Women's Rights

In what way have job opportunities for women changed from the 1960s to today?

• Women have fewer job opportunities than in the 1960s.
• Women can pursue a wider range of careers, including leadership positions.
• Women are still primarily expected to be housewives.
• Women can now only work in traditional roles.

What was a common expectation for women in the 1950s and 1960s regarding their roles?

• To be housewives and manage household duties
• To serve in the military
• To lead corporate businesses
• To pursue careers in science and technology

What was a common perception of women’s roles in the 1960s?

• Women were seen as equal partners in the workforce.
• Women were primarily viewed as homemakers.
• Women were expected to lead in business.
• Women were encouraged to pursue higher education.

What percentage of a man's earnings did women typically make for the same job in the 1960s?

• 80 cents
• 50 cents
• 60 cents
• 70 cents

What significant organization was founded in 1966 to advocate for women's rights?

• The Women's Liberation Movement
• The Equal Rights Coalition
• The Women's Rights Alliance
• The National Organization for Women (NOW)

What was the primary goal of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed in the 1960s?

• To mandate equal pay for equal work
• To provide women with voting rights
• To eliminate gender-specific job titles
• To ensure equal treatment for men and women

What was one reason the Equal Rights Amendment failed to be ratified?

• Only 35 states agreed to ratify it.
• It was supported by all political parties.
• It was too popular among the states.
• It was passed without any opposition.

How did Title IX, passed in 1972, impact sports opportunities?

• It allowed only boys to participate in competitive sports.
• It required equal sports opportunities for girls and boys.
• It eliminated all sports for girls in schools.
• It focused solely on funding for men's sports.

What impact did the Equal Rights Amendment have despite not being ratified?

• It eliminated the need for further advocacy.
• It helped raise awareness about women's rights.
• It was completely ignored by the public.
• It caused a decline in women's rights awareness.

What ongoing issue do women still face in the workplace today?

• They earn more than men on average.
• They have equal representation in all job sectors.
• They are not allowed to work in certain industries.
• They still earn about 80 cents for every dollar that men make.