Stories of Women in the 1960s: Fighting For Freedom (Women's Stories From History Ser.)

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Synopsis
In the 1960s, a woman’s place was seen as being in the home. She even found it hard to make a big purchase if a man wasn’t with her. African-American women faced racism daily and were given low-paid, exhausting jobs. It was time for women to stand up for equal rights and equal pay. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Betty Freidan protested at the Miss America pageant against judging women on appearance. Ella Baker helped organize Freedom Schools, where black history was taught for the first time. Barbara Castle was one of the few women members of Parliament and fought for equal pay. Mary Quant showed women they could dress for themselves and not men. Many of the rights women have today are down to their actions. They helped change society's image of women forever.
Copyright:
2015

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
112 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781484624456
Publisher:
Capstone
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Heinemann Raintree
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade
Reading Age:
11–16
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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