long-term impact of Roe v. Wade on US society?
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The decision deeply divided US society and remains controversial.
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The National Organization for Women (NOW) is primarily a
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political advocacy group
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In the 1970s, the National Organization for Women expanded its goals by
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supporting the Equal Rights Amendent
