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The Causes and Consequences of Women's Liberation in the 1960s & 70s

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of the women's liberation movement in America during the 1960s and 70s, designed to develop understanding of historical cause and effect.

Topics covered:

#Women's Liberation
#Analyse how the movement influenced women's rights and society
#1960s & 70s
#Standard
#Explain the main causes of the women's liberation movement in the 1960s and 70s
#Compare the social and political consequences of the movement
#History
#Cause and Consequence

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The Causes and Consequences of Women's Liberation in the 1960s & 70s

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Women's Liberation

Source A: Excerpt from Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique'

'The problem that has no name is the widespread unhappiness of women in the 1950s and early 1960s, trapped in domestic roles and lacking fulfillment.' Provenance: Betty Friedan, a leading feminist activist, published her book in 1963.

1.
Explain what Source A suggests about women's experiences before the 1960s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Betty Friedan with the typical societal expectations of women in the 1950s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the Women's Liberation Movement

Source B: The Civil Rights Movement's Influence

'The success of the Civil Rights Movement inspired many women to demand equality and challenge traditional roles.' Provenance: A modern historian's analysis from 2000.

1.
Outline how the Civil Rights Movement contributed to the women's liberation movement. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse other factors that led to the rise of women's liberation in the 1960s and 70s. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Consequences of the Women's Liberation Movement

Source C: The Equal Pay Act of 1963

'This legislation aimed to abolish wage disparity based on gender, marking a significant step for women’s rights.' Provenance: US government document, 1963.

1.
Explain the significance of the Equal Pay Act of 1963. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social changes brought about by the women's liberation movement with its legal reforms. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the long-term impact of the women's liberation movement on American society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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