The Feminist The Feminist MovementMovement

The Feminist The Feminist MovementMovement

Chapter 18 - Section 2Chapter 18 - Section 2Chapter 18 - Section 2Chapter 18 - Section 2

Belief that men and women should be equal = politically, economically, and socially

Belief that men and women should be equal = politically, economically, and socially

FeminismFeminismFeminismFeminism

World War IIWorld War IIWorld War IIWorld War II

Many women went to work to fill needed positions during war

War ended = jobs for women ended

Most returned home to raise family

Many women went to work to fill needed positions during war

War ended = jobs for women ended

Most returned home to raise family

Women’s Movement Women’s Movement ReawakensReawakens

Women’s Movement Women’s Movement ReawakensReawakens

Many were resentful of advertisements

refused memberships at clubs, credit at banks, and paid less for same job

Not allowed in finance, law, medicine

1960’s = 3/4 worked in clerical, sales, or factories

Many were resentful of advertisements

refused memberships at clubs, credit at banks, and paid less for same job

Not allowed in finance, law, medicine

1960’s = 3/4 worked in clerical, sales, or factories

Workplace RightsWorkplace RightsWorkplace RightsWorkplace Rights

2 forces helped women’s rights

A. Mass protests

B. Government (Headed by Eleanor Roosevelt)

1963 - Equal Pay Act - made it illegal to pay men more for the same job

2 forces helped women’s rights

A. Mass protests

B. Government (Headed by Eleanor Roosevelt)

1963 - Equal Pay Act - made it illegal to pay men more for the same job

1964 Civil Rights Act1964 Civil Rights Act1964 Civil Rights Act1964 Civil Rights Act

Also included women

Title VII section outlawed discrimination - race, color, religion, national origin

Created the “EEOO” - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -

Also included women

Title VII section outlawed discrimination - race, color, religion, national origin

Created the “EEOO” - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -

Betty FriedanBetty FriedanBetty FriedanBetty Friedan

The Feminist Mystique

Traveled country interviewing women with college degrees

found most enjoyed their life but were missing something

Most women related / started movement

The Feminist Mystique

Traveled country interviewing women with college degrees

found most enjoyed their life but were missing something

Most women related / started movement

N.O.WN.O.WN.O.WN.O.WNational Organization for Women - or - NOW

Bring Women to mainstream of American society

demanded greater educational and work opportunities

Wanted govt to enforce civil rights for women

National Organization for Women - or - NOW

Bring Women to mainstream of American society

demanded greater educational and work opportunities

Wanted govt to enforce civil rights for women

Equality in EducationEquality in EducationEquality in EducationEquality in Education

Title IX - prohibits federally funded schools from discriminating girls in all aspects of its operation

many schools implemented the law - Women had Fed. law on their side

Title IX - prohibits federally funded schools from discriminating girls in all aspects of its operation

many schools implemented the law - Women had Fed. law on their side

Abortion & Roe v. WadeAbortion & Roe v. WadeAbortion & Roe v. WadeAbortion & Roe v. Wade

After mid 1800’s abortion was outlawed except in cases to save mother’s life

Women who had abortions faced criminal charges

1960’s - law changed to include victim of rape, incest

After mid 1800’s abortion was outlawed except in cases to save mother’s life

Women who had abortions faced criminal charges

1960’s - law changed to include victim of rape, incest

Roe v. WadeRoe v. WadeRoe v. WadeRoe v. Wade

Supreme Ct. ruled:

1st 3 month - women’s choice

2nd 3 months - states could regulate abortions on mothers health basis

Final 3 mo. - Abortion only allowed in medical emergency

Supreme Ct. ruled:

1st 3 month - women’s choice

2nd 3 months - states could regulate abortions on mothers health basis

Final 3 mo. - Abortion only allowed in medical emergency

Impact of Women’s Impact of Women’s MovementMovement

Impact of Women’s Impact of Women’s MovementMovement

Women working was finally accepted

1970’s More women in workforce and college

Income gap still exists

By the year 2000 - 1/4 of nations Doctors and lawyers

by 2000 - 40% of college graduates

Women working was finally accepted

1970’s More women in workforce and college

Income gap still exists

By the year 2000 - 1/4 of nations Doctors and lawyers

by 2000 - 40% of college graduates

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