USA HISTORY

PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973

THE WOMENS MOVEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why might a woman oppose the fight for women’s rights?
A
Women were not as intelligent as men.
B
Many women felt that their place was in the home, caring for their families.
C
They feared punishment from their husbands if they shared their opinions about equality.
D
Women were happy with the rights they had.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beginning in the mid-19th century, several generations of woman suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and practiced civil disobedience to achieve what many Americans considered a radical change in the Constitution – guaranteeing women the right to vote.

Detailed explanation-2: -The feminist movement, also known as the women’s movement, refers to a series of social movements and political campaigns for radical and liberal reforms on women’s issues created by the inequality between men and women.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the UN, “gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is not just a goal in itself, but a key to sustainable development, economic growth, and peace and security”. Research has shown this to be the case – society gets better for everyone when women’s rights are upheld and taken seriously.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anti-suffragists argued that most women did not want the vote. Because they took care of the home and children, they said women did not have time to vote or stay updated on politics. Some argued women lacked the expertise or mental capacity to offer a useful opinion about political issues.

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