Women's Rights Movement (Grade = 100%)

Which statement best expresses the dilemma women faced in the 1950s and 1960s?

They had time and opportunity to reinvent themselves but still faced barriers.

Which statement best describes the focus of abortion opponents today?

They work both to restrict and to outlaw abortions.

The Feminine Mystique was written by

Betty Friedan.

One way many women's lives changed in the 1950s was that they

were helped by new household technology.

Which statement best describes the long-term impact of Roe v. Wade on US society?

The decision gave women a limited right to choice and remains very controversial.

How was Phyllis Schlafly connected to the women's rights movement?

She helped to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment.

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is primarily a

political advocacy group.

Which statement best explains the outcome of Roe v. Wade after the 1973 ruling?

Women gained the right to end pregnancies, while states gained the right to restrict abortions.

What do womens' rights groups today focus on in regard to abortion?

fighting to keep abortions legal

In The Feminine Mystique, the author argued that

women feel worthless when they deny themselves freedom of expression.