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Topic 10.2 -10.4

Topic 10.2 -10.4. Remember Rosie the Riveter?. Feminism. 1962 - Betty Friedan publishes “ The Feminine Mystique ” about dissatisfied housewives who have lost their identities within their families. Reverend Dr. Anna Pauli Murray NOW CO-Founder.

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Topic 10.2 -10.4

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  1. Topic 10.2-10.4

  2. Remember Rosie the Riveter?

  3. Feminism • 1962 - Betty Friedan publishes “The Feminine Mystique” about dissatisfied housewives who have lost their identities within their families

  4. Reverend Dr. Anna Pauli Murray NOW CO-Founder • 1966 - Friedan and others form NOW (National Organization of Women) to bring women into full participation of mainstream American Society

  5. Gloria Steinem • 1972 - Gloria Steinem – Creates “Ms. Magazine to offer different viewpoints from those in typical “women’s magazines”

  6. Phyllis Schafly vs. the Equal Rights Amendment • ERA would provide equal rights for women • Schafly (and others) argued that the law would cause women to lose their femininity, as well as lead to: • Same-sex bathrooms • End to alimony payment • Compulsory military service Phyllis Schafly

  7. Roe vs. Wade • 1973 • Supreme Court ruled that state laws preventing abortions within the first three months of the pregnancy violated women’s right to privacy

  8. The case was INSTANTLY controversial, and remains so to this day.

  9. Cesar Chavez • Born into Migrant labor family, experiences their suffering firsthand • 1962 Forms the United farm workers to gain better pay and working conditions for migrant farm workers. Cesar Chavez

  10. Utilized non-violent protest and hunger strikes to gain media attention for his cause. • 1975 California passes a law requiring collective bargaining between growers and union reps.

  11. Native Americans • Most conflicts stemmed from treaties broken by the United States • Dennis Banks and George Mitchell form AIM to fight for treaty rights and increased opportunities for Native Americans Dennis Banks

  12. AIM uses publicity stunts to gain attention for their cause, forcibly occupying: • 1969 – Alcatraz

  13. 1970 – The Mayflower II

  14. 1971 – Mt. Rushmore

  15. 1972 – Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington DC

  16. 1973 – Wounded knee (2 activist were killed)

  17. Their efforts eventually result in: • 1972 The Indian Education Act • 1975 The Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act

  18. The Silent Generation vs. the Baby Boomers

  19. The “Silent Generation” of the 1950’s was criticized for seeking out comfort and conformity rather than seeking change and progress.

  20. The “Baby Boomers” of the 1960’s were the complete opposite, emphasizing activism, individuality, and spontaneity.

  21. Examples of these “counter culture” ideals were the sexual revolution and the drug culture.

  22. Environmentalism Conservationists vs. Preservationists

  23. 1962 – Rachel Carlson writes “Silent Spring” about the long term effects of the pesticide DDT.

  24. The book has tremendous impact on the public, and DDT is Banned in 1970 • Stirs the public conscience about air and water pollution, oil spills, and toxic waste, among others.

  25. 1970 - Americans celebrate the first annual Earth Day

  26. 1970 – Nixon Create the Environmental Protection Agency • 1970 – Congress passes the Clean Air Act • 1972 – Congress passes the Clean Water Act

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