Opposition to the women's movement

?
Some women opposed the women's movement because they believed that NOW was dominated by white middle-class females and didn't seem to be doing enough to help...
poor women
1 of 9
Some women opposed the women's movement because they objected to the extreme demands and methods of...
the Women's Liberation Movement
2 of 9
Some women opposed the women's movement because they genuinely believed in and accepted the traditional role of women. True or false?
True
3 of 9
Some women opposed the women's movement because they were anti-abortion. True or False?
True
4 of 9
Phyllis Schlafly was the most influential opponent. She was an author and had been active in politics. She had worked as a researcher for several US politicians and had stood for Congress on several occasions between ...
1952 and 1970.
5 of 9
Who set up STOP ERA?
Phyllis Schlafly
6 of 9
What does ERA stand for?
Equal Rights Amendment
7 of 9
When was the ERA proposed by NOW?
1967
8 of 9
Why did some oppose ERA?
Because it would require women to serve in combat and they thought it would have a bad influence on family life.
9 of 9

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Some women opposed the women's movement because they objected to the extreme demands and methods of...

Back

the Women's Liberation Movement

Card 3

Front

Some women opposed the women's movement because they genuinely believed in and accepted the traditional role of women. True or false?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Some women opposed the women's movement because they were anti-abortion. True or False?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Phyllis Schlafly was the most influential opponent. She was an author and had been active in politics. She had worked as a researcher for several US politicians and had stood for Congress on several occasions between ...

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar History resources:

See all History resources »See all The USA - twentieth century change resources »