Monday- Went over map and then looked at graphs of job earnings men vs. women.
The DepressionFDR attempted to equalize pay for women and men, but could not get enforcement.
Eleanor Roosevelt becomes a role model.
Women in World War IIRosie the Riveter
Women in the military.
Most women still did traditional women's jobs.
After the War (1950's)
Women were expected to go back home.
Mothers and Homemakers.
Supporting their men.
Enjoying their new appliances.
Young brides.
The Second Wave of Feminism (1950's)
60% of women dropped out of college to marry.
By 1960's
Many women found that their lives were at odds with the images of women that were presented in the media.
Suddenly, the "trapped housewife" was discovered.
Some argued that underemployed women were a wasted resource.
Tuesday-
National Organization for Women (NOW)Founded in 1966
Betty Friedan became the organization's first president.
The goal of NOW is to bring about equality for all women.
They campaigned to gain passage of the ERA amendment at the state level.
Issues NOW deals with:Works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, and the justice systems.
Secure abortion, birth control and reproductive right for all women.
End all forms of violence against women.
Changes NOW Helped/Helping Bring About:More women attend college.
More women enter the workforce.
More women go into the professions.
Working to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, and the justice system.
Wednesday- Went over current events and presented assigned blogs.
Thursday-
Friday- No School
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