The Women's Movement

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Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of hippies?

They actively participated in student protests and anti-war movements.

They were known for their conservative values and traditional lifestyles.

They focused on achieving financial success and pursuing higher education.

They rejected societal norms and chose not to work or go to college. (correct)

What was the central role of rock music in the hippy movement?

It was a form of art that hippies experimented with.

It was a means of expressing their anti-war views.

It was a symbol of their rejection of traditional America. (correct)

It was a way to promote racial and gender equality.

Why were hippies called 'flower children'?

They handed out flowers to police and soldiers. (correct)

They wore flowers as a symbol of peace and love.

They lived in communes surrounded by flowers.

They were known for their colorful clothes and jewelry.

Which legislation made it illegal to deny credit based on gender?

The 1974 Equal Credit Opportunity Act (B) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the women's movement have on women's political engagement?

It caused more women to become politically engaged (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the increase in women entering the workforce in the 1970s?

Most households needed two incomes (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Betty Friedan describe as 'comfortable prison camps' in her book, The Feminine Mystique?

Women's homes (D) Signup and view all the answers

When did the Supreme Court rule that all married women should be allowed to use birth control?

1965 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the National Organization for Women (NOW)?

To pressure the authorities (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which groups helped to popularize the idea that the personal was political?

National Organization for Women (NOW) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What impact did hippies have on government policies?

Hippies had a limited impact on government policies. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What issue did women's groups like NOW and the Women's Liberation Movement help women deal with in 1974?

Rape and domestic violence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspects of the hippie movement did many young people adopt?

Young people adopted the fashion and music of the hippie movement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial legal status of abortion throughout the USA in 1960?

Illegal in all states (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade in 1973?

Abortion was made legal in all states (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role expected of women in the 1960s?

The primary role expected of women was to get married and have children. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What legislation was signed by President Kennedy in June 1963?

The Equal Pay Act (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which movement did the women's movement rarely find support from?

The civil rights movement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did some people who objected to greater sexual equality believe?

Women were naturally homemakers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was a dynamic leader of the anti-feminist movement?

Phyllis Schlafly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Phyllis Schlafly believe was the traditional role for women?

Housewife and mother (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization won $30 million in back pay for women between 1966 and 1971?

NOW (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Women's Liberation Movement?

To destroy the existing system (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization organized the Women's Strike for Equality in 1970?