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Timeline & Chronology of Women's Liberation in the 1960s & 70s

History
Grade 8 / Year 9 / GCSE
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on key events and developments in the Women's Liberation movement during the 1960s and 1970s, encouraging students to understand the chronological sequence and significance of these events.

Topics covered:

#Women's Liberation
#1960s & 70s
#Standard
#Analyse how the movement developed over time
#Outline the significance of major milestones in women's liberation history
#Explain key events in the Women's Liberation movement during the 1960s and 1970s
#History
#Compare different perspectives on women's rights during this period
#Timeline & Chronology

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Timeline & Chronology of Women's Liberation in the 1960s & 70s

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Grade Grade 8 / Year 9 / GCSE
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Introduction to Women's Liberation in the 1960s & 70s

Source A: Excerpt from a 1970s newspaper article

'The fight for women's rights has gained unprecedented momentum, with protests, legal battles, and new organizations emerging across the country.' Provenance: Article published in a major American newspaper, 1972.

1.
Outline the main developments in women's rights during the early 1960s based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Source A reflects the overall tone of the women's liberation movement in the early 1970s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events Timeline

Source B: Timeline of Major Events in Women's Liberation

  • 1963: Publication of Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique'
  • 1966: Formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
  • 1968: Miss America Protest
  • 1972: Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified by some states
  • 1973: Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision

Source C: Excerpt from a feminist historian

'These milestones marked a shift from domestic debates to national legislative and cultural change, shaping the future of women's rights.'

1.
Compare the significance of the events listed in Source B for the women's liberation movement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the historian's view in Source C explains the impact of these milestones. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Major Organizations and Movements

Source D: Excerpt about the National Organization for Women (NOW)

'Founded in 1966, NOW aimed to take action to bring women into full participation in society.'

Source E: Quote from a 1970s feminist activist

'Our goal was not just protests but creating lasting change through legal and societal reforms.'

1.
Explain the role of organizations like NOW in the women's liberation movement. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the goals of NOW with the broader aims of the women's liberation movement as described in Source E. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Impact and Legacy

Source F: Feminist historian's view

'The 1960s and 70s laid the groundwork for ongoing struggles for equality, influencing future generations to challenge gender norms.'

1.
Outline the lasting impact of the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 70s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the movement influenced future gender equality efforts. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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