WOMEN AND POLITICS:Spring 2015 Midterm Good Luck!
1) Discuss two major historical events that mark the first wave of feminism occurring between 1848 and 1920.
2) Identify and describe two important pieces of Federal legislation passed in the early 1960s which were intended to advance women's rights in the workplace.
3) Discuss the fight for passage of the ERA between 1972 and 1982 including the impact of Roe v. Wade.
4) Compare and contrast the media coverage of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin during the 2008 presidential race. How did each candidate seek to overcome the "double bind"?
5) Describe 4 theories used to explain why women are less likely to run for political office.
6) Identify 2 PACS focused on electing women, and describe their impact.
7) Identify and discuss the contributions of two female activists in the early civil rights movement.
8) Discuss the accomplishments and contributions of each of the following: Betty Friedan; Nancy Pelosi; Helen Thomas.