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Introduction to the Feminist Renewal

Introduction

1.1.1 Reactions to Domesticity and Workforce Participation

The role of women 1920–1945

Domesticity in the 1950s and 1960s

Women in the workforce after 1960

Changes in social norms

1.1.2 The Impact of Changing Access to Contraception

Contraception and activism in the early 20th century

The Pill and its impact

Contraception and the law

Involuntary sterilizations

1.1.3 The Influence of Early Feminist Literature

Early feminist influences

Twentieth-century influences

Quiz

Key concepts

Perspectives

Significance

End-of-unit practice paper

Questions

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Dive into the transformative era of the 1960s and 1970s with 'The American Women’s Movement: Protests and Social Change 1960-1979. ' This comprehensive online course explores the pivotal two decades that reshaped gender roles, challenged patriarchal norms, and ignited a powerful wave of feminist activism in the United States.

Dive into the transformative era of the 1960s and 1970s with 'The American Women’s Movement: Protests and Social Change 1960-1979.' This comprehensive online course explores the pivotal two decades that reshaped gender roles, challenged patriarchal norms, and ignited a powerful wave of feminist activism in the United States. From the post-WWII domestic ideal to the radical demands for workplace equality and reproductive rights, you will uncover the social, political, and economic catalysts that fueled the Women's Liberation Movement. Through engaging modules, you will examine the shifting demographics of female workforce participation, the profound impact of the oral contraceptive pill, and the crucial legal battles that redefined women's autonomy. The course also critically addresses the complexities of the movement, including the systemic abuses faced by marginalized women of color and the evolution toward a more inclusive fight for justice. Furthermore, you will analyze the foundational feminist literature that mobilized grassroots activism and challenged established authority. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of sociology, or simply passionate about civil rights, this course offers a deep, nuanced understanding of how protests and literature translated into enduring social change. Join us to explore the legacy of the activists who paved the way for modern gender equality and understand the historical context that continues to influence today's feminist discourse.

The American Women’s Movement: Protests and Social Change 1960-1979

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            <p>The decades following World War II are often remembered through a lens of suburban prosperity and domestic stability, yet beneath this polished surface, a profound sense of unrest was simmering. For many American women, the transition from the vital independence of wartime labor back to the rigid domesticity of the 1950s felt less like a return to normalcy and more like a retreat into a gilded cage. Between 1960 and 1979, this private dissatisfaction erupted into a public revolution that challenged the very foundations of American society. This era was not merely a series of isolated protests; it was a fundamental questioning of power, identity, and the economic structures that kept half the population on the margins of professional and political life.</p>

<p>As you explore this transformative period, consider what it truly takes to dismantle centuries of tradition. Was it the scientific breakthrough of the oral contraceptive pill that finally granted women bodily autonomy, or was it the sharp, intellectual sting of feminist literature that woke a "silent" generation? The movement was far from a monolith; while some fought for equal pay and seats in the boardroom, others—particularly women of color—faced the horrific reality of involuntary sterilization and systemic exclusion. By examining the legal victories, the cultural shifts, and the internal conflicts of the Women’s Liberation Movement, we must ask ourselves: how much of the progress we take for granted today was forged in the fires of these twenty turbulent years, and which battles are we still fighting?</p>
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