Shirley Chisholm: Equal Rights for Women

The transcript discusses the persistent gender bias women face in the job market, highlighting the stereotype that women lack executive abilities. It draws parallels between historical discrimination against Blacks and current discrimination against women, particularly in politics. Despite women being the majority in the U.S., they hold a small percentage of managerial and political positions. The transcript concludes with a call to action for the Equal Rights Amendment, which has been proposed in Congress for decades.

What is the first question often asked of women entering the workforce?

• Do you have leadership skills?

• Can you work overtime?

• Do you type?

• Are you willing to relocate?

What assumption is made about women in the workplace according to the first section?

• They are more organized than men.

• They are too emotional and lack leadership skills.

• They are more creative than men.

• They are better at multitasking.

How does the speaker compare the discrimination faced by women to that faced by Black people?

• Both are no longer issues in society.

• Both are seen as equally unacceptable.

• Racial prejudice is decreasing, but gender prejudice is still widely accepted.

• Gender prejudice is decreasing, but racial prejudice is still widely accepted.

What percentage of managerial positions are held by women in the United States?

• 2%

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

What legislative proposal is introduced to address gender inequality?

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Equal Rights Amendment

• The Fair Labor Standards Act

• The Civil Rights Act