The Women's Rights Movement and Its Impact on Texas

What is the main goal of the women's rights movement?

• To increase taxes for women

• To achieve gender equality

• To reduce women's participation in politics

• To promote men's rights

How does the National Organization for Women (NOW) contribute to achieving the goal of the women's rights movement?

• By organizing sports events

• By advocating for women's rights and equality

• By reducing women's access to education

• By promoting men's health

In what year was the Texas Equal Rights Amendment passed?

• 1965

• 1972

• 1980

• 1995

What impact did the Texas Equal Rights Amendment have on women's legal rights in Texas?

• It restricted women's voting rights

• It expanded women's legal rights

• It had no impact

• It reduced women's access to education

Why was Title IX necessary?

• To promote gender discrimination

• To protect students from gender discrimination

• To limit educational opportunities for women

• To increase tuition fees

How does Title IX benefit students today?

• By reducing the number of scholarships available

• By ensuring equal opportunities in education

• By promoting gender inequality

• By increasing the cost of education

Who was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate?

• Kay Bailey Hutchison

• Ann Richards

• Barbara Jordan

• Wendy Davis

What barriers did Barbara Jordan likely have to overcome to achieve her position in the Texas Senate?

• Financial barriers only

• Gender and racial discrimination

• Lack of education

• No barriers

Why was Barbara Jordan's achievement significant for Texas?

• It was not significant

• It marked a step forward in racial and gender equality

• It reduced women's rights

• It increased taxes

How did Kay Bailey Hutchison contribute to Texas politics differently than Barbara Jordan?

• By focusing on environmental issues

• By serving as a U.S. Senator

• By reducing women's rights

• By promoting sports