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Which of the following best describes Emmeline Pankhurst's primary contribution to women's rights?
Which of the following best describes Emmeline Pankhurst's primary contribution to women's rights?
- Serving as the First Lady of Argentina and helping women win the right to vote.
- Championing women's suffrage in France during the Reign of Terror.
- Founding the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) and fighting for women's right to vote in Britain. (correct)
- Advocating for equal education for girls worldwide through the United Nations.
How did Frida Kahlo challenge traditional societal norms?
How did Frida Kahlo challenge traditional societal norms?
- By becoming the first Afghan woman to graduate in Medicine from Kabul University and dedicating her life to preserving basic rights for women and girls.
- By advocating for women's suffrage and political participation in Italy.
- By publishing 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman', arguing that women appear inferior due to their lack of education.
- By openly expressing her genuine personality, disregarding judgements, and challenging gender roles through her art and personal expression. (correct)
Which of the following actions is most closely associated with Malala Yousafzai's advocacy?
Which of the following actions is most closely associated with Malala Yousafzai's advocacy?
- Advocating for gender equality, education, and legal reforms in the late 19th century in Italy.
- Founding the Women's Social and Political Union to fight for women's rights in Britain.
- Writing 'The Rights of Woman' during the French Revolution to advocate for women's rights.
- Speaking out for the right of every child to receive an education, even after being targeted by the Taliban. (correct)
What was a significant contribution of Olympe de Gouges during the French Revolution?
What was a significant contribution of Olympe de Gouges during the French Revolution?
What distinguishes Mary Wollstonecraft's contribution to the feminist movement?
What distinguishes Mary Wollstonecraft's contribution to the feminist movement?
Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of Eva Perón on Argentine society?
Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of Eva Perón on Argentine society?
What is Sima Samar primarily known for?
What is Sima Samar primarily known for?
What was Anna Maria Mozzoni's main focus as a feminist and social reformer?
What was Anna Maria Mozzoni's main focus as a feminist and social reformer?
Which event directly led to Malala Yousafzai becoming an internationally recognized advocate for education?
Which event directly led to Malala Yousafzai becoming an internationally recognized advocate for education?
Which of these pairs is correctly matched regarding their area of impact?
Which of these pairs is correctly matched regarding their area of impact?
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Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Fought for every child's right to education and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Emmeline Pankhurst?
Who is Emmeline Pankhurst?
British activist who helped women gain the right to vote.
Who is Olympe de Gouges?
Who is Olympe de Gouges?
French social reformer who fought for women's and human rights during the French Revolution.
Who is Eva Perón?
Who is Eva Perón?
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Who is Frida Kahlo?
Who is Frida Kahlo?
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Who is Sima Samar?
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Who is Anna Maria Mozzoni?
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Who is Mary Wollstonecraft?
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Study Notes
- This study note contain information about:
- Malala Yousafzai
- Emmeline Pankhurst
- Olympe de Gouges
- Eva Peron
- Frida Kahlo
- Sima Samar
- Anna Maria Mozzoni
- Mary Wollstonecraft
Malala Yousafzai
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of children's education.
- Born in Pakistan.
- Spoke out against the Taliban's terrorist regime in diary entries.
- Survived being shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012.
- Addressed the United Nations on her 16th birthday, advocating for equal education for girls worldwide.
Emmeline Pankhurst
- Remembered for her fight for women's suffrage in Britain.
- Born in Manchester.
- Founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903 with her daughters Sylvia and Christabel.
- WSPU known for its extreme and sometimes violent methods.
- Died in 1928, shortly before a law was passed granting all women over 21 the right to vote.
Olympe de Gouges
- Was a French social reformer and figure in the French Revolution.
- Advocate for women's and human rights.
- Penned "The Rights of Woman" in 1791.
- Beheaded during France's Reign of Terror.
Eva Peron
- (1919-1952)
- Wife of Argentine President Juan Perón and First Lady of Argentina.
- Known as Evita; played a role in her husband's administration.
- Remembered for her work to help the poor and champion women's suffrage.
Frida Kahlo
- A Mexican painter known for her self-portraits.
- Disregarded beauty norms and challenged traditional gender roles and embracing her unibrow and mustache.
- Paintings explored themes of miscarriage, pregnancy, menstruation, breastfeeding, infertility, and sexual organs.
- Influenced feminism.
Sima Samar
- Is a doctor for the poor, educator, and human rights defender from Afghanistan.
- First Afghan woman to graduate in Medicine from Kabul University in 1982.
- Dedicated her life to preserving basic rights for women and girls in Afghanistan.
Anna Maria Mozzoni
- Born in Milan, Italy, in 1837.
- Was a pioneering feminist, writer, and social reformer.
- Significant in advancing women's rights in the late 19th century.
- Championed women's suffrage, women’s right to vote and participate in political processes.
- Published "La donna e i suoi rapporti sociali” in 1864.
Mary Wollstonecraft
- Renowned English women's rights activist.
- Published "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" in 1792 which denounces the patriarchal society.
- The book argues that women can appear inferior to men but only because they lack education.
- Considered one of the founding books of the feminist movement.
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