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When did Second-Wave Feminism occur?
Mid-1960s to late 1980s.
What was the significance of women gaining suffrage?
Marked a major shift in women's political rights and influence.
What impact did WWII have on women in the workforce?
Massive entry into the workforce due to labor shortages.
What was the impact of the birth control pill?
Provided women with greater control over family planning and reproductive choices.
What was the impact of IVF?
Offered new possibilities for conception.
What happened in France regarding the birth control pill?
Widely accepted and used, leading to decreased maternal mortality and increased social mobility.
What happened in the UK regarding the birth control pill?
Initially met with resistance but eventually became widely available.
What was the impact of women attaining high political office?
Signified a major breakthrough in women's access to power.
What was the impact of state control on feminism in Eastern Europe?
Feminist movements faced significant obstacles due to government control of media and education.
What was the impact of propaganda in Eastern Europe?
State-controlled media portrayed women as equal to men, hindering the growth of feminist movements.
What were the causes and effects of Second-Wave Feminism?
Causes: Dissatisfaction with limited roles, desire for equality. Effects: Changes in laws, increased access to education and careers, reproductive rights.
What were the causes and effects of the birth control pill?
Causes: Desire for family planning, technological advancements. Effects: Greater control over reproduction, decreased maternal mortality, increased social mobility.
What were the causes and effects of women entering the workforce during WWII?
Causes: Labor shortages due to war. Effects: Shift in gender roles, increased economic independence for women.
What were the causes and effects of state control in Eastern Europe?
Causes: Communist ideology, desire to maintain power. Effects: Limited growth of feminist movements, suppression of dissent.
What were the causes and effects of women gaining suffrage?
Causes: Feminist activism, changing social attitudes. Effects: Increased political participation, greater influence on policy.
What were the causes and effects of propaganda in Eastern Europe?
Causes: Government control of media, desire to portray equality. Effects: Hindered growth of feminist movements, limited awareness of inequalities.
What were the causes and effects of IVF?
Causes: Desire to overcome infertility, technological advancements. Effects: New possibilities for conception, ethical debates.
What were the causes and effects of Simone de Beauvoir's 'The Second Sex'?
Causes: Personal experiences, philosophical influences. Effects: Foundation of feminist literature, inspiration for activism.
What were the causes and effects of women attaining high political office?
Causes: Changing social attitudes, feminist activism. Effects: Increased representation, influence on policy.
What were the causes and effects of the 'Double Burden' in Eastern Europe?
Causes: Communist ideology, economic pressures. Effects: Limited opportunities for activism, increased stress on women.
Compare feminism in Western and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe: Grassroots movements, focus on individual rights. Eastern Europe: State-controlled, limited activism, focus on economic equality.
Compare access to birth control in Western and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe: Varied acceptance, influenced by religion. Eastern Europe: Officially promoted, but access varied due to economic and political factors.
Compare the roles of women before and after Second-Wave Feminism.
Before: Limited roles, primarily domestic. After: Increased access to education, careers, and political power.
Compare the experiences of women in France and the United Kingdom regarding the birth control pill.
France: Widely accepted and used, leading to decreased maternal mortality and increased social mobility. United Kingdom: Initially met with resistance but eventually became widely available.
Compare the focus of First-Wave and Second-Wave Feminism.
First-Wave: Primarily focused on suffrage. Second-Wave: Broader focus on equal pay, education, bodily autonomy, and challenging patriarchal systems.
Compare the influence of religion on reproductive rights in Western and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe: Significant influence, particularly from the Catholic Church. Eastern Europe: Less influence due to communist governments.
Compare the leadership of feminist movements in Western and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe: Primarily led by educated, middle-class women. Eastern Europe: Limited leadership due to state control.
Compare the portrayal of women in media in Western and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe: Diverse portrayals, reflecting various perspectives. Eastern Europe: State-controlled media portrayed women as equal to men.
Compare the impact of economic factors on women's lives in Western and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe: Economic opportunities influenced by market forces. Eastern Europe: Economic opportunities influenced by state planning.
Compare the political power attained by women in Western and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe: Gradual increase in political representation. Eastern Europe: Limited political power due to state control.