What Were The Goals Of 1960s/1970s Feminism?
During the 20th century was when the First Wave of Feminism ended and
when the Second Wave of Feminism began. Unlike the first wave which focused
on issues like overturning legal and gender obstacles, the second wave focused
more on a wide range of issues such as: sexuality, family, the workplace,
reproductive rights, de facto inequalities, and legal inequalities. There was a
period of time called “Second Wave Feminism” that said that took place from the
early 1960s to early 1980s. Second Wave Feminism was a movement that
brought women together to protest against freedom, equal opportunities and
control over their lives. This movement brought together women of the United
States and over time spread throughout the Western part of the …show more content…
The Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first
ever commercially produced birth-control pill that proved to be 100% effective.
For the first time in human history a woman could finally control her sexuality and
determine her readiness for a reproduction. This lead to pregnancy no longer
being used as a threat or punishment for female sexual activity. Since wanted
1 Naposki, Linda. Women’s History Expert. “What Were the Goals of 1960s/1970s Feminism?” About.com
Education N.p., 31 Aug 2016
kids are treated better than unwanted kids, kids also grew up healthier, more
supported, and more loved. Furthermore, Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit
organization that commits to researching as well as giving advice on family
planning and reproductive problems, has stated that the combination pill can also
reduce or help prevent bone thinning, endometrial cancers, ovarian cancers, and
iron deficiency (also known as anemia). Proving that this birth control method
was crucial and could have also helped save many individuals lives.
Only 3 years later, “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan …show more content…
Since the
beginning, family concerns have been a huge part of feminism. A woman was
expected to marry early (as early as her 20s) and was expected to be the perfect
housewife and mother to their children. They were not seen to be useful for much
more than that, their opportunities were limited. Women spent an average of 55
hours a week on housework alone. Not only that, but women were legally subject
to their husband by the “head and master law”, their husbands controlled their
earnings and property. “Women were generally unwelcome in professional
programs; as one medical school dean declared, "Hell yes, we have a quota...We
do keep women out, when we can. We don't want them here — and they don't
want them elsewhere, either, whether or not they'll admit it” 6 an article by Tavana
said.
Another task force that NOW focused on was the image of women. Many of
the feminist during the time were confused about how women were portrayed in
the mass media and how they were portrayed in general. Women needed to
create a new image for themselves where they could take charge of their own
6 Tavaana. "Feminist Movement." Tavaana. Web. 16
when the Second Wave of Feminism began. Unlike the first wave which focused
on issues like overturning legal and gender obstacles, the second wave focused
more on a wide range of issues such as: sexuality, family, the workplace,
reproductive rights, de facto inequalities, and legal inequalities. There was a
period of time called “Second Wave Feminism” that said that took place from the
early 1960s to early 1980s. Second Wave Feminism was a movement that
brought women together to protest against freedom, equal opportunities and
control over their lives. This movement brought together women of the United
States and over time spread throughout the Western part of the …show more content…
The Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first
ever commercially produced birth-control pill that proved to be 100% effective.
For the first time in human history a woman could finally control her sexuality and
determine her readiness for a reproduction. This lead to pregnancy no longer
being used as a threat or punishment for female sexual activity. Since wanted
1 Naposki, Linda. Women’s History Expert. “What Were the Goals of 1960s/1970s Feminism?” About.com
Education N.p., 31 Aug 2016
kids are treated better than unwanted kids, kids also grew up healthier, more
supported, and more loved. Furthermore, Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit
organization that commits to researching as well as giving advice on family
planning and reproductive problems, has stated that the combination pill can also
reduce or help prevent bone thinning, endometrial cancers, ovarian cancers, and
iron deficiency (also known as anemia). Proving that this birth control method
was crucial and could have also helped save many individuals lives.
Only 3 years later, “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan …show more content…
Since the
beginning, family concerns have been a huge part of feminism. A woman was
expected to marry early (as early as her 20s) and was expected to be the perfect
housewife and mother to their children. They were not seen to be useful for much
more than that, their opportunities were limited. Women spent an average of 55
hours a week on housework alone. Not only that, but women were legally subject
to their husband by the “head and master law”, their husbands controlled their
earnings and property. “Women were generally unwelcome in professional
programs; as one medical school dean declared, "Hell yes, we have a quota...We
do keep women out, when we can. We don't want them here — and they don't
want them elsewhere, either, whether or not they'll admit it” 6 an article by Tavana
said.
Another task force that NOW focused on was the image of women. Many of
the feminist during the time were confused about how women were portrayed in
the mass media and how they were portrayed in general. Women needed to
create a new image for themselves where they could take charge of their own
6 Tavaana. "Feminist Movement." Tavaana. Web. 16