The Significance and Factors of Women's Liberation in the 1960s & 70s
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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that contributed to the Women's Liberation movement in the 1960s and 1970s, asking students to categorize, compare, and analyze their importance.
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The Significance and Factors of Women's Liberation in the 1960s & 70s
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Women's Liberation in the 1960s and 70s
Source A: Excerpt from a speech by Betty Friedan, 1963:
'The women’s movement is about challenging traditional roles and seeking equality in all areas of life. It is driven by a desire for social and legal change.'
Provenance: Speech delivered at the National Organization for Women (NOW) conference, 1963.
1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to the Women's Liberation movement into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. Provide one example for each category.
[4 marks]2.
Compare the significance of political and social factors in advancing women's rights during this period.
[6 marks]3.
Explain why economic factors were crucial in the women's liberation movement.
[4 marks]4.
Outline the role of religious beliefs in the women's liberation movement and whether they supported or opposed change.
[6 marks]5.
Which factor do you think was more significant in shaping the Women's Liberation movement: social or political? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]6.
Analyse how economic factors intertwined with social and political factors to influence women’s rights during this period.
[6 marks]7.
Identify and explain one example of legislation or a social movement that was directly influenced by each of the four factors.
[4 marks]8.
Summarize the main reasons why the Women's Liberation movement gained momentum during the 1960s and 70s.
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