Relationship Between Eleanor Roosevelt And Women's Activism
Stephan, Beth, Gloria
2nd Period
Group 7 Eleanor Roosevelt and Women’s Activism
Essential Question: Who was the symbol of women activism and social progress in the
1920’s and how did she shift the way women are looked at today?
Eleanor Roosevelt: Eleanor Roosevelt was a writer, activist, and wife of 32nd United States
President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Using her intellect and influence, she redefined what it meant to be a female member of the upper echelons of society, First Lady of New York, First
Lady of the United States, and ultimately she expanded the role of women in society.
Flappers: Young women that rebelled against conventional ideas of ladylike behavior and the way they dress in the 1920’s.
Alice Paul:
Alice Paul was the architect of some …show more content…
of the most outstanding political achievements on behalf of women in the 20th century. Born on January 11, 1885 to Quaker parents in Mt.
Laurel, New Jersey, Alice Paul dedicated her life to the single cause of securing equal rights for all women. She was also an American suffragist, feminist and a woman's rights activist.
Miss America:
It was a pageant that was designed to bring to the boardwalk.
They wore flowing white robes, while they were being pushed in chairs by men. It also represented peace.
Mary McLeod Bethune: An African American teacher, was one of the greatest educators in
American history. She was a leader of women activism, an adviser to several presidents, and she was a powerful champion of equality among races.
Francis Perkins:
She was the first female cabinet member when she was appointed by FDR to be Secretary of Labor. Perkins was also an economist, and social worker. The Struggle for Human Rights By: Eleanor Roosevelt
I have come this evening to talk with you on one of the greatest issues of our time that is the preservation of human freedom. I have chosen to discuss it here in France, at the Sorbonne, because here in this soil the roots of human freedom have long ago struck deep and here they have been richly nourished. It was here the Declaration of the Rights of Man was proclaimed, and the great slogans of the French Revolution liberty, equality, fraternity fired the imagination of men. I have chosen to discuss this issue in Europe because this has been the
scene of the greatest historic battles between freedom and tyranny. I have chosen to discuss it in the early days of the General Assembly because the issue of human liberty is decisive for the settlement of outstanding political differences and for the future of the United Nations. Georgia GPS Standards:
(SSUSH18d): Identify Eleanor Roosevelt as a symbol of social progress and women’s activism.
First lady Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt, was in her time an influential symbol for women in the 1920s. She was known as one of the most powerful women during her husband’s presidency. During her time in office, she contributed to
New Day
, writing newspaper columns on women’s rights, joined the Women’s Trade Union
League, and was an active participant in the Legislative Affairs Committee of the League
Women’s Rights. She devoted much of her time towards equal rights for women as well as
African Americans.
Conclusion
Our activity connected with our group topic by asking the students what events or women activists were known for and how their ideas and what they were known for changed throughout history. Student responses can help the class realize what they’ve learned and help them understand or learn more about the topic. The main purpose of our activity is to help other students who do not know the topic understand the material based off of others’ perceptions of the content while also comprehending the new information given to them in the activity.
2nd Period
Group 7 Eleanor Roosevelt and Women’s Activism
Essential Question: Who was the symbol of women activism and social progress in the
1920’s and how did she shift the way women are looked at today?
Eleanor Roosevelt: Eleanor Roosevelt was a writer, activist, and wife of 32nd United States
President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Using her intellect and influence, she redefined what it meant to be a female member of the upper echelons of society, First Lady of New York, First
Lady of the United States, and ultimately she expanded the role of women in society.
Flappers: Young women that rebelled against conventional ideas of ladylike behavior and the way they dress in the 1920’s.
Alice Paul:
Alice Paul was the architect of some …show more content…
of the most outstanding political achievements on behalf of women in the 20th century. Born on January 11, 1885 to Quaker parents in Mt.
Laurel, New Jersey, Alice Paul dedicated her life to the single cause of securing equal rights for all women. She was also an American suffragist, feminist and a woman's rights activist.
Miss America:
It was a pageant that was designed to bring to the boardwalk.
They wore flowing white robes, while they were being pushed in chairs by men. It also represented peace.
Mary McLeod Bethune: An African American teacher, was one of the greatest educators in
American history. She was a leader of women activism, an adviser to several presidents, and she was a powerful champion of equality among races.
Francis Perkins:
She was the first female cabinet member when she was appointed by FDR to be Secretary of Labor. Perkins was also an economist, and social worker. The Struggle for Human Rights By: Eleanor Roosevelt
I have come this evening to talk with you on one of the greatest issues of our time that is the preservation of human freedom. I have chosen to discuss it here in France, at the Sorbonne, because here in this soil the roots of human freedom have long ago struck deep and here they have been richly nourished. It was here the Declaration of the Rights of Man was proclaimed, and the great slogans of the French Revolution liberty, equality, fraternity fired the imagination of men. I have chosen to discuss this issue in Europe because this has been the
scene of the greatest historic battles between freedom and tyranny. I have chosen to discuss it in the early days of the General Assembly because the issue of human liberty is decisive for the settlement of outstanding political differences and for the future of the United Nations. Georgia GPS Standards:
(SSUSH18d): Identify Eleanor Roosevelt as a symbol of social progress and women’s activism.
First lady Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt, was in her time an influential symbol for women in the 1920s. She was known as one of the most powerful women during her husband’s presidency. During her time in office, she contributed to
New Day
, writing newspaper columns on women’s rights, joined the Women’s Trade Union
League, and was an active participant in the Legislative Affairs Committee of the League
Women’s Rights. She devoted much of her time towards equal rights for women as well as
African Americans.
Conclusion
Our activity connected with our group topic by asking the students what events or women activists were known for and how their ideas and what they were known for changed throughout history. Student responses can help the class realize what they’ve learned and help them understand or learn more about the topic. The main purpose of our activity is to help other students who do not know the topic understand the material based off of others’ perceptions of the content while also comprehending the new information given to them in the activity.