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Feminism

Advocacy of women's rights for political, social, and economic equality to men.

Second wave women's movement

Feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s focusing on reproductive rights, workplace equality, and sexual liberation.

Patriarchy

Social system where men hold primary power in political leadership, social privilege, and control of property.

Sexism

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on a person's sex, typically against women.

Equality

State of being equal in rights, opportunities, and status.

Empowerment

Process of gaining control over one's life, leading to increased confidence, self-worth, and decision-making power.

Gender roles

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations considered appropriate for men and women.

Intersectionality

Interconnected nature of social categorizations like race, class, and gender creating overlapping systems of discrimination.

Stereotype

Widely held but oversimplified belief about a particular group of people or things.

Activism

Using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change, often advocating for specific causes or rights.

Marital Rape Law in Nebraska

The first law enacted in Nebraska making it illegal for a husband to rape his wife.

"Alice Doesn't" Day

A day sponsored by NOW where women across the country go on strike for one day.

Joanne Little Case

Joanne Little, acquitted of murdering her rapist guard, establishes a precedent for self-defense against rape.

Betty Friedan

Author of "The Feminine Mystique," a key figure in the Women's Movement advocating for gender equality and co-founder of NOW.

Gloria Steinem

Social activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, advocating for reproductive rights and equal pay.

Audre Lorde

Activist advocating for gender equality and social justice, emphasising intersectionality in addressing inequalities.

Angela Davis

Political activist supporting civil and women's rights, highlighting intersectionality and working against oppression.

Shirley Chisholm

First African American woman in the US Congress, advocating for gender and racial equality.

Phyllis Schlafly

Conservative activist opposing the ERA and advocating for traditional gender roles.

National Organization for Women (NOW)

Prominent organization advocating for women's rights and gender equality, founded in 1966.

Women's Liberation Union (WLU)

Organisation advocating for women's rights and challenging patriarchal norms, founded in 1968.

New York Radical Women

Organisation involved in radical protests for women's rights, known for protests like the Jeannette Rankin Brigade March and Miss America Pageant protest.

Redstockings

Advocated for consciousness raising and the "Pro-Woman Line," a radical feminist group that split from NYRW in 1969.

Consciousness-Raising Groups

Small groups where women openly discuss personal experiences and societal challenges to identify areas for change collectively.

Protest Marches and Rallies

Large-scale events to raise awareness and demand action on women's rights issues, like the Women's Strike for Equality in 1970.

Civil Disobedience

Acts challenging discriminatory laws, like sit-ins to protest hiring policies, aiming to draw attention to gender inequality.

Legal Advocacy

Pursuing legal avenues to challenge discriminatory laws, exemplified by the Roe v. Wade case legalizing abortion in 1973.

Formation of Women's Organisations

Emergence of groups like NOW advocating for gender equality through lobbying and public awareness campaigns.

Media and Publications

Utilizing media to spread messages and challenge societal norms, with publications like "Ms. Magazine" becoming prominent voices for the movement.