26 Questions
Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of hippies?
They rejected societal norms and chose not to work or go to college.
What was the central role of rock music in the hippy movement?
It was a symbol of their rejection of traditional America.
Why were hippies called 'flower children'?
They handed out flowers to police and soldiers.
Which legislation made it illegal to deny credit based on gender?
The 1974 Equal Credit Opportunity Act
What impact did the women's movement have on women's political engagement?
It caused more women to become politically engaged
What was the main reason for the increase in women entering the workforce in the 1970s?
Most households needed two incomes
Which of the following factors contributed to the need for households to have more than one wage earner in the 1960s?
The value placed on gadgets and appliances
What did Betty Friedan describe as 'comfortable prison camps' in her book, The Feminine Mystique?
Women's homes
When did the Supreme Court rule that all married women should be allowed to use birth control?
1965
What was the main purpose of the National Organization for Women (NOW)?
To pressure the authorities
Which groups helped to popularize the idea that the personal was political?
National Organization for Women (NOW)
What impact did hippies have on government policies?
Hippies had a limited impact on government policies.
What issue did women's groups like NOW and the Women's Liberation Movement help women deal with in 1974?
Rape and domestic violence
What aspects of the hippie movement did many young people adopt?
Young people adopted the fashion and music of the hippie movement.
What was the initial legal status of abortion throughout the USA in 1960?
Illegal in all states
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade in 1973?
Abortion was made legal in all states
What was the primary role expected of women in the 1960s?
The primary role expected of women was to get married and have children.
What legislation was signed by President Kennedy in June 1963?
The Equal Pay Act
Which movement did the women's movement rarely find support from?
The civil rights movement
What did some people who objected to greater sexual equality believe?
Women were naturally homemakers
Who was a dynamic leader of the anti-feminist movement?
Phyllis Schlafly
What did Phyllis Schlafly believe was the traditional role for women?
Housewife and mother
Which organization won $30 million in back pay for women between 1966 and 1971?
NOW
What was the main goal of the Women's Liberation Movement?
To destroy the existing system
Which organization organized the Women's Strike for Equality in 1970?
NOW
What was one of the tactics used by NOW to bring about change?
Protest marches
Test your knowledge on the history and challenges faced by the women's movement. Explore the lack of support from other protest movements and the resistance to greater sexual equality. Discover the beliefs in traditional gender roles and the impact of biological differences.
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