The Changing Status of Women

The focus of the new women's movement in the 1960s and 1970s was:

• Equal rights and opportunities for women

• Environmental conservation

• Technological advancement

• Space exploration

The commission on the status of women formed by President Kennedy was chaired by:

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Betty Friedan

• Gloria Steinem

• Shirley Chisholm

What was the belief challenged by Betty Friedan's book, 'The Feminine Mystique'?

• The belief that women are naturally fulfilled by devoting their lives to being housewives and mothers.

• The belief that women should pursue careers outside the home.

• The belief that women are equal to men in all aspects of life.

• The belief that women should have the right to vote.

The Women's Liberation Movement was inspired by which movement to strive for greater equality with men?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Labor Movement

• Environmental Movement

• Peace Movement

Friedan and others formed the National Organization for Women (NOW) in which year?

• 1963

• 1966

• 1970

• 1975

The main goals of the Women's Liberation Movement were:

• Achieving gender equality and women's rights

• Promoting environmental awareness

• Advancing technology and innovation

• Expanding global trade

The Equal Opportunity in Education Act (1972) impacted educational institutions by:

• Providing equal access to education for all students regardless of gender.

• Mandating standardized testing across all schools.

• Increasing funding for private educational institutions.

• Establishing a national curriculum for all schools.

What actions did Employment Feminists take to establish equal opportunity in employment for women?

• They organized protests and strikes.

• They lobbied for legislative changes.

• They focused on educational reforms.

• They established women-only workplaces.

How did sports figures like Billie Jean King contribute to the Women's Liberation Movement?

• By advocating for equal pay and opportunities in sports

• By opposing the Women's Liberation Movement

• By focusing solely on their sports careers

• By supporting traditional gender roles

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was significant in the Women's Liberation Movement because it aimed to:

• Grant women the right to vote

• Ensure equal pay for equal work

• Eliminate gender discrimination under the law

• Provide maternity leave for working women