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Who was Simone de Beauvoir?
A leading voice in feminist thought and author of 'The Second Sex'.
Who was Margaret Thatcher?
First female Prime Minister of England, ushered in a new era of conservatism.
Who was Edith Cresson?
Only female French Prime Minister (1991).
Who was Mary Robinson?
First female President of Ireland (1990-1997).
What was Simone de Beauvoir's core argument?
Women have historically been treated as the 'other,' leading to their oppression.
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.