Women’s Liberation in the 1960s & 70s

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Women’s Liberation in the 1960s & 70s

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Women's Liberation

Source A: Excerpt from a 1970s magazine article

'The women's liberation movement emerged as a response to decades of inequality and discrimination faced by women. Activists fought for equal rights in employment, education, and personal freedom.' Provenance: Article published in 'The Women's Voice,' 1975.

1.
Explain the main aims of the Women's Liberation Movement based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of the 1970s media and earlier societal views on women's roles. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Figures and Events

Source B: Photograph of Betty Friedan at a rally

'Betty Friedan, a leading figure in the women's movement, inspired many women to challenge traditional roles and demand equal rights.' Provenance: Photograph taken at a Women's Rights rally, 1968.

1.
Outline the significance of Betty Friedan's role in the Women's Liberation Movement. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of the 1963 Equal Pay Act with the achievements of the 1970s Women's Liberation protests. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Societal Changes and Impact

Source C: Survey data from 1975

'A survey showed that 65% of women believed their roles in society should change to allow more personal and professional freedom.' Provenance: Conducted by the National Institute of Social Research, 1975.

1.
Explain how societal attitudes towards women changed during the 1960s and 1970s based on Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the societal attitudes towards women in the early 1960s with those in 1975. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on the overall impact of the Women's Liberation Movement during the 1960s and 1970s. Consider both achievements and remaining challenges.

1.
Write a short paragraph explaining the main achievements of the Women's Liberation Movement in this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse some of the challenges that women still faced after the 1970s. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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1/1/2026
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