Women's Rights Movement Answers

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In The Feminine Mystique, the author argued that

society would be more stable if women chose to remain at home.

women feel worthless when they deny themselves freedom of expression.

women feel unfulfilled when they think about themselves too much.

the drive for equality should not eliminate the right to be a wife and mother.

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Some women opposed the Equal Rights Amendment because

they said it did not go far enough.

they believed it was an unfair law.

they feared it would force them to find jobs.

they thought it undermined traditional values.

What do womens’ rights groups today focus on in regard to abortion?

educating about reproductive health and expanding care access for women

fighting to keep abortions legal and expanding existing abortion laws

getting Roe v. Wade overturned

eliminating the need for abortions

Which statement best describes the long-term impact of Roe v. Wade on US society?

The decision gave women a limited right to choice and remains very controversial.

The decision was controversial at first but has since gained acceptance.

The decision gained popular at first but has grown more controversial.

The decision was welcomed by most people as a good compromise.

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