WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND THEIR ROLES11.10.7

Analyze the women’s rights movement including the differing perspectives on the roles of Women.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Explain the impact of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964 Describe the 24th amendment and it’s

effects. Analyze the effects of the Voting Rights

Act of 1965. Describe de facto segregation Describe de jure segregation

SENECA FALLS CONVENTION Held in Seneca Falls, New York in

1848 Organized by Elizabeth Stanton 300 women stated grievances

(complaints), the needs for equal rights, and right to vote.

Women strongly involved in movements for: Abolition of slavery Temperance (self-control) Progressivism

Explain the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention

THE ROAD TOWARDS THE 19TH AMENDMENT

Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B. Anthony establish suffrage group in 1890

Before WWI: Protests were successful in some states Gained suffrage (right to vote)

During WWI: Women worked in defense industry Proved their abilities

19th Amendment granted woman suffrage (right to vote) in 1920

Susan B. Anthony

What is a suffrage movement?What is the impact of the 19th Amendment?

WORLD WARS BRINGS CHANGES Women were needed to work

in new roles Manufacturing Business Military

Fashions and social roles changed flappers independent

**not limited to the roles of homemaker and mother

Analyze the change in women’s roles due to the Wars

WOMEN’S LIBERATION MOVEMENT 60’S & 70’S Feminism:

Belief that women should have economic, political, and social equality with men.

More women worked outside the home, but were limited to certain jobs. Clerical work, domestic service, social

work, and teaching. Women became involved in political

activism **led to women’s liberation movement Found that women were paid less than

men Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned

discrimination based on gender Established EEOC Male/female

What is Feminism?Describe the roles of women outside the home

WOMEN’S LIBERATION MOVEMENT EMERGES

The Feminine Mystique (by Betty Friedan) Captured the

discontent that many women were feeling

By late 1960’s, women begin working together for change

Discuss the impact of “The Feminine Mystique”

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN (NOW) Founded by 28 women in

1966 Including Betty Friedan

NOW pushed for Equal rights in work Equal rights in education Right to choose abortion

Roe v. Wade court case Court ruled women have right to

choose abortion during first 3 months of pregnancy

175,000 members in first 3 years What was NOW?

What did it push for?Was it successful?

EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (ERA) ERA passed by congress in

1972 Would guarantee both men and

women enjoy same rights and protection under the law.

Needed the support of 38 states to become part of the Constitution.

Did not pass Due to conservative opposition

led by Phyllis Schlafly Claimed that women should stay

at home and raise children Men should provide for the family

Trace the progress and fate of the ERA.

REVIEW 1. Describe the significance of the

Seneca Falls Convention. 2. Explain the change in the of roles of

women over the 20th century. 3. List the goals of National

Organization for Women (NOW). 4. Compare and contrast Betty

Friedman and Phyllis Shlafly.