Chapter 23 Section 2 Notes Womens Rights Feminism
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Chapter 23 Section 2 Notes Women’s Rights
Feminism The Belief Women Should be treated = to men
Brief History of Feminism Women suffrage movement begins after Civil War – Takes about 50 yrs for women to vote (1920) Women work during WWI and WWII – Gain independence, better pay, more opportunities – Most lose these things when wars are over Many don’t like it! Want Good Jobs Too! Post WWII advertising portray women as – – – Homemakers Obedient to Husbands Beauty objects Barbie was 1 st Sold In 1959
Why does it take so long for Women to Get Equality? Simple – Men don’t want to give up power accumulated over centuries Traditional Family Roles Religious leaders Physical Superiority The avg. size of an American male is 5 ft, 10 in. , 195 lbs. while The avg. size of an American female is 5 ft, 4 in. , 165 lbs.
3 Things That Change in the 1960 s 1. Presidential Commission on the Status of Women – Group formed by JFK (1961). They issue a report (1963). 3 Key Findings: A. Women get less $ than men doing the same job – RESULTS IN EQUAL PAY ACT wages still not totally = according to stats (worse for minorities) B. Only one third of all workers were women – Nowadays… almost half of the workforce is C. Women rarely got promoted to management positions – Better nowadays… still considered to have a “glass ceiling” (I’ll explain)
2. Other Movements in the 1960 s were sexist – Sexism = Women treated differently (usually worse) than men Why? Viewed as not smart enough, strong enough, less important How are they viewed then? Sex objects, weak, subservient to men – Women not given prominent roles within various movements Civil Rights for Blacks, Hispanics, Native Ams. Vietnam War Protests
3. Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique – Book that suggests women should organize to achieve equality and have a more fulfilled life – Becomes a Best Seller – She becomes a leader in the movement Friedan Became A leader In NOW
National Organization for Women (NOW) – formed in 1966 Purpose: Have Govt. move faster to get women more = treatment and deal with issues that concern women Main issues: – Women controlling their own bodies – Access to = Opportunities in Education College, Sports – Child Care incentives for employers – Punishing Employers that discriminate against women All the Goals of the NOW
National Women’s Political Caucus – formed in 1971 Mainly Organized by Gloria Steinem – Started Ms. Magazine – 1 st one geared towards feminism (still around) Encouraged Women to run for political office – Shirley Chisholm – 1 st African American female in House of Reps.
Roe v Wade (1973) Supreme Court case allowing women to have an abortion in: – – – 1 st 3 months of pregnancy in all cases 2 nd 3 months of pregnancy in some cases Last 3 months of pregnancy in rare cases Decision supported by feminist groups Still debated today
Proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) had been introduced 4 times previously – 1 st after WWI Said men and women should be = under the law Supported by feminists Passed by both houses of U. S. Congress Only ratified by 35 state Congresses – Needed 38 to get added to the Constitution (1972)
Why didn’t the ERA pass? The New Right led opposition to the ERA – Mostly religious conservatives Led by priests, ministers Phyllis Schlafly – Vocal female against the ERA Their argument: – “What was wrong with traditional roles? ” – Could lead to a bunch of “bad things” Same sex marriages “deadbeat dads” Women drafted into military service Other Impact: Elected many conservative Republicans
Accomplishments of Women’s Rights Movement Changing most women’s minds on their goals in life – From just a family to a family + career All kinds of equal educational opportunities – Higher Ed. Act, Title IX, etc… Increased women’s opportunities in good careers – Medical, Law, Business, etc… Many more female elected officials – Still not = representation Title IX Comparison
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